ASSISTANT DIRECTOR NURSING SERVICES

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

i.             Served in the grade of Principal Nursing Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii.           Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;

iii.         Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Nursing, Midwifery,
Medical Surgical Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing,
Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing, Forensic Nursing, Community
Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Management and leadership,
Mental Health or Geriatric Nursing from a recognized institution;

iv.          Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;

v.            Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;

vi.          Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;

vii.        Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and

viii.       Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability. 

Duties and Responsibilities

i.             Coordinating development of policies, standards and guidelines in the provision of nursing services;

ii.           Ensuring application of the nursing process at the service delivery unit of specialization;

iii.         Carrying out comprehensive health needs assessment in the area of specialization;

iv.          Formulating interventions to address identified health needs;

v.            Monitoring and evaluating health care services in a health facility;

vi.          Coordinating implementation of nursing related projects and programmes;

vii.        Coordinating the provision of appropriate healthcare services;

viii.       Coordinating preparation of training plans/programmes for nurses at the service delivery department;

ix.          Providing quantification and specifications for procurement of medical supplies and equipment;

x.           Conducting research and preparing-reports;

xi.          Advising Health/Hospital Management Team (HMT) on matters relating to Nursing Services;

xii.        Implementing continuing professional development programmes for nurses;

xiii.       Preparing strategic/annual work plans in a health facility; and

xiv.       Coaching and mentoring staff.