Nurse Supervisor, OR Recovery Job AKUH Nairobi, Kenya

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Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Nairobi is hiring a Nurse Supervisor for the Operating Room Recovery unit. This full-time, middle-level role involves leading perioperative nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring safe recovery operations. Candidates must have perioperative nursing experience and strong leadership skills.

• Middle-level full-time role with leadership responsibilities
• Based at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
• Requires perioperative nursing experience

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Job Title: Nurse Supervisor, OR Recovery Date Posted: 24/06/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Middle Employer: AKUH Industry: Medical Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 07/08/2026 Summary: Medical Jobs. AKUH Jobs. Looking for a medical job in Nairobi, Kenya? Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is hiring a Nurse Supervisor, OR Recovery to oversee operating room recovery services,coordinate patient care and support safe recovery operations. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in perioperative nursing is required. Key Responsibilities: LEADERSHIP/ ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Leads the team in formulation, implementation and evaluation of annual goals and objectives in accordance with surgical services and nursing division strategic objectives. Provides effective supervision to nursing staff, and utilizes learning opportunities for their development Develops collaborative ways of working that link all contributors in the multidisciplinary team in patient care issues. Ensures staff coverage and skill mix for safe and effective patient care Leads the team in development, implementation anlt review of policies, procedures, protocols, Clinical pathways and care guidelines in line with identified standards. Is responsible for the recruitment, selection and training of the Nursing team Develops and implements nursing retention strategies to reduce turnover of nursing staff Undertake performance reviews of staff in the perioperative Unit and develops action plans to ensure individual staff growth. Fosters a pleasant working enviromnent through motivational leadership style to enhance job satisfaction among staff in assigned unit. Prepares monthly and annual reports in accordance with set goals and objectives of the multidisciplinary team, and communicates progress to the team Puts in place measures to control unit costs, stocks and bad debts Participates in the Budget process and ensures efficient utilization of resources Collaborate with the Marketing department to design and implement marketing strategies to increase business Actively participates in Nursing Division activities such as development of nursing policies, procedures and quality indicators CLINICAL PRACTICE Continuously initiates innovative and evidence-based strategies to improve patient care Leads in development of a culture of safe perioperative practice in collaboration with clinical teams, and actively participates in multidisciplinary clinical rounds. Together with lead physician leads the team in evaluation of care and outcomes through Mortality and Morbidity discussions, clinical incidence trends and clinical indicators Participates in establishment of standards of care with unit staff, and monitors delivery of care according to established standards. In collaboration with the Director, surgical Services fosters the development of nurses to maximum potential through providing educational/training opportunities and exposure to appropriate learning forums. Ensures a system is in place to monitor nurses’ clinical knowledge, skills and competencies Employs effective management strategies to support staff in the enhancement of safe patient care Promotes nursing research and acts as a resource person for staff in perioperative Unit Develops and maintains effective networks both internal and external to improve nursing practice. RISK MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER CARE Is responsible for staff, patient and family satisfaction with perioperative services Responds to client complaints in a timely manner by solving the problem or alerting the relevant people Ensures program based client satisfaction surveys, monitors trends of incidences/complaints and takes appropriate action Informs CDO and relevant director of high risk patients, incidences and sentinel events Qualifications KRCHN or BSC N with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya Certification in BLS. Proficient in Basic computer skills Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience in Operating room nursing in an acute care hospital. Demonstrates expert knowledge and skills in Operating theatre nursing. Demonstrates leadership and management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work with minimum supervision How to Apply Click here to apply Browse Related Jobs: Manager Allied Health Job AKUH Nairobi, Kenya Nurse Navigator, Home Care Health Services Job AKUH Nurse Job RVTTI Eldoret, Kenya Registered Nurse(S) Job Bristol Park Hospital… 🎯 Applying for This Job? Don’t Send a Generic CV. Don’t send the same CV to every job/employer. Have our recruitment team customize your CV to match the requirements of this specific job and improve your chances of getting an interview. Customise My CV For This Job . ⭐ 5-Star Reviews . Job Seeker Testimonials: Professionals Who Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing Since 2011, Kenyan professionals have trusted Corporate Staffing Services to help them secure employment with leading employers in Kenya and beyond.