Nursing Officer

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Kenya. Our mission is to timely , effectively, and innovatively deliver humanitarian services with respect, in solidarity and accountability to our stakeholders, our communities and affected populations. The Society is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the following position: Position Title : Nursing Officer s ( 3 )

Reporting to : Clinical Officer

• Conduct patient assessment, take and record vital signs, identify danger signs, prioritize urgent cases, provide emergency stabilization, and arrange referral to the clinical officer, doctor or higher-level facility.
• Provide and document nursing care , including observations, medicines, treatments and procedures.
• Maintain records and reports , including admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths, and ensure ward cleanliness and quality standards.
• Support clinical rounds and promptly communicate patient status and laboratory results to doctors or clinical officers.
• Provide antenatal and postnatal care, essential newborn care, integrated management of childhood illnesses, growth monitoring, immunization linkage and identification and referral of obstetric, neonatal and paediatric complications.
• Manage medicines, supplies and equipment , including drug registers, consumption records and inventories.
• Educate patients and caregivers on hygiene, safe water, nutrition, breastfeeding, vaccination, treatment adherence and early care-seeking.
• Conduct regular training and bedside mentorship for nursing, refugee and community health staff on basic nursing care, management of common conditions, infection prevention, documentation, patient monitoring and referral procedures.
• Prepare weekly ward or clinic work schedules, assign daily duties, organize shift handovers, monitor staff performance and provide clinical coverage or on-call support as required .
• Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same.
• Ensure the clinic/ward is cleaned to the expected standards.
• Perform coverage and be on-call as required .

• Over two (2) years’ experience.
• Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or another recognized Nurse-training institute.
• Valid and current registration License by the Nursing Council of Kenya .

Technical and other Competences

• Demonstrate high levels of integrity.
• Technical skills.
• Ability to communicate.
• Report writing skills.
• Interpersonal Skills

Availability and Deployment Conditions

• Successful candidates should be available for immediate deployment.
• Willing and able to serve for a minimum period of 30 days .
• Medically fit and available to work in a remote and potentially insecure operational environment.
• A ble to comply with organizational security protocols and operational procedures
• Please specify your volunteering experience if any( Branch and period of volunteerism)

The Kenya Red Cross Society are equal opportunity employer and does not charge/accept any amount or security deposits from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, nationality, race, or disability.

Interested candidates should apply strictly through the link below by sharing CV and cover letter and attaching the documents below.

• Valid professional practicing license
• National identification document/passport copy
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
• Testimonials, recommendations, or performance reports from previous deployments/operations, where available

To reach us not later than 3rd of November 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Experienced