Nurse- Thika Campus (One Position)

Mount Kenya University

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a private, multi-campus, chartered and ISO 9001:2015 Certified university in Kenya. It was founded by Prof. Simon N. Gicharu. MKU is one of the largest private universities in the country, with a student body in excess of 52,000, as at September 2015.

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Nurse- Thika Campus (One Position)

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized academic institution.
  • At least 3 years’ experience at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
  • Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.

OR

  • Higher Diploma in Nursing from a recognized academic institution.
  • Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.
  • At least 5 years’ experience at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Head, University Health Centre

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care, health education, and counselling to patients in line with established clinical guidelines.
  • Assist in meeting patients’ basic care needs, including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and general comfort.
  • Monitor, record, and interpret patients’ vital signs, and maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records and reports.
  • Identify changes in patients’ conditions and promptly escalate complex or critical cases to the Chief Clinical Officer or relevant clinician.
  • Assist medical officers and clinicians during clinical procedures, including specimen collection, administration of medication, and intravenous therapy.
  • Carry out approved nursing procedures such as wound dressing, bed bathing, and basic patient care, referring complex cases as appropriate.
  • Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of all patient records in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise nursing care activities within the assigned unit to ensure quality service delivery.
  • Ensure availability, proper storage, and inventory control of medical supplies and consumables.
  • Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and infection prevention standards within the ward/health facility environment.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://recruitment.mku.ac.ke/OpenJobs/JobDescription?DocumentNo=902402fc-643e-4185-8e1a-64cbd135a1ef&utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline 04 july 2026

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