Nursing Jobs in Kenya 2017
Position : Nurse
Reporting To : Farm Manager
Location : Chui farm, Timau area.
Role: First aid
Responsibilities for the Nurse Job
To coordinate all first aid activities on the farm and be Chief first aider in the farm.
To sensitize all worker on the farm on importance of VCT and counselling.
Carry out health screening of all workers joining the farm and those from sick leave or leave before proceeding to their work place.
Administer nonprescriptive (over the counter) drugs as and when necessary.
Identifying ailments that are selfinduced, i.e. drinking and it’s after effects, personal injuries and illnesses sustained outside the work place.
Updating the general register as per the requirements of HOSSA, in regards to sickness, injuries and painting of buildings.
To advise and be keen on identifying and advising managements on disease outbreaks that poses a threat to food contamination.
To be the referral officer to cases that require advanced treatment to doctors and hospitals.
In charge of monitoring and report to management progress of employee patients taken to hospitals either in or outpatients.
Health & safety
To advise management on incidences of occupational diseases, and preventative/control methods and procedures.
Responsible for all health and safety training on the farm.
Coordinate all matters on health and safety in the farm
Assist in the auditing of all health and safety issues.
Trainings
To liaise with the officials from the ministry of health on training programmes that might be of importance to farm workers i.e. HIV campaign awareness
To coordinate all first aid training on the farm
Health education trainings general hygiene practices like washing of hands before handling food, after visiting the toilet, general body hygiene etc.
Records
Responsible for completion of data, reports, records related to sickness/ illness on the farm
Keeping records on all injuries and accidents that occur on the farm by filling the
General register for factories and other work place as prescribed by the ministry of labour under section 62 of the act.
Keeping records on healthy screening of all workers joining the farm.
Qualifications for the Nurse Job
Diploma/Degree in the relevant field
Experience of not less than 2 yrs. in a Farming sector especially Veg/Flower farms
Knowledge in Community Environment
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to: recruitment@aaagrowers.co.ke
Kindly indicate the position title on the subject line when applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AAA Growers is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Salary: 25,000/= to 35,000/=(Gross)
