Assistant Nursing Officer (Nursing) Jobs – USAID RHITES-N Project
Job Title: Assistant Nursing Officer (Nursing)
Organization: USAID funded Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services – North, Lango Project (RHITES-N, Lango)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer / Nursing Officer
About US:
The USAID funded Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services – North, Lango Project (RHITES-N, Lango) is operating in the nine districts of the Lango sub-region of northern Uganda (Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Kwania, Lira, Otuke and Oyam). RHITES-N, Lango will increase the effective use of sustainable health services in the region. The Project is led by John Snow, Inc. in partnership with African Medical and Research Foundation (Amref), Doctors with Africa (CUAMM), The Medical Concierge Group (TMCG) and Another Option. The project will contribute to measurable improvements in key Ugandan national health indicators (HIV; tuberculosis [TB]; malaria, maternal, newborn, and child health [MNCH]; family planning [FP]; water, sanitation, and hygiene [WASH]; and nutrition). USAID RHITES-N, Lango will facilitate the recruitment of qualified Ugandans on behalf of Lira RRH. The hospital is a 400 bed hospital situated in Lira Municipality in Lira town with a catchment population of about 2.3 million people. It is a referral facility offering both specialized and general services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, monitor and evaluate nursing activities
- Prepare and submit reports
- Allocate duties to nursing staff and student for smooth running of wards of health units
- Coach and mentor students and staff
- Participate in research activities for evidence based practice
- Implement nursing protocols
- Manage performance of staff
- Make arrangement for provision of wards with adequate supplies and drugs
- Account for supplies and drugs
- Conduct primary health care and health education
- Enforce strict adherence to code of conduct and ethics
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Diploma in Nursing from any recognised institution. A Bachelor’s degree of Science degree in Nursing will be an added advantage.
- Registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwifery Council and hold a valid practicing license
- Three years of working experience in a similar job
- A clear and concise understanding of the psychosocial issues relating to health and illness
- Good communication, team building, motivational skills
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications and CV addressed to the Human Resource Office, Lira Regional Referral Hospital P.O Box 2, Lira, Uganda or hand deliver to the hospital. The current job holders are encouraged to apply. Applicants whose qualifications have not changed in the advert do not need to re-apply. The above positions are contract jobs and will be remunerated according to the Government of Uganda pay scales.
Deadline: 5th April 2019
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