The position
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira, Kabarnet and an upcoming Medical Centre in Lodwar.
The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates to fill the following positions within the Nursing Department:
NURSING OFFICER - AGA KHAN MEDICAL CENTRE, KISII (LOCUMS)
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following roles amongst others:
Key Responsibilities
Identify patient’s specific needs and adopt a care plan as necessary to meet those needs. Prioritize nursing care for critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs. Ensure a safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies and perform timely safety checks. Ensure documentation of all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner. Participate in nursing education activities, quality improvement projects, audits, spot, and skill checks. Participate in data collection and monitoring of department’s quality indicators. Carry out audits on IPSG, Infection prevention measures and documentation and actions on identified gaps. Uphold statutory regulations as required by Nursing Council of Kenya and the laws of Kenya. Safeguard the Hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property.
The Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Diploma in KRN, KRM, KRCHN, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution. Valid Nursing practice license At least 2 years of work experience. BLS certified. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative & customer care skills.
Sector
Social Development
About The Agency
Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information......
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
22-May-2026
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