Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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:

NICU NURSES – LOCUM

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting to the Manager – Paediatrics Services, the successful candidate will provide specialized nursing care to newborns requiring intensive monitoring, including premature infants, low birth weight babies, and those with congenital or medical complications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in the NICU.
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, initiate and manage feeds (including NG/OG/IV feeds), and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in neonatal resuscitation and participate in emergency interventions.
• Provide Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) support and empower mothers on newborn care.
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices according to hospital policy.
• Collaborate with paediatricians, neonatologists, midwives, and multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Support family-centred care, counselling mothers/guardians on breastfeeding, routine care, and discharge planning.
• Participate in continuous professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and audits.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in KRCHN or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing/NICU
• Active Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) license.
• Valid BLS certification preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and compassionate care skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to emergencies.
• A passion for newborn health, family-centred care, and continuous learning.

Experience needed

• At least two (2) years’ experience working as a NICU nurse.

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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

Salary: Salary and package to attract the best candidate

• Provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in the NICU.
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, initiate and manage feeds (including NG/OG/IV feeds), and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in neonatal resuscitation and participate in emergency interventions.
• Provide Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) support and empower mothers on newborn care.
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices according to hospital policy.
• Collaborate with paediatricians, neonatologists, midwives, and multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Support family-centred care, counselling mothers/guardians on breastfeeding, routine care, and discharge planning.
• Participate in continuous professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and audits.

• Strong communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Compassionate care skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies
• Passion for newborn health
• Passion for family-centred care
• Passion for continuous learning

• Diploma in KRCHN or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing/NICU
• Active Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) license.
• Valid BLS certification preferred.