Nursing Jobs In Kenya. Tabitha Medical Clinic.

Nursing Jobs In Kenya. Tabitha Medical Clinic.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – NURSE, TABITHA MEDICAL CLINIC
Carolina for Kibera (CFK) is a non-profit organization based in the Kibera community of Nairobi. Pursuing a world where the disadvantaged have a stake in their futures and guided by the adage “Talent is Universal, Opportunity is Not”, CFK seeks to bridge the gap between opportunity and talent, by working to develop a “wholesome youth leader” with the skills and abilities to navigate life, compete successfully and be a sphere of influence within and beyond their communities.

Working to promote ethnic, gender and religious cooperation in Kibera through a community-based sports program, CFK has since expanded to serve the community through a state-of-the-art health clinic (Tabitha Clinic), a strong adolescent girls’ empowerment program (Binti Pamoja), an HIV/AIDS Prevention & SRH information and service provision program, a youth economic empowerment program (Taka Ni Pato) and most recently and Education Program. More information can be found at http://cfk.unc.edu/

Under an inter-program collaboration and with the support of Planned Parenthood Federation of America – International (PPFA –I), the CFK programs of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and the Tabitha Medical Clinic are working to improve access, utilization and integration of Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health (ASRH) and Family Planning (FP) information and services to the clinical services. In this end we seek to recruit young Kenyan with a passion for healthcare for undeserved as a Nurse.

Based at the Tabitha Medical Clinic and reporting to the Medical Officer-in-charge and the Program Officer SRH, the Nurse will be responsible for supporting the delivery of medical care and medical services at the Tabitha Medical Clinic.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
* Assist in the daily set up of the clinic RH services.
* Assist with referral of ill patients to preferred hospitals as authorized by the project.
* Record and maintain specified patient details on preliminary examination at the triage and RH room.
* Respond to questions about the project posed by participants and the community.
* Maintain a good relationship with the community and other clinic staff
* Support comprehensive SA/PAC including Family Planning, counseling and referrals for HIV testing services of patients.
* Keep accurate records and check filled PAC/FP and counseling forms for completeness and accuracy each day.
* Schedule follow-up visits.
* Attend meetings related to RH
* Work closely with peer educators to sensitize and conduct RH talks at the clinic and the community.
* Coordinate and network on community RH debates and forums
* Any other duties that you may be assigned from time to time.

Desired Qualifications and Experience
The desired candidate should posses the following:
* Must have a Certificate in Nursing from a recognized institution. A Diploma in nursing may be an added advantage.
* Must posses at least 2 years of clinical experience serving adolescents and youths and caring for infants, children and adults.
* Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail.
* Self-starter with a diligent and professional work ethic able to independently handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Ability to work effectively and interdependently in a culturally diverse environment.
* A good understanding of community dynamics, knowledge and familiarity with the Kibera community and environment will be an added advantage.

If you believe you merit our consideration, please email your letter of application alongside detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, email and day-time telephone contacts to info@carolinaforkibera.org with the email subject: NURSE. Your application must be received on or before end of business Friday 5th October 2010.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by the 30 October 2010, consider your application unsuccessful.

Residents of Kibera are particularly encouraged to apply. CFK is an equal opportunity employer.