Summary: We seek an experienced, firm but empathetic Acting Head of Nursing to oversee all nursing services, ensure quality patient care, manage nursing workfo...

Job Details

  • Deadline: Nov 20, 2026
  • Company: MyJobMag Nigeria
  • Location: Kenya
  • Salary: Competitive

Job Description

Role Summary

We seek an experienced, firm but empathetic Acting Head of Nursing to oversee all nursing services, ensure quality patient care, manage nursing workforce, and maintain regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily nursing operations across wards, A&E, Theatre, Labour Ward, Clinics
  • Roster, deploy and supervise 20-30 nurses/midwives across shifts
  • Enforce NMCN, SAFECARE and HEFAMAA standards, infection prevention, documentation
  • Conduct ward rounds, audit care, handle incidents and patient complaints
  • Oversee support services i.e housekeeping and kitchen.
  • Liaise with Consultants, Medical Officers, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Admin and other units for patient flow
  • Train, appraise, and discipline nursing staff; organize in-service training
  • Prepare nursing reports, stock requests, and inputs for management meetings
  • Be on-call for nursing emergencies

Requirements

  • RN + RM
  • BNSc Nursing
  • Valid 2026 NMCN practicing license
  • Health Management certificate: added advantage
  • Post-basic in Perioperative / ICU / A&E / Paediatrics — added advantage
  • 10-15 years post-qualification, with minimum 3 years as Ward Manager / PNO / ADNS in a private hospital
  • Must have managed >20 nurses before
  • Current BLS & ACLS
  • Proficient in EHR/EMR, MS office, roster planning
  • Strong leadership, communication, and customer service for private patients

Age

35-45 years preferred

Remuneration

Competitive

How to Apply

Apply by email: services@myjobmag.com

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