Healthcare and MedicalContractorJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
About the Role
The University of Nairobi is seeking a Quality Improvement Nurse to support a neonatal unit project. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving quality improvement (QI) initiatives, training staff, and ensuring the integrity of project data. This role is essential for maintaining high standards of care and documentation within the neonatal unit through structured project implementation and rigorous reporting.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Staff Training and Mentorship: Participate in quality improvement training sessions for neonatal unit staff and act as a champion for the implementation of the quality improvement project.
Project Administration: Maintain a comprehensive register of all project participants and establish/manage a robust filing system for both study participants and source verification documents.
Data Management: Collect accurate clinical data and collaborate with the data team to resolve any identified discrepancies.
Reporting: Prepare and submit detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the Principal Investigator to track project progress and outcomes.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Must possess a Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant field.
Certification: Must be a Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse with a valid registration from the relevant professional body.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification clinical experience is required.
Added Advantage: Specific training or experience in research, quality improvement, and Information Technology (IT) will be highly regarded.
How to Apply
Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and a resume of no more than two pages. The resume must include details of qualifications, experience, and contacts for three (3) referees.
Important Instructions:
Address your application to: The Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
State your current designation, salary, and other benefits attached to your current position.
The application letter must clearly bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement (if available).
Applications and all related documents must be combined into one single PDF file.
Submit the application to: sashproject@uonbi.ac.ke
Application Deadline: Monday, May 11, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and a resume (maximum two pages) providing details of qualifications, experience, and three (3) referees with their telephone and e-mail contacts.
Key instructions:
Address application to: The Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
State current designation, salary, and other benefits.
The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
The application and related documents should be emailed as one single file in PDF format.
Submit your application to: sashproject@uonbi.ac.ke
