Ministry of Health Nursing Officers - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Nursing Officers - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.

Terms of service: 18-month contract

Station: NBTTS HQ, Nairobi

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate must have:

Served as a Registered Nurse for a minimum period of three years

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing;

Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;

Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;

Experience in use of computer applications

Specific Duties

Reports to Principal Nursing Officer, NBTTS

Develop regulations and guidelines for donor retention approaches,

donor notification and referral and donor management for application by blood collecting establishments

Maintain up to date National Blood Donor register to inform campaign strategies

Develop incentivization strategies to be applied nationally to maintain optimum pools of regular donors across Kenya

Build capacity and Implement mechanisms for management and follow up of all blood and organ donors, donor notification and referral by all blood establishments

Facilitate central communications for management of emergencies relating to blood and organs across Kenya

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Note: The best Nursing Officers will be selected based on qualifications and relevant
experience.

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.


For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Nursing Officers - Jobs in Kenya



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