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Pharmaceutical Technologist

Product Quality – Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensures all drugs requested and purchased are approved by the Medical Development Team and in line with MSI Global regulations for purchase of drugs.
• Ensure drugs ordered and supplied are as per the Standard Product List and informing Deputy Director Quality Assurance and the Deputy Director Procurement of any changes.
• Receive and check incoming Medical products and supplies (from suppliers and other organization) and ensure quality and standards of the medical products and supplies.
• Conduct random checks on quality of drugs and participate in sampling process of products for pharmacovigilance purposes.
• Ensure there are no drug expiries in the pharmacy.
• To monitor drugs’ expiry date and minimum medical stock level in order to ensure adequate stocks at all times and report findings to the Centre Manager.
• Keep records of serious untoward incidents e.g. drug errors, poor quality, expired drugs as requested by the Pharmacist.

Offer technical support in forecasting and quantification of medical supplies to all service delivery leads.

• Advice different Centre teams on quantification of needs on monthly/quarterly basis and help them forecast based on the consumption trends for each team.
• Coordinate the distribution of medicines and medical supplies to all service points in a timely and effective manner while maintaining quality of the supplies i.e. Cold chain
• Support the implementation of good storage practices in all stores/Pharmacies within MSK e.g. establish re-order levels, sorting of items,
• arrangement of stores, temperature tracking and FEFO arrangements.
• Train staff on re-order levels and management.
• Train staff on importance on FIFO to avoid supplies expiring at the stores.

Supply chain management

• Coordination of receipt of goods, verification of documents against goods delivered, and makes sure the suppliers sign the relevant documents.
• Verifies receipts against purchase orders, processes customer returns on a daily basis.
• Maintain inbound receiving records.
• Assists in shipping of goods, receiving, stocking, storing, and inventory of materials. Assist the Inventory Control staff with receiving corrections.
• Ensures proper storage of medicines by standard storage documents and locates the drugs by categorized lay-out.
• Maintains medical storage space clean and tidy, stacking of boxes and to set correct room temperature and level of moisture by keeping daily track records and maintaining the cold chain.
• Arranges picking, sorting and packing of Medical Products for distribution to various service delivery points.

Overseeing stock holding management to ensure protection and safe storage

• Ensuring availability and updated stock cards.
• Lead weekly and monthly stock counts and reporting.
• Ensure that stock (drugs and consumables) levels are maintained within the minimum and maximum acceptable levels basing on monthly consumption.
• Maintains records, searching for and compiling information and data; responding to routine request with answers by phone, in person, or by email correspondence.
• Maintains cleanliness of the stores, goods and materials in them and keeps the equipments in good working order
• Checks periodically and makes sure that the needed materials are in necessary quantity and quality.
• Ensures proper labelling and shelving of the warehouses.
• Coordination of dispatch of products in the store to the various service delivery points.
• Run and distribute stock reports to the Centre Manager.
• Ensures distribution forms, requisitions, purchase orders forms and packaging slips are completed accurately.
• Assist with packing and pick slips, and log tracking.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy from accredited institutions by Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Registered with the Pharmaceutical Technologist with Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Minimum of three (3) years post training experience in the same position
• At least a Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience in warehouse and stores management preferably with a medical store.
• The Candidate should have experience working with any ERP system.

Skills

• Proven experience in Warehouse management and stock control.
• Computer Literate
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contra indications, dosing, side effects and proper administration
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
• Ability to train other assigned staff as necessary
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Analytical solving skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Effective organizational skills
• Good computer skills
• Supply chain management
• Overseeing stock holding management to ensure protection and safe storage
• Pharmaceutical Technologist
• Excellent report writing skills
• Security and safety minded

Sonographer

Key Responsibilities:

• Review client medical history and supporting clinical information and communicate with the client in a manner appropriate to the client’s ability to understand the procedure.
• Conduct client clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
• Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
• Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the client during the sonographic examination.
• Maintain client privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws and facility policies, and procedures.
• Use proper client positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure client comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
• Generate demand for ultrasound services by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive client volumes.
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and client safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
• Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination and escalate as appropriate.
• Assume responsibility for the preventive maintenance for ultrasound equipment to ensure it operates at optimal level at all times.
• Operate the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Always uphold safeguarding principles while handling clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Ultrasound, Medical Imaging Sciences or Radiography from a recognized institution.
• At least two years working experience as a sonographer in a reputable hospital/medial facility.
• Registration with the relevant regulatory or professional body if applicable with a current practicing license.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations.

Soft skills required for the job:

• Communication skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Team player

Centre Manager

Key Responsibilities

Technical and clinical service provision activities including:

• To provide all clinical services to a consistently high standard and in accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols: All short and long-term contraceptive methods including permanent methods like tubal ligation and vasectomy where applicable, post abortion care (PAC), other non-core services including cervical cancer screening and treatment, HIV/STI screening and treatment and specified primary health care services as per client requirements and MSK diversified services framework. Adapt and provide any new services recommended by MSK as part of business expansion and diversification of services strategy.
• To conduct weekly checking of essential equipment, promptly inform the Channel Lead of their status, and following up repairs or maintenance as required.
• 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 induct new team members and ensure proper use of the E-HR system in the centre by all providers.​

Business Management- Commercial and Financials

• Business planning and development: Prepare annual business plans with SMART objectives and strategic plans of how to achieve them. Continually assess all areas of the service provided to clients to ensure continued financial viability and take tough decisions where services are deemed non-viable.
• Increasing productivity and product margin: Continually review the efficiency of the centre, especially with regards to the core services in MSK.
• Financial Management: Deliver the Centres Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through monitoring income and expenditure, seeking support from Channel lead as required, and take appropriate action to ensure financial KPIs are met.
• Run monthly performance management meetings (as guided) with the team ensuring the team is regularly engaged and communicated on the performance of the centre and participate in developing actions to improve performance.
• Marketing: Instil a marketing culture with teams so that everyone is aware of their individual responsibility for the success of their centre. Agree marketing activities with the centre marketing champion and the MSK Marketing team.
• Strengthening appropriate referrals with other RHN providers, CHWs and pharmacies within the region.
• Ensure prudent financial management of Centres finances with no leakage, siphoning of clients and fraudulent activities in the Centres.

Operational Management

• Optimize client numbers: Optimize capacity within the centre by efficiently managing human resources; continually reviewing the effectiveness of systems and working practices; and maintaining an effective client flow to minimize client wait times.
• Compliance to the national healthcare guidelines and MSI protocols: Ensure compliance with national minimum healthcare standards taking immediate action where appropriate on any areas identified for improvements as a result of internal or external audits or inspections.    
• Contingency planning: Ensure there is an appropriate plan in place which anticipates any risks to your centre and MSK and outlines appropriate action to be taken to minimize impact.    
• Stock management: Ensure adequate stock levels of required supplies and commodities with no over/under- stocking and no expiries.
• Health and Safety: Take overall responsibility for team, client and general safety in the Centre and as a consequence of its activities.
• IT management: Utilization and close supervision of the EHR resources, biometrics, dispensing scanners and CCTVs at the centres.

Client Centred Care

• Manage the centre teams to ensure the delivery of excellent client centred care- e.g, through observation of client interactions and providing feedback to the team member to improve their skills
• Ensure all team members treats clients with dignity, respect, and non-judgment, and adhere to MSI/MSK’s safeguarding policies.
• Ensure team members maintain audio, visual and data privacy of our clients during and after service delivery and ensure they have client consent prior to contacting them.
• Support the team to collect and action client feedback and how to handle clients complaints respectfully.

​Quality Management

• Promote and maintain the quality management systems as laid out by MSK and MSI.
• Client feedback: Ensure client feedback and prompt conclusion to potential clients complaints             
• Ensure all team members have been competency assessed before delivering services and have the appropriate level of competency to deliver services independently.
• Ensure all team members understand the principles of duty of care and code of conduct and follow these principles.

People Management

• Adherence to policy: Monitor all team members adherence to MSK/MSI policies including AFB, Safeguarding, Duty of Care and Code of conduct. Take corrective action whenever there is breach of policies.
• Motivation of team: Engage and motivate all team members within the centre so that they understand and work to achieve centre objectives and KPIs and so that their role has a positive impact on the Centre’s success.
• Induction: Clearly define structured local induction plans to ensure new team members understand the requirements of their role and have appropriate training to do the job. Ensure that all new team members and locums are competency assessed before providing services to clients and that they attend corporate induction within the first 1month of starting for FTEs and 1 week for Locums.
• Discipline of team: Take immediate and appropriate action in the event of misconduct or serious underperformance of team members, seeking support from People & Development Department as required and ensuring action is in line with MSK’s HR policies.        
• Communication: Put in place mechanisms for effectively communicating with team members ensuring that the approaches used provide opportunities for two-way discussion. Promote a feedback culture within the team.        
• Learning and development: Create a learning environment to ensure your team members have the appropriate skills to deliver service excellence; assess and forward plan for training needs, getting appropriate support from the MSK Learning & Development function and ensure attendance on mandatory/planned courses.
• Personal development: Actively take responsibility for own development including ownership of own training and keeping skills and knowledge up to date, seeking support as required.  

Management and accurate documentation of all services rendered

• Maintain accurate, complete client records on the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Ensure all client information is always kept confidential and stored appropriately
• Collate all activity data in an accurate and timely manner for internal and external reporting purposes
• Analyse activity trends and ensure performance targets are achieved, pro-actively identifying and implementing opportunities for improvements
• Assist in the collection of client feedback data
• Refer clients promptly when needed

Effective participation and support of the centre team both in quality assurance and promotional activities

• Offer quality services including the full spectrum of Marie Stopes services
• Ensure proper use of medical equipment and supplies and notifies Hospital Manager of repairs, maintenance or replacements of equipment and instruments
• Report all major and minor incidents within 24 hours
• Actively promote the work of the centre in order to generate demand for the services, e.g. educational and awareness-raising events.
• Positively promote Marie Stopes Kenya as a leading, quality provider of reproductive & sexual health services.
• Undertaking other professional responsibilities assigned or delegated by the supervisor.

Knowledge,  skills and attitudes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in health related (nursing/clinical medicine)
• Must be registered with the registering Council of the profession and possess a valid Practice License.
• At least 4 years working experience as a service provider in a reputable hospital/medical facility.
• Business and management training will be an added advantage
• Training and practising knowledge of Sexual Reproductive Health (FP-LARC and PAC) will be an advantage

Skills:

• Proven clinical experience and demonstrable commitment to learn and develop skills
• High regard for confidentiality and demonstrable integrity
• Commitment to excellent client care and the delivery of client-focused services.
• High level of attention to detail
• Team leadership skills: effective delegation, supervision, coaching and motivation.
• Communication skills: to convey message clearly and concisely, in a manner appropriate to the target audience both in writing and verbally 
• Financial skills: understand and use financial information such as balance sheets and profit and loss accounts to inform business decision making
• High level of professionalism and management of clients
• Team player who accepts constructive criticism and is comfortable with giving constructive criticism.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs

Laboratory Technologist – 2 Posts

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform routine laboratory test procedures as outlined in the MSK laboratory standard operating procedure manuals and report test results
• Perform and adhere to daily quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing
• Correlate clinical information and/or previous lab results and report discrepancies to supervisors and other appropriate personnel. Consult with superiors or senior clinicians when no pre-set criteria for decision- making is available before taking action
• Collect and direct the collection of specimens with rigid attention to proper patient identification, priority status and hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies for clinical testing
• Maintain and operate lab equipment; be able to detect malfunctions as they occur by review of results. Troubleshoot the problem with vendor representative and raise the requests for repairs
• Provide recommendation on new tests to introduce to the clinic based on market research results
• Follow protocol for running and documenting control values
• Collect, evaluate, and report quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance
• Work closely with all laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results
• Maintain open communication with supervisors, doctors, and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department. Communicate pertinent information to other members of the health care team in a clinically relevant time frame to enhance the lab’s contribution to patient care
• Write and update laboratory procedures under supervision as required by quality teams
• Liaise with the Quality Assurance team to report any clinical incidences and seek support where intervention is required
• Documentation – Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient, and ensures proper records are maintained of the same
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. This should be done in Liaison with the Center manager to ensure the lab is always covered while away
• Confidentiality – Preserve and protect patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols
• Correctly dispose of bio-hazardous materials, labelling and handling of all materials
• Adhere and adapt to organizational goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies and procedures
• Ensure that all relevant practicing licenses are up to date and copies maintained in the personal files in the facilities
• Any other duties that maybe assigned by the line manager

Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognised institution.
• Valid License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
• Minimum of two (2) years post training experience in the same position

Skills:

• Capable of performing tests in all clinical laboratory sections: bacteriology, immunohematology, chemistry, haematology, parasitology, serology and urinalysis
• Fully aware of quality control protocols
• Fully conversant on Infection prevention and control

Care Assistant – 2 Posts

Front Office Responsibilities

• Receiving visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
• Preparation insurance claims for submission and maintenance of relationships with third party payers.
• Answering, screening and forwarding incoming calls.
• Receiving and sorting daily mail.
• Listening to client complaints and escalating promptly to the Centre Manager
• Maintains and documents petty cash usage under the supervision of the centre manager.
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records as required.
• Protects organizations values by keeping patient information confidential.
• Maintains workflow by following standard operating procedures and policies.
• Maintains work operations by following standard operating procedures and policies.
• To conduct data entry and clerical tasks.

Accounts Responsibilities

• Accurate and systematic registration of clients’ details into the electronic health records systems.
• Balances daily cash accounts at the end of end of each day in the hospital. Maintains petty cash and receives approvals from the line manager to spend.
• Correct billing of cash and credit (NHIF and private health insurance) clients.
• Liaise with the finance team to resolve any discrepancies in daily transactions.
• Maintains all accounting records and ensures discrepancies have been reported and resolved with the line manager.
• Makes daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation and transaction reports,
• Verifies insurance acceptance and benefits by reviewing and recording insurance claims.
• Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not ask for fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates must abide by MSI’s Antifraud & Bribery Policy and Safeguarding Policy, including protection of children and vulnerable adults.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum certificate qualification.

• Tertiary qualification in Accounts, business studies, customer care, front office management, or similar will be an added advantage
• Minimum 1 year in office administration and accounting
• Possess basic computer skills and experience in MS Office
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and ability to follow through tasks to completion.
• Punctual and reliable
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work with less supervision and initiative.
• Trustworthy and responsible.

Clinical Officer – Service Provider

Responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive client counselling on reproductive health, contraceptive options and general medical services.
• Follow the Kenyan Clinical Guidelines for appropriate management of most conditions and illnesses. 
• Based on client history, examination, lab test reports and findings and above all client needs, prescribe appropriate drugs
• Perform appropriate procedures (including Intravenous Therapy, FP Implants, IUD insertion, Pap smear, MVA procedure and PITC.
• Ensure responsible follow up and treatment of complications.
• Avoid polypharmacy or any practice that may bring MSK into disrepute. 
• Refer complex clients to the medical officer for Management.
• Ensure 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.
• Implement a smooth, efficient client flow to minimise client waiting times.
• Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment.
• Monitor and evaluate client care continuously and recommend improvements as necessary.
• Provide accurate information to clients, and their families where required, to enable clients to make informed decision about their reproductive & sexual health.
• Ensure client confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• To ensure sufficient supplies are available in the clinic at all times to provide services without disruption, all stocks dispensed are fully accounted for, all stock cards are updated and wastage eliminated.

Management and accurate documentation of all services rendered – Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and effective use of medical equipment, all equipment maintained in serviceable and working conditions at all times.
• Accurate client records are maintained in both the client record book and daily register.
• Ensure all client information is always kept confidential and stored appropriately.
• Accurate and timely collation of activity data for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Analyse activity trends and ensure performance targets are achieved, pro-actively identifying and implementing opportunities for improvements.
• Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals
• Conduct follow ups and reports all complications in writing within or before the end of current duty.
• Assist in the collection of client feedback data.
• Refer clients promptly when needed.
• Ensure accurate client feedback data is collected and disseminated.

Effective participation and support of the centre team both in quality assurance and promotional activities

• Comply with overall quality inputs into service delivery points.  Includes running full out-patient clinic and provision of surgical procedures as needed.
• Proper use of medical equipment and supplies and for notifying the Centre Manager of repairs, maintenance or replacements of equipment and instruments.
• Ensure that the highest standards of reproductive health and general clinical services (including HIV/AIDS services) are achieved, as laid down in the Marie Stopes Partnership Manual. 
• In collaboration with the Centre Manager and Medical Officer, ensure that the centre complies with MSK policies and protocols for vocal local, infection prevention and emergency preparedness (including resuscitation). 
• Report all major and minor incidents within 24 hours.
• Maintain confidentiality at all levels.
• When workload allows actively promote the work of the centre in order to generate demand for the services, eg educational and awareness-raising events.
• Positively promote Marie Stopes Kenya as a leading, quality provider of reproductive & sexual health services.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine/Surgery from a recognised medical training college. 
• Registered by the Kenya Clinical Officers Council and possess a valid practicing license.
• Two years post-training experience providing Clinical services in a busy hospital/medical centre. 
• Practical working knowledge of Microsoft office suite

Skills

• Confidentiality
• Client-centred
• Empathy
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Team player

Nurse – Service Provider

Maternity/In-patient activities:

• Conduct normal deliveries and assess clients at all stages of delivery.
• Makes recommendations for caesarean section.
• Perform minor procedures on patients as required such as urinary catheterization, suturing of small tares, lacerations and episiotomies.
• Do ward rounds with the head nurse and /or doctor and ensure all treatment is administered to patients.
• Ensure the emergency tray is up to date and the daily checklist is duly filled and any replenishments done immediately.
• Ensure all patient records are duly filled in the electronic health record and necessary receipts issued, ensure a daily hand-over of ward/in-patient clients has taken place and the report is handed over to the Centre Manager daily.
• Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, emergency obstetrical and neonatal care in accordance with MoH Reproductive Care Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardized protocols.
• Properly follow up of all new-born babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices

Provision of quality client care:

• Report all major and minor incidents within 24 hours.
• Conduct follow up and report all complications, incidences in writing within or before the end of current duty.
• Undertake root cause analysis of incidences and develop action plans, ensuring that this leads to change in practice.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with clients, relatives and team members to contribute to the active resolution of potentially complex situations, complaints and issues.
• 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 Centre Manager 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.
• Comply with overall quality inputs into service delivery points.  Includes running full out-patient clinic and provision of surgical procedures as needed.
• Proper use of medical equipment and supplies and for notifying the Centre Manager of repairs, maintenance or replacements of equipment and instruments.
• In collaboration with the Centre Manager and Medical Officer, ensure that the centre complies with MSK policies and protocols for vocal local, infection prevention and emergency preparedness (including resuscitation). 

Budgetary control, maintain record keeping, reporting and performance management

Activities include:

• 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 ensure accurate client records are maintained in HER.
• To ensure all client information is kept confidential at all times and stored appropriately.
• To analyse activity trends and ensure performance targets are achieved, pro-actively identifying and implementing opportunities for improvements.
• To assist in the collection of client feedback data.

Technical and quality clinical service provision

Activities include:

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.
• Running full out-patient clinic and provision of surgical procedures as needed.
• 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 Centre Manager 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 Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• To support new team members in their induction & orientation and assist with training as required.

Participate in promotional and marketing activities

Activities include:

• To fully participate in planned demand generation activities including educational and awareness-raising events with clients, community members and other stakeholders.
• To positively promote Marie Stopes Kenya as a leading, quality provider of reproductive & sexual health services.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognised medical training college.
• Bachelor’s in nursing will be an added advantage.
• Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Minimum 2 years post training working experience.
• Served as a locum with MSK for a minimum of 6 months.
• Has been competency assessed by MSK MDT team.

Skills

• High regard for confidentiality
• Excellent communicator – both written and spoken.
• Commitment to excellent client care and the delivery of client-focused services.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and midwifery practice to evaluate and give patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skills in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding to both oral and written enquiries.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical and clinic staff and the public.
• The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• The ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Excellent computer use skills.
• High level of professionalism and management of clients
• Team player who accepts constructive criticism and is comfortable with giving constructive criticism.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs

Suitable and qualified internal and external candidates should fill in his/her details via https://hcm.mariestopes.or.ke/index.jsp?view=30:0:0&data=17 and email one document combining an application letter and CV to pd@mariestopes.or.ke on or before 8 th November 2024. The subject of the email should read JOB TITLE. The applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis. Do not attach certificates and testimonials. Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not ask for fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates must abide by MSI’s Antifraud & Bribery Policy and Safeguarding Policy, including protection of children and vulnerable adults.