Nursing Officer

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursing Officer to join our team in a challenging humanitarian setting. The successful candidate will work in a specific ward or clinic, serving as both a supervisor and team leader for refugee staff while ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare for and assist doctors during rounds as required.
• Ensure all prescribed observations, treatments, and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient charts.
• Refer relevant information—such as patient status and laboratory results—to the doctor in charge or the doctor/CO on call to support proper clinical management.
• Arrange and submit weekly clinic/ward work schedules; plan daily duties and responsibilities for each refugee staff member.
• Participate in camp health surveys and campaigns.
• Conduct regular training sessions for refugee staff on basic nursing care, management of various ward/clinic cases, and charting.
• Provide health education to patients and clients.
• Compile and submit monthly reports.
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.
• Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory reports.
• Maintain drug registers and monitor drug consumption at the ward level.
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers, and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.
• Take and record vital signs; ensure proper documentation of all nursing procedures.
• Ensure the clinic/ward is cleaned to the expected standards.
• Perform coverage and be on-call as required.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Over two (2) years’ experience in a clinical nursing role.
• Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or another recognized nurse-training institute.
• Valid and current registration license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.