Nurse Job at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Nurse Job at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Location: Machakos, Kenya

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing

Experience: Not Specified

Category: Medical / Healthcare

Company: Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Posted: August 25, 2026

Deadline: September 10, 2026

Salary: KSh 32,700 – 42,690 per month

Job Overview

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind is seeking a qualified and dedicated Nurse to support the health and wellbeing of learners and staff within the institution. The successful candidate will provide appropriate nursing and health support while contributing to a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment.

The position is suitable for a qualified nursing professional with a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing and valid registration and licensing with the Nursing Council of Kenya. The successful applicant should demonstrate professionalism, good communication skills, teamwork, leadership and the ability to respond appropriately to health-related needs.

The Nurse will be expected to work responsibly and maintain a high standard of professional conduct when providing services to members of the institution's community.

About Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind is a Government Technical Training Institution located within Machakos Municipality, near the National Cereals and Produce Board depot along Konza Road.

The institution was established in 1958 to provide technical and vocational skills to people who had been affected by war. It was initially supported by the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind and its local partner, the Kenya Society for the Blind.

The institution has developed its training and support services over the years, creating an environment where learners can acquire practical and technical skills. Health and wellbeing support forms an important part of maintaining a safe and conducive environment for learners and staff.

Job Goal

The primary goal of the Nurse is to provide professional nursing and health-related support within the institution.

The successful candidate will contribute to the wellbeing of students and staff by responding appropriately to health needs, maintaining professional standards and supporting a safe institutional environment.

The Nurse will also be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and other relevant stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism and respect when dealing with individuals seeking health assistance.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse will provide appropriate nursing and health support to students and staff within the institution.

The role will require the successful candidate to respond professionally to individuals presenting with health concerns and provide appropriate nursing care within their scope of practice.

The Nurse will support the promotion of good health practices within the institution and provide appropriate health advice where necessary.

The successful candidate will also maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling health-related information and interacting with students, staff and other members of the institution.

The role may involve advising individuals on appropriate health practices and helping them understand available health support and services.

The Nurse will also work as part of a team and coordinate with other staff members where health-related matters require additional assistance or attention.

Strong communication will be important because the successful candidate will interact with people from different backgrounds and with different needs.

The Nurse is also expected to demonstrate good judgement, patience and respect when dealing with individuals requiring assistance.

The successful candidate should be able to contribute to conflict resolution and behavioural management when dealing with situations involving students or other members of the institution, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

The Nurse will also be expected to observe institutional policies, professional nursing standards and relevant regulations governing healthcare practice in Kenya.

Other duties related to nursing and institutional health services may be assigned by management as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing.

Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Must hold a valid nursing licence as required by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Must be computer literate.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Good advisory and negotiation skills.

Adequate leadership and supervisory skills.

Good conflict-resolution abilities.

Ability to support appropriate behavioural management.

Strong professional ethics and integrity.

Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling health-related information.

Good judgement and decision-making skills.

Ability to work respectfully with students, staff and other stakeholders.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Applicants should have no criminal record or association with fraudulent or unethical activities.

Must be a person who commands respect and demonstrates professional conduct.

Key Skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong skills in:

Nursing care

Community health

Patient support

Health education

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Advisory services

Professional ethics

Confidentiality

Leadership and supervision

Behaviour management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal relations

Computer literacy

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for qualified nursing professionals who hold a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing and are registered and licensed by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to professional nursing practice and the wellbeing of the people they serve. Applicants should also have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues in an educational and institutional environment.

The role may particularly suit a nurse who is comfortable working with students, staff and individuals who may require additional support due to their circumstances or learning environment.

Salary and Employment Terms

The position is classified under Job Group J, with a salary scale of KSh 32,700 – KSh 42,690 per month.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the duties assigned to the position professionally and contribute to maintaining a healthy and supportive environment within the institution.

Application Information

Interested applicants should obtain the full information and application requirements from the official Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind website.

Applicants may submit their applications in their own handwriting or electronically and should ensure that their applications reach the Chief Principal on or before September 10, 2026.

Applications may also be submitted electronically through the official institutional email addresses:

mtib2016@gmail.com

info@mtib.ac.ke

Applicants should attach an updated Curriculum Vitae together with copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card and birth certificate as required.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and notified about the dates and arrangements for physical interviews. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to provide a certificate of good conduct obtained from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations during the physical interview process.

Late applications will not be accepted. The institution has indicated that canvassing is prohibited and any such action may result in automatic disqualification.

Application Address:

Chief Principal

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

P.O. Box 112-90100

Machakos, Kenya

Deadline: September 10, 2026

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