NICU Nurses - (Fixed term contract)

Agency

Aga Khan Health Services

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Region

Eastern Africa

The requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in KRCHN/KRN or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing/NICU
• Valid Nursing practice license
• At least two (2) years’ experience working as a NICU nurse.
• Must be BLS certified.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative & customer care skills.

The position

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 - (FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 

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.