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Anchored on the principles of Compassion, Care, and Competence, Premier Hospital's dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals ensures personalized service with great regard for respect and dignity, aiming to make every patient's experience as comfortable as possible.
Maternity In-charge – Premier Hospital
Company Overview
Premier Hospital is an 82-bed specialized hospital located in Nyali, Mombasa, offering high-quality emergency, outpatient, and inpatient care. They operate with a patient-centered culture, providing comprehensive healthcare focused on all aspects of a patient's health and overall well-being. Their service delivery model is anchored on Compassion, Care, and Competence, ensuring personal service with great regard to respect and dignity.
Job Overview
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Deadline: June 18, 2025 (by 5:00 PM)
💰 Salary: Not specified (Candidates are asked to state their current and expected remuneration)
Job Summary
As the Maternity In-charge at Premier Hospital, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all activities within the Maternity services. Your key role is to ensure a high standard of nursing care, aligning with the hospital’s policies and procedures, and fostering optimal patient outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver professional and high-standard nursing care within maternity, overseeing antenatal checkups, labor monitoring, deliveries, postpartum care, and newborn assessments.
- Monitor the quality of care provided to mothers and newborns, ensuring strict adherence to clinical protocols, infection prevention guidelines, and respectful maternity care.
- Evaluate and ensure that all nursing care plans are scientific, evidence-based, and address the priority needs of each patient.
- Conduct routine patient rounds and support the early identification of high-risk cases and timely escalation.
- Ensure proper, timely, and confidential documentation, including handovers between shifts in maternity and other wards where maternity nurses may be deployed.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of midwives, nurses, and healthcare assistants to achieve individual and team care delivery targets.
- Review and approve monthly work schedules (ROTA) to ensure optimal staffing and compliance with institutional policy.
- Ensure departmental staff are well-oriented and familiar with SOPs, guidelines, and emergency protocols.
- Identify training needs and coordinate continuous professional development of staff in the maternity unit.
- Monitor and evaluate client satisfaction within maternity and proactively manage any complaints raised.
- Participate in and implement departmental quality improvement initiatives and infection prevention protocols.
- Ensure that departmental activities align with the hospital’s quality and growth objectives.
- Participate in the development and implementation of policies, SOPs, and care pathways relevant to maternity services.
- Support perinatal and maternal morbidity/mortality audits and implement resulting action points.
- Monitor, maintain, and oversee inventory of all medical and non-medical assets within the maternity wing, ensuring proper utilization of resources and minimizing wastage.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse/Midwife (KRCHN/M) from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery will be an added advantage.
- A valid Nursing Council license.
- Updated BLS, ACLS, and EMONC training certifications are mandatory.
- Minimum 5 years Nursing Experience, with at least 2 years’ experience in a Maternity Unit and 1 year in a supervisory role.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Conversant with International patient safety goals.
- Strong Clinical Acumen (especially in Obstetrics and maternal emergencies).
- Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Knowledge of healthcare quality standards, infection control, and documentation protocols.
- Ability to manage crises and provide mentorship in high-pressure situations.
How to Apply
If your background, experience, and competence match the above specifications, please send your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) via email. Ensure you quote the job title on the email subject (MATERNITY IN-CHARGE), include your current and expected remuneration, testimonials, and full contact details of 3 referees.
Email: careers@premierhospital.org
The application should be received no later than 5:00 PM on June 18, 2025. Premier Hospital will ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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