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International Rescue Committee (IRC)

KenyaMid level · Not statedCloses Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 21 Oct 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a full-time Nurse to work in Kakuma, Kenya. This role is suitable for nurses with experience in HIV Comprehensive Care Centres and eMTCT services, who are passionate about improving health outcomes in challenging environments.

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What you will do

  • Ensure ART uptake among HIV-infected pregnant and lactating women.
  • Oversee early infant diagnosis, care, and follow-up of HIV-exposed infants.
  • Follow up and retain HIV-infected pregnant/lactating women and HIV-exposed infants using a case management model.
  • Strengthen linkages between eMTCT, HEI services, and Comprehensive Care Clinics.
  • Supervise eMTCT services provided by maternal case managers.
  • Collaborate with clinical officers to implement patient care plans.
  • Perform TB intensified case finding for PLHIV at every clinical encounter.
  • Initiate IPT for PLHIV without TB or Isoniazid contraindications.
  • Refer presumptive TB patients for GeneXpert testing and ensure HIV testing for TB patients.
  • Start ART within two weeks for newly diagnosed TB/HIV co-infected patients.
  • Ensure proper filing, documentation, and communication of laboratory results to patients.
  • Conduct monthly 12 and 24 month HEI Cohort Analysis, PCR positive validation, audits, and PMTCT reports.
  • Participate in MNCH Working Improvement Teams and initiate CQI projects.
  • Engage in data generation, compilation, and utilisation for eMTCT.
  • Participate in Continuous Professional Development as required by the Nursing Council.
  • Provide leadership in assigned wards or departments.
  • Maintain accurate inventory and ensure rational use of medical supplies and drugs.
  • Deliver timely and quality healthcare services to refugees.

Requirements

  • At least three years of nursing experience, with two years in a busy HIV Comprehensive Care Centre or eMTCT service provision.
  • Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or a recognised institution.
  • Registration and valid practising licence from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
  • Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Nursing, Midwifery, Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognised institution.
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognised institution.
  • NASCOP certification in provision of adult and paediatric ART and PMTCT is an added advantage.
  • Ability to work in hardship areas; previous experience in a camp setting is preferred.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact by the closing date of Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

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