Healthcare

Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse

Dandelion Africa·Nakuru, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
HealthcareFull TimeOnsite
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Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Diploma or degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
  • Current registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and a valid practising licence.
  • At least five years of relevant nursing experience in primary healthcare, outpatient services, maternity, maternal and child health, and reproductive health services .
  • Demonstrated competence in patient assessment, medication administration, infection prevention and clinical documentation.
  • Demonstrated experience in maternal and child health, including antenatal care, postnatal care and family planning.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Community Health Promoters to strengthen community-based follow-up and referrals.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts and participate in medical outreaches and community health activities.
  • Current basic life support certification is desirable; additional emergency or neonatal resuscitation training is an advantage.
  • Experience using electronic medical records or health information systems is an added advantage.
  • Experience working in rural, community-based or resource-constrained healthcare settings is desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Strong clinical assessment and nursing care skills.
  • Excellent communication, counselling and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy, compassion and commitment to respectful patient care.
  • Good clinical judgement and timely escalation of patient safety concerns.
  • Strong documentation, organisation and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • High levels of integrity, accountability and professional ethics.
  • Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergencies.
  • Competence in basic computer applications and clinical data management.
  • Flexibility to support outreach activities and assigned shift schedules.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma

At a glance

Company

Dandelion Africa

Location

Nakuru, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 6, 2026

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