Clinical Nurse, Children's Ward — Aga Khan Hospital Nairobi Is Hiring
One of East Africa's most respected hospitals has an open seat. Here's everything you need to know before you apply.
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) Nairobi isn't just another private hospital. It's the first hospital in East Africa to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation from the USA — a gold standard that only a handful of facilities on the continent can claim. They've been delivering high-quality care for over 60 years.
Right now, their Children's Ward (Paediatrics Department) needs a qualified Clinical Nurse. If you have experience in acute paediatric care and you're ready to work in a structured, high-standard environment — this is worth your full attention.
What Will You Actually Be Doing?
This is a hands-on clinical nursing role in an active paediatric ward. You're not sitting behind a desk. You'll be the first and last person a child and their family interact with during a hospital stay — and that matters. Your daily duties cover:
Patient Assessment
Complete and re-assess paediatric patients, develop individualised written care plans and monitor their effectiveness.
Medication Administration
Safely administer medications per treatment orders, monitor responses, and educate patients and families on drug use.
Emergency Response
Recognise pre-arrest and arrest states, activate the Emergency Response Team, and actively participate in resuscitation.
Documentation & Billing
Accurate, timely documentation of all assessments, care given, and responsible billing of ward stock and consumables.
Nutritional Care
Commence enteral, oral, and gastric feeds as prescribed; assess absorption and elimination and provide relevant feedback.
Mentoring & Leadership
Mentor junior nurses and students, lead the unit per shift, and drive quality improvement projects and audits.
Do You Qualify? Check This List
- KRCHN, KRM, or BScN from a recognised nursing school or university
- Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
- Minimum 3 years' experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Demonstrated evidence-based knowledge of current paediatric nursing practices
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Update your CV now. Tailor it to highlight paediatric nursing experience, any QI projects you've led, and your BLS/NCK status. A weak CV loses you the role before anyone reads your name.
- Prepare a short cover letter. One page max. Explain why paediatric nursing, why AKUH, and one specific achievement in acute care — with a number if possible ("managed a ward of 20 patients per shift").
- Gather your documents. NCK licence, BLS certificate, academic transcripts, and any paediatric training certificates. Have scanned copies ready before you click Apply.
- Apply before 13 April 2026. The portal closes at 9:59 PM. Do not wait until the last hour — online systems get slow with late traffic.
- Follow up. After submitting, note the reference number 260001A7. Use it in any follow-up communication with AKUH HR.
Why This Role is Worth Your Energy
AKUH isn't just a prestigious name on your CV — it's a training ground. Working here means exposure to international care standards, multidisciplinary teams, and ongoing nursing education built into the ward culture. You'll participate in QI projects, audits, and skills checks that make you sharper every month.
For paediatric nurses who want to grow into nurse managers or specialist roles, this is the kind of environment where that path becomes visible. The hospital actively mentors its nursing staff — and they expect you to pay it forward with junior nurses too.
The right nurse is already qualified for this role — they just haven't applied yet. Don't let that be you six months from now wondering "what if." Your next chapter in paediatric nursing could start this April.
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