Inpatient In-Charge – Nursing Services

Tenwek Hospital, a leading faith-based mission hospital in Bomet County, Kenya, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Inpatient In-Charge – Nursing Services to lead and coordinate nursing operations across inpatient wards and critical care units. This role is central to ensuring that patients receive safe, high-quality, and compassionate care in alignment with AGC–Tenwek policies, hospital regulations, and the standards prescribed by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

The successful candidate will bring strong clinical leadership, sound administrative capabilities, and a genuine passion for servant leadership and community wellbeing. You will serve as a key bridge between frontline nursing staff and senior hospital management, championing best practices, staff development, and operational excellence across the inpatient department.

• Oversee and coordinate all nursing activities within inpatient wards and critical care units, ensuring optimal patient care delivery at all times.
• Develop and manage work schedules, conduct departmental meetings, and make informed personnel decisions to maintain smooth operations.
• Coordinate nursing activities through Unit In-Charges, providing guidance and ensuring consistent standards across all units.
• Recruit, orient, train, and mentor nursing staff, building a high-performing, motivated team committed to patient safety.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date departmental records, including staff licensing, attendance, and performance documentation.
• Apply nursing best practices and emerging clinical theories to continuously improve care delivery models.
• Implement government health guidelines and hospital protocols to ensure full compliance and patient safety.
• Strategically deploy staff across inpatient wards to balance workloads and optimize quality of care.
• Verify and maintain records confirming all nursing staff hold valid, current practice licenses from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Represent the Nursing Services Lead in meetings and fulfill delegated duties as required.
• Drive corporate initiatives including clinical audits, Quality Management Systems (QMS), risk management, and policy compliance.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the inpatient departmental budget and annual work plans.
• Support staff professional growth through performance management, appraisals, and continuous professional development opportunities.

• Able to lead and manage a multidisciplinary nursing team across multiple inpatient units with confidence and accountability.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of nursing administration, inpatient care protocols, and critical care standards.
• Capable of developing and monitoring departmental budgets, work plans, and operational schedules independently.
• Skilled in mentoring and coaching nurses at various career stages to improve clinical and interpersonal performance.
• Proficient in applying QMS, clinical audit frameworks, and risk management principles in a hospital setting.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with clinical staff, patients, families, and hospital leadership.
• Able to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for reporting and administration.
• Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and servant leadership values consistent with Tenwek's mission-driven culture.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Tenwek Hospital offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Estimated monthly salary range is KES 90,000 – 140,000, benchmarked against Kenyan healthcare leadership roles at this level. The hospital is a faith-based institution and may offer additional non-monetary benefits aligned with its mission and values.

Ideal candidate: A registered nurse with a Higher Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, valid NCK licensure, proven supervisory experience, and a heart for mission-driven healthcare. You are organized, people-oriented, and committed to clinical excellence and staff development. You align with Christian values and are passionate about transformational community impact through healthcare.

Do not apply if: You have fewer than 3 years of nursing experience or less than 2 years in a leadership role, your NCK license is not current and valid, or you are not comfortable working within a faith-based institutional framework that integrates Christian values into daily operations.

• Prepare an updated CV and a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications and relevant experience for this role.
• Ensure your cover letter highlights your leadership experience in inpatient or critical care nursing settings.
• Submit your application through the Tenwek Hospital official careers portal or the job platform where this posting appears.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and interviews.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — early submission is strongly encouraged.