Othaya Referral Hospital Principal Nursing Officer Jobs in Nyeri
Othaya Referral Hospital Principal Nursing Officer Jobs in Nyeri
The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments;
At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission;
Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments;
It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.
The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President.
The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities.
Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.
Terms of Service:
Three (3) Years Contract
Basic Salary Scale:
Ksh.53,370 – Ksh.79,530 p.m. (Job Group ‘N’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Chief Nursing
Officer, Job Group ‘M’;
A Bachelors Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a university recognized
in Kenya;
A registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
A valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
A certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from
a recognized institution; and
(vi) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities at this level include:
Assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care
for client/patient;
Conducting studies and surveys in various health care areas and disseminating
findings to improve care;
Mobilizing resources for implementation of nursing activities and projects;
Developing standard operating procedures for the unit in collaboration with other
stakeholders;
Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an
individual throughout the lifespan;
Conducting nursing teaching and assessment of nursing staff and students;
Coordinating quality assurance activities for improvement of nursing care
outcomes;
Coordinating occupational health and safety activities and preparing periodic
reports;
Ensuring effective utilization and safety
of assigned medical supplies and
equipment; and
Conducting ward rounds and reviewing patients' conditions.
How to apply
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows:
Apply online
By completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.
Completed applications should be sent or delivered to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMISSION HOUSE
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI
Please Note
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the
advert should not be included.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and
affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and
persons with disabilities. Therefore, People With Disabilities, the Marginalized
And the Minorities Are Encouraged to Apply
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 11th December, 2018.
For more information and job application details, see; Othaya Referral Hospital Principal Nursing Officer Jobs in Nyeri
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