Marie Stopes Service Provider/Nurse Jobs in Kenya
Activities Include:
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 Budgetary control, maintain record keeping, reporting and performance management
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 EHR
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 clinical service provision
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
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
To fully participate in planned demand generation activities including educational and awarenessraising events with clients, community members and other stakeholders
To positively promote Marie Stopes Kenya as a leading, quality provider of reproductive & sexual health services
Qualifications:
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
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 practice to give and evaluate 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 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
How to Apply
Suitable and qualified internal and External candidates should email one document combining an application letter and CV to [email protected]. The subject of the email shoulb be the title of the job
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