Nursing Council of Kenya Job Vacancies

Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) is a body corporate established under the Nurses Act Cap. 257 of the Laws of Kenya with mandate to regulate Nursing education and practice. NCK invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:


Nursing Council of Kenya Head of Department; Education, Research and Examinations Job Vacancies

Reporting to the Registrar / CEO, the Head of Department; Education, Research and Examinations will ensure effective regulation of professional standards for Education, licensure Examinations offered by the Council under the Nurses Act and operationalized research functions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Leadership to the staff and oversee day to day activities of the department;
  • Develop and Implement strategic initiatives for the department in line with NCK strategies;
  • Monitor and Evaluate performance of the staff in the department;
  • Develop and implement of annual departmental budget plans;
  • Oversee and manage the Compliance and regulation of Nurses and Midwifery training as
    per the Nurses act Cap 257;
  • Develop and review of Nursing & Midwifery education policies, Syllabus, training
    guidelines and Operational standards;
  • Monitor and Evaluate compliance to Training and accreditation standards of Education.
  • Develop and maintain periodic syllabi review to ensure that curriculum meet the state, regional, national and local health care needs.
  • Manage accreditation of Nursing and Midwifery training institutions;
  • Prepare and update program student handbook(s)
  • Coordinate with training institutions in professional matters of education, examination
    and research.
  • Coordinate constitution of board of examiners, invigilators and examination coordinators.
  • Coordinate examination setting, moderation, administration, marking, and related
    activities
  • Identify and implement priority thematic areas for research
  • Advice on issues pertaining to standards of Nurses and Midwives Education and training.

    Qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or Midwifery or its equivalent
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing or health related field
  • Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
  • Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
  • Broad experience in teaching, curriculum development and research.
  • 7
    years’ professional experience

    Key Competencies

  • Strategic leadership
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Investigation skills
  • IT proficiency
  • Communication skills
  • High Integrity
  • Knowledge of the health issues in public sector

    How to Apply

    Individual who meet the minimum job requirements are requested to submit their
    applications and attach detailed CV, copies of national ID and current pay slip, relevant
    copies of testimonies and certificates, day time contact and contact of three referees to
    reach the undersigned not later than Tuesday, 24th April 2018 close of business.

    Candidates interested in the above positions are expected to fulfill the requirements of
    Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit
    with their application copies of clearance certificates from the following organizations:

  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Higher Education Loans Board;
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
  • Criminal Investigation Department (Police Clearance Certificate);
  • A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

    Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/ details as sought will not be considered.
    NCK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Persons with disability,
    Women, Youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Address:

    The Registrar/CEO
    Nursing Council of Kenya
    NCK Plaza, Kabarnet Road off Ngong Road
    P.O Box 20056–00200
    Nairobi
    Email address: careers@nckenya.org


    For more information and job application details, see; Nursing Council of Kenya Head of Department; Education, Research and Examinations Job Vacancies

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