Marie Stopes Nurse Jobs in Nairobi and Kisii
Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK) provides comprehensive SRH services through its branch network of 23 clinical facilities, called
Centers of Excellence.
These facilities provide a wide range of services including: medical consultation, specialist gynaecological consultations;
comprehensive FP services including LAPM; pre- and post-natal care; child welfare services; comprehensive laboratory services; 24 hour maternity services; free condom distribution; school health education; voluntary medical male
circumcision; PMTCT and VCT services; STI diagnosis and treatment; post abortion care and safe delivery and associated
services.
The Center Manager position is within the Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK) Programme Operations Department.
The holder of this position reports to the Senior Coordinator MSK Centers, but also engages other department’s heads as
and when need arise.
The Center manager is responsible for the smooth running of a MSK Center. He/she is expected to ensure clinical quality,
delivery of high quality services, as well as client safety.
He/she assists the Senior Coordinator with budget management to make sure they are all consistent with organizational goals and objectives. He/she will also provide leadership and manage support staff for the Center.
He/she will also provide professional services – if his/her profile is clinical - that complement the Service provider’s role of
delivering primary health care services at the allocated center or any other center as the need arises
Key Responsibilities
Provision of quality client care
To provide comprehensive client counselling on reproductive health,
contraceptive options and other services.
To ensure that all clients are treated with sensitivity, respect, and consideration.
If complaints are raised, to be able to effectively manage and resolve them and to
promptly refer to the Team Leader if the client complaint continues or is of a serious magnitude.
To maintain the highest possible standard of client care by providing quality care
to all clients.
To implement a smooth, efficient client flow to minimise client waiting times.
To monitor and evaluate client care continuously and recommend improvements
as necessary.
To provide accurate information to clients, and their families where required, to
enable clients to make informed decision about their reproductive & sexual
health.
Budgetary control, maintain record keeping, reporting and performance management
To ensure sufficient supplies are available to provide services without disruption
and that stock is dispensed and counted accurately; stock cards are updated continuously and waste and spoilage of stock (i.e. expired stock) and stock outs
are minimised.
To comply with all financial standing operating procedures including accurate and
timely management of advances and surrenders required for outreach provision.
To ensure accurate client records are maintained in both the client record book
and daily register.
To ensure all client information is kept confidential at all times and stored
appropriately.
To provide accurate, timely collation of activity data for internal and external
reporting purposes.
To analyse activity trends and ensure performance targets are achieved, proactively
identifying and implementing opportunities for improvements.
To assist in the collection of client feedback data
Technical and
clinical service provision
To provide all of the following clinical services to a consistently high standard and
in accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols:
All methods of short and long-term contraceptive methods, including
injections, implants and IUDs.
Removal of implants and IUDs where required.
Assistance with tubal ligation and vasectomy procedures.
Cervical screening, STI screening and treatment and VCT.
To conduct weekly checking of essential equipment, promptly inform the Team
Leader of their current status, and following up repairs or maintenance as required.
To carry out all nursing procedures (as laid down in the procedure manual).
To maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control measures.
To ensure instruments are appropriately sterilised and stored in compliance with
infection control protocols.
To order medical supplies and consumables in good time to avoid shortage.
To ensure proper storage of medical supplies.
To support clients through the provision of vocal local techniques during procedures.
To attend clinical training and supervision as required.
To promote and ensure proper use of the Client Information Center (CLIC)
To support new team members in their induction & orientation and assist with
training as required
Professional and Ethical Conduct
Marie Stopes Kenya nursing and midwifery staffs are expected to observe the relevant code of conduct for nurses and midwives in Kenya in regard to professional and ethical conduct.
All clinical care must be provided in accordance with the highest standards of clinical care and safety.
You must observe high standards of personal grooming and general hygiene and ensure your appearance is neat & tidy at all times whilst on duty.
You are expected to wear the Marie Stopes Kenya uniform.
You are expected to act professionally at all times, maintaining excellent client-focussed care especially when circumstances are challenging
You are expected to act with financial integrity at all time. Marie Stopes Kenya has a zero-tolerance approach to fraudulent activities, including siphoning of clients for personal financial gain.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Nursing from a recognised medical training college.
Bachelor in Nursing will be an added advantage.
Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
Minimum 2 years post training working experience.
How to Apply
Applications quoting the position title with a detailed CV, contact details of 3 referees including their email
addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other but not a relative)
should be submitted to: pd@mariestopes.or.ke on or before July 25, 2018.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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