Standards & Compliance Officer at Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Standards & Compliance Officer at Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) – Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) Kenya Job Details

Standards & Compliance Officer at Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Full Time | Healthcare | Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Standards Management

• Implement approved regulatory standards and accreditation requirements
• Participate in development and review of standards, guidelines, audit tools and regulatory frameworks
• Support implementation of professional practice standards and quality benchmarks

Compliance Audits and Regulatory Inspections

• Conduct compliance audits of health facilities, training institutions and internship centres
• Undertake inspections of nurse-led private practice facilities
• Participate in joint inspections with partner regulatory agencies
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions

Accreditation and Quality Assurance

• Participate in programme accreditation and institutional approval assessments
• Support implementation of quality assurance frameworks and systems
• Maintain quality records and controlled documents

Professional Conduct and Investigations

• Support investigations and inquiry processes involving professional misconduct
• Prepare case documentation and evidence summaries
• Monitor implementation of inquiry outcomes

Data Management, Research and Analytics

• Maintain standards and compliance databases
• Analyze audit and inspection data
• Support research studies and policy development
• Generate regulatory intelligence reports

Risk Management and Governance

• Participate in departmental risk assessment and mitigation
• Support implementation of governance and internal control frameworks
• Monitor compliance risks across regulated institutions

Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building

• Provide regulatory guidance to institutions and practitioners
• Participate in stakeholder forums and awareness programmes
• Support dissemination of standards and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution
• Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Valid Practising License from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Membership in a relevant professional association in good standing
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

Essential Skills and Experience

• Compliance auditing
• Regulatory inspections
• Accreditation assessment
• Investigation and inquiry support
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Quality assurance systems
• Risk management
• Report writing
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity and ethical conduct

Added Advantages

• Research and data analysis
• Digital literacy and data management
• Knowledge of healthcare regulation
• Knowledge of ISO-based quality systems
• Analytical ability
• Resilience and adaptability

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified persons are required to submit applications through the Council email: [email protected] as one PDF document. Applications must be received on or before 5:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 2026. For detailed job descriptions and procedures, visit www.nckenya.com