Colleges
Kijabe College of Health Sciences (Kchs)
The Kijabe College of Health Sciences Kchs Invites application from qualified candidates for 2018 intake. Download application forms online for various admission courses offered.
Nursing education is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and the Clinical Officers education is accredited by the Clinical Officers Council (COC).
A diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery program was accredited by COC in the year 2015 and the fist class admitted in September 2015 while the curriculum for the higher diploma in Emergency and Critical Care for Clinical Officers was accredited in early 2017.
Kmtc Intake March and September Courses Offered >>
Kijabe College of Health Sciences Courses offered
1) KENYA REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING (KRCHN- Basic) Diploma in Nursing Course: 3 years 6 months.
Admission Requirements:
The MINIMUM academic entry requirements for KRCHN are:
• C plain and above in KCSE,
• C plain in English OR Kiswahili
• C plain in Biology OR Biological sciences
• C- in Mathematics OR Physics OR in Chemistry.
• Intake: 2 intakes every year, one in January and the other in September.
2) KENYA CLINICAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY (KCMS) Diploma in Clinical Officers Course: 3 years
Admission Requirements:
The MINIMUM academic entry requirements for KCMS are:
• C plain and above in KCSE,
• C plain in English or Kiswahili
• C plain in Biology or Biological sciences
• C- in Mathematics or Physics
• C- in Chemistry.
• Intake: 1 intakes every year, in September.
3) KENYA REGISTERED NURSE ANAESTHESIA (KRNA) Higher Diploma in Nurse Anesthesia Course: 1 year and 6 months.
4) KENYA REGISTERED PERIOPEARTIVE NURSING (KRPON): Higher Diploma in Perioperative Nursing Course: 1 year
5) KENYA REGISTERED CRITICAL CARE NURSING (KRCCN) Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing Course: 1 year
Admission Requirements:
The MINIMUM academic entry requirements for KRNA, KRPON & KRCCN are:
• Must have qualified as a KRCHN/KRN/KRNM/BSCN
• Have at least TWO years of clinical experience.
• Intake: 2 intakes every year, one in March and the other in October.
6) EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE FOR CLINICAL OFFICERS (ECCCO) Higher Diploma in Emergency and Critical Care for Clinical Officers: 1 year 6 months.
Admission Requirements:
The MINIMUM academic entry requirements for ECCCO are:
• Must have qualified as a Clinical Officers
• Have at least ONE year of clinical experience.
• Intake: 2 intakes every year, one in March and the other in October.
7) OPERATION SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (OST) Certificate in Operation Theatre Technician Course: 1 year.
Admission Requirements:
The MINIMUM academic entry requirements for OST are:
• Must have finished form four with a grade of above D+ in KCSE
• Intake: 2 intakes every year, one in February and the other in October.
Future Prospects:
- KENYA REGISTERED NEONATAL NURSING (KRNN)
For Applications Forms and/or other enquiries, please contact:
The Admission Office, Kijabe College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 20 – 00220, Kijabe, Kenya.
Landline: +254 709 728 251 (MON – FRI 8.00AM – 5.00PM)
Email: [email protected] OR [email protected]
Christian Environment: Kijabe College of Health Science being a department of Kijabe Hospital is deeply rooted on Christian principles as such the institution’s identity is that of Christian faith. The school’s environment is a reflection of that belief as service to humanity is anchored on Christian values. The college provides a conducive environment for faculty and student both to grow and interact in liberty and ethics.
Accommodation: Students are accommodated in modern hostels within the facility. Secondly, the management has in place other arrangements for student accommodation in case the hostels are not available. Our commitment to the students is their comfort.
Spiritual Ministry: For spiritual growth, students attend morning devotions daily and other services including; Friday revival meetings, worship nights and Sunday services. The school also has a resident chaplain during day times for spiritual guidance and counseling.
Sports / Recreation: We have excellent recreational facilities which include soccer, volleyball and an athletics track. Indoor games include pool, and table tennis. Twice each year the college participates in the inter-colleges sports competition with other 4 colleges.
Nursing/Midwifery Course in Detail
Ways to Financially Support the College:
1. Scholarships for the needy students :anyone who would like to assist a student can contact the principal: [email protected]
2. Auditorium
3. Kitchen
4. Dining hall for the students
5. Additional classrooms
6. Expansion of the dormitories
7. Expansion of the office space
8. Computers.