Finlays Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Job in Kenya

Finlays Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Job in Kenya
About The Company
We are a leading agri – business Company and part of a multinational with a major presence in Europe, Asia, America and Africa and which employs about 23,000 people to run its operations in Kenya.

Finlays is a member of the Swire Group, a diversified business house with activities all over the world. We invite applications for the post of KRCHN which has arisen in our expansive Kericho operations.

The Job
Reporting to the Company Nursing Officer I/C, the job holder will provide primary and curative health services to the company’s employees with the aim of having a healthy and productive workforce.

The job holder will be responsible for the day-day running of the health centre in liaison with the company medical officer.This is a junior management position.

Key Responsibilities
    * Provide nursing care to all patients (employees and their dependants)
    * Provide OPD services to include nutrition and TB management.
    * Provide MCH/FP/VCT services
    * Provide safe maternity services
    * Prepare & submit various weekly/monthly reports to the nursing officer
    * Prepare reports for submission to the government.    * Order drugs from the pharmacy and ensure that there is enough stock in the dispensary
    * Ensure best Health and Safety practices are adhered to by monitoring industrial and non-industrial injuries, attending meetings on Health and Safety, assist in the development of health and safety guidelines within the organisation
    * Carry out continuous health education and continuous medical education for clients and colleagues respectively

Minimum Requirements
    * Diploma in Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution
    * Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
    * Experience of at least 2 yrs in a busy institution with an inpatient facility
    * Training or experience in management of HIV/AIDS is an added advantage
    * Certificate in any counselling course
    * Administrative and basic computer knowledge is an added advantage
    * Good organisational and communication skills

How to apply
If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application, including a detailed CV, your postal address, E-mail, telephone contacts with the names and addresses of three referees one of whom must be your current supervisor so as to reach us not later than 10th December 2010 and be addressed to:

Senior Human Resource Manager
P O Box 223 – 20200 Kericho
Fax: 052 – 32053
Email: careers@finlays.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.