HealthX Africa makes high quality primary health care and wellness accessible, affordable, convenient and equal. We use the power of digital technology to reach every user with quality primary health care services wherever they are, whenever they want, and as often as they need. We believe you should have the power to make the best health and wellness decisi...
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Nurse
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationDiploma
- Experience2 - 3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 
Qualifications
- Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license from the relevant medical board or authority
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in primary care, emergency care, or outpatient settings
- valid practicing license communication skills electronic medical records
Job role
- The Nurse provides healthcare support to patients. This role involves conducting patient assessments, delivering medical guidance, triaging symptoms, and educating patients on health management. The Nurse collaborates with a remote healthcare team to offer safe, effective, and accessible care, ensuring patients receive timely assistance and resources.
- Triage and Patient Assessment
- Triage clients based on the urgency of their medical needs.
- Perform basic medical examinations and accurately communicate findings to the healthcare team.
- Nursing Procedures
- Competently perform nursing procedures such as wound care, injections, and sample collection.
- Monitor and interpret vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, etc.).
- Documentation and Data Management
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records, including assessments, treatment plans, and patient progress.
- Ensure the secure and organized storage of patient data following regulatory standards.
- Patient Education and Counselling
- Provide health education and counselling to patients and patient groups, tailored to specific medical conditions.
- Conduct public health education campaigns for the general public through telehealth platforms.
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Work closely with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Virtually relay patients to the DOC or other relevant healthcare providers.
- Diagnostic Testing and Equipment Maintenance
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with vendors and suppliers for IT equipment, software, and services.
- Monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs) and timely delivery.
- Coordinate procurement processes, negotiate pricing and contracts to ensure cost efficiency.
- Track warranties, licenses, and support contracts to ensure timely renewals or replacements.
- Medical Protocol Adherence
- Adhere to medical protocols, regulations, and ethical standards in nursing practices.
- Follow telehealth-specific protocols for remote care delivery.
- Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the Line Manager from time to time.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to HealthX Africa on hris.peoplehum.com to apply
