Trainer (Nursing) At Africa Healthcare Network – APPLY NOW

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
• Experience1 year
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching  , Medical / Healthcare 

Job Summary:

• The trainer (nursing) will lead training, learning and development initiatives across the operational country in which they are based. They will work closely with the country medical director to ensure that the onboarding of new nurses is of high quality and that continuous nursing initiatives are delivered on an ongoing basis.

Scope of The Role:

• In-country practical training
• In-country theoretical training
• Policy roll-out support
• Continuous Nursing Education (CNE) program support

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Theoretical/ Practical Training:

• Oversee the theoretical and practical training of new nursing hires in-country (including training of support staff, general nurses, renal nurses, nursing assistants etc.)
• Collaborate on design of content, exams and assessment items and administer these to the staff in training
• Carefully track performance and identify issue areas and provide solutions
• Provide weekly training reports to the Country medical Director
• Be in charge of the training schedules and assist operations team in training-related logistics
• Participate in biannual review and update of training materials
• Advocate at all times for best practice in clinical cares and provide evidence-based reasoning for all decisions made; provide insights on training needs and gaps to the Country Medical Director.

Skills Based Competency Management:

• Provide training on skills required for competency certification
• Provide assessments and certification for staff on these skills based on AHN policies
• Ensure that skills- based competencies trackers are updated
• Produce and award certificates to successful team members

CNE Support:

• Provide assistance in the delivery of CNE initiatives including (but not limited to):
• Developing training tools
• Developing presentations, quizzes, You-tube videos
• Coordinating schedules and speakers
• Moderating webinars
• Motivating team members and providing mentorship
• Updating in-country CNE tracker
• Coordinate and monitor Centre level CNEs

Policy Roll Out Support:

• Support the Country Medical Director to roll out and train in new company policies
• Support in policy revision as necessary
• And other duties as required by the Training (Nursing) Dept.

Supervisory Responsibilities (Direct Reports):

• None

Desired Competencies:

• Diploma or degree in nursing plus requisite registration in country of residence
• At least 1 year working experience as a nurse with Africa Healthcare Network
• Experience working as a trainer or with other demonstrated teaching experience Proficient in
• the use of presentation software, e.g. PowerPoint
• Willing to travel approx. 50%
• Time conscious and able to work with strict deadlines
• Excellence in clinical skills demonstrated in the dialysis environment
• Proactive communicator
• Team player with positive attitude
• Driven to meet quality clinical outcomes

Method of Application

The Trainer will lead training, learning and development initiatives across Kenya. Check out the job description below for more details. To apply, send your CV and Cover letter to hr.kenya@africahealthcarenetwork.com with the subject title as Trainer (Nursing).