Assistant Nursing Officer II Job Rongo University Migori, Kenya

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidates must have: –

• Diploma in Nursing in from recognized Medical Training or any other recognized training institution;
• At least three (3) years post qualification working experience;
• Valid registration certificate from the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Council of Kenya;
• Be registered with the Nursing Council; and
• With a valid practicing license from Nursing Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide health education to clients regularly on identified health needs to help prevent diseases;
• Measure and record patients’ vital information such as temperature, weight and blood pressure to help maintain good health;
• Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries to restore health to patients;
• Complete health records of patients to capture health conditions and healthcare services offered to help in data collection;
• Administer medication to patients and counsel them to help restore their health;
• Maintain records of drugs used after working hours to avoid wastage and stock-out;
• Evaluate patients’ health outcomes by scheduling them for review visits when necessary to help restore their health;
• Conduct minor surgical procedures such incision and drainage of abscesses to help restore health;
• Decontaminate, clean, dry and sterilize used medical instruments and equipment to prevent spread of diseases;
• Order and interpret medical tests as need arises so as to ascertain/confirm diagnosis before treatment;
• Refer routine and emergency patients for investigation or specialist attention to avoid complications; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to submit two (2) copies of their applications containing copies of the application letters, updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional qualifications including transcripts, work experience and other relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for MUST be indicated on the application letter, the envelope and be addressed to:

Deputy Vice Chancellor,
Administration, Finance & Planning,
P.O. Box 103 – 40404,
RONGO.

For further details and requirements please visit the Rongo University website: www.rongovarsity.ac.ke/vacancies.

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send reference letters to the above address in sealed envelopes.

Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before Monday 24th August, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Applications received latter than the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.