Key Duties and Responsibilities

Maternal Care

• Provide quality antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal nursing care.
• Monitor the condition of mothers throughout pregnancy, labour, delivery, and the postnatal period.
• Conduct nursing assessments and develop appropriate care plans.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and promptly escalate cases for medical review.
• Assist in normal deliveries and support emergency obstetric interventions within the scope of practice.

Newborn Care

• Provide immediate newborn assessment and essential newborn care.
• Monitor newborn growth and wellbeing.
• Promote exclusive breastfeeding and educate mothers on newborn care.
• Identify neonatal complications and facilitate timely referrals.

Family Planning and Health Education

• Provide family planning counselling and services.
• Educate mothers and families on maternal nutrition, birth preparedness, breastfeeding, immunization, and postnatal care.
• Promote safe motherhood practices and reproductive health education.

Clinical Care

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments safely.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and document clinical observations accurately.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary patient care.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of medical waste.
• Observe universal precautions at all times.

Emergency Response

• Respond promptly to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
• Initiate emergency interventions within professional scope.
• Coordinate referrals where specialized care is required.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with nursing and midwifery standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and maternal death reviews where applicable.
• Report incidents and adverse events according to institutional procedures.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Other Duties

• Participate in outreach maternal and child health activities as assigned.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (Midwifery), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a maternity, labour, and delivery unit or a similar healthcare setting.
• Experience in maternal and newborn care in a busy health facility is preferred.

Statutory and Professional Requirements

• Valid registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• Possession of a valid NCK Practising Licence.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) training is an added advantage.
• Compliance with all Ministry of Health and Nursing Council of Kenya regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Sound knowledge of maternal, newborn, and reproductive health care.
• Competence in labour monitoring and safe delivery practices.
• Ability to recognize and manage obstetric emergencies within scope of practice.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.
• Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, public holidays, and respond to emergencies.