Senior Assistant Director, Nursing Services MCPSB/08/2026/489 JG 'Q'

Job Group: Q

Basic Salary: 105,570-139,790 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Allowances as per SRC guidelines

Duties and Responsibilities

i.                Developing policies, standards and guidelines in the provision of nursing services.

ii.               Ensuring application of the nursing process at the service delivery unit.

iii.              Carrying out comprehensive health needs assessment in a health facility and community, and designing training needs assessment tools, curriculum and programmes.

iv.              Formulating interventions to address identified health needs.

v.               Monitoring and evaluating health care services in a health facility and community.

vi.              Coordinating implementation of nursing-related projects and programmes.

vii.             Managing nursing services at a health facility and community.

viii.            Coordinating preparation of training plans/programmes for nurses.

ix.             Providing quantification and specifications for procurement of medical supplies and equipment; conducting research.

x.               Advising the Health or Hospital Management Team (HMT) on matters relating to Nursing Services, and coordinating development of strategic/work plans and performance ​ ​    contracts for nurses.

Requirements for Appointment

i.                 Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Nursing Services for a minimum period of three (3) years.

ii.                Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;

OR

Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Registered Anaesthetic Nursing, Kenya Registered Psychiatric Nursing, Kenya Registered Peri-operative Nursing, Kenya Registered Ophthalmology Nursing, Kenya Registered Paediatric Nursing, Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing, Kenya Registered Accident & Emergency Nursing, Kenya Registered Neonatal Nursing, Kenya Registered Nephrology Nursing or Kenya Registered Palliative Nursing from a recognized institution;

OR

Diploma in Advanced Nursing in any of the following disciplines: Nursing, Education Psychology, Nursing Administration, Community Health Nursing, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing or Clinical Care from a recognized institution.

iii.              Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Midwifery, Medical Surgical Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing, ​Forensic Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Management or Geriatric Nursing from a recognized institution.

iv.              Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

v.               Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.

vi.             Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.

vii.            Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

viii.           Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability.

Applications must be received on or before 9th September 2026 by 5:00 P.M. Any applications tendered later than the above date and time will not be able to upload.

County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

THE SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

MACHAKOS COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,

PO BOX 603-90100 MACHAKOS