Director Registration & Licensing Job NCK

Job Title: Director Registration & Licensing

Date Posted: 21/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: Nursing Council of Kenya

Industry: Medical

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 10/08/2026

Summary:

Medical Jobs, Nursing Council of Kenya Jobs. Looking for a medical job in Kenya? NCK is hiring a Director Registration & Licensing skilled in healthcare regulation, professional licensing oversight, policy development, and clinical compliance.

Description

Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement, review and monitor registration and licensing policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks and standards.
• Oversee the registration, enrolment, licensure, retention and certification of nurses and midwives in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure the maintenance, integrity, security and continuous improvement of registration and licensing databases, records and professional registers.
• Oversee the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of internship programmes, including assessment, approval, auditing and monitoring of internship centres.
• Coordinate implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements, approvals and compliance processes.
• Oversee retention audits, private practice assessments, temporary licensure, student permits and other regulatory compliance activities.
• Oversee verification and certification services for professional practice, immigration, employment and related purposes.
• Spearhead research, data analysis and policy reviews to support evidence-based decision-making and regulatory reforms.
• Lead automation and digital transformation initiatives within registration, licensing, internship and records management functions.
• Develop and implement departmental work plans, budgets, procurement plans and performance management frameworks.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental performance and prepare technical, operational and management reports for decision-making.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and respond to inquiries from nurses, midwives, training institutions, healthcare providers, employers and regulatory agencies.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, mentorship and performance management for departmental staff.
• Coordinate capacity-building initiatives to strengthen departmental competencies and service delivery.

Education

The successful candidate must possess:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or a Health-related field from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution.
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practicing License issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Membership in a relevant professional association and in good standing.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

More Details on Experience

The candidate must have:

• Possess at least twelve (12) years relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be at senior management level.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Experience in registration, licensing, regulatory compliance, healthcare administration or professional regulation.

Required

• Strategic Leadership and Management Skills.
• Registration, Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Management.
• Policy Development and Implementation.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Service Skills.
• Communication, Decision-Making and Report Writing Skills.
• Integrity, Analytical Thinking and ICT Proficiency.

Added Advantage

• Digital Transformation and Records Management.
• Data Protection and Cybersecurity Awareness.
• Research, Data Analysis and Evaluation Skills.

How to Apply

Detailed job descriptions and application procedure can be accessed at the Council website www.nckenya.com

Interested and qualified persons are required to make an application through the Council email: careers@nckenya.go.ke so as to be received on or before close of business (5.00pm) on Monday 10th August, 2026

NB: Applications should be shared as one document in PDF

NCK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce (Women, Marginalized Communities and Persons Living with disability) in line with constitution. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.