NICU Nurse – Fixed‑Term Position

About the role

The Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu is looking for experienced NICU nurses on a fixed‑term contract to deliver specialised, evidence‑based care to newborns who require intensive monitoring, including premature and low‑birth‑weight infants.

Key responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to neonates in the NICU, monitoring vital signs and maintaining accurate records.
• Administer medications, initiate and manage feeds (NG/OG/IV), and support Kangaroo Mother Care.
• Assist in neonatal resuscitation and participate in emergency interventions.
• Collaborate with paediatricians, neonatologists, midwives and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Educate and counsel mothers/guardians on breastfeeding, routine newborn care and discharge planning.
• Uphold infection prevention and control practices in line with hospital policy.
• Participate in continuous professional development, quality‑improvement projects and audits.

Required profile

• Diploma in KRCHN/KRN or BSc Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing/NICU (preferred).
• Valid nursing practice licence.
• Minimum two years of experience working as a NICU nurse.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

Required skills

• Neonatal resuscitation.
• Kangaroo Mother Care.
• NG/OG/IV feeding administration.
• Medication administration for neonates.
• Vital signs monitoring.
• Infection prevention and control.