Nursing Officer at Kiboga District Local Government, Kiboga, Uganda

Job Description

To provide quality nursing services.

Key Outputs

i.                    Nursing services provided

ii.                  Mechanisms for provision of 24 hour nursing coverage instituted.

iii.                Coaching and mentoring undertaken

iv.                Nursing protocols implemented.

v.                  Staff performance manage.

Key Functions

i.                    Implementing nursing protocols

ii.                  Planning, monitoring, and evaluating nursing activities

iii.                Allocating duties to nursing staff and students for smooth running of wards of health units.

iv.                Coaching and mentoring students and staff.

v.                  Participating in research activities for evidence based practice.

vi.                Managing performance of staff.

vii.              Managing wards and providing adequate supplies and drugs.

viii.            Accounting for supplies and drugs.

ix.                Conducting primary health care and health education

x.                  Preparing and submitting reports

xi.                Enforcing adherence to the code of conduct and ethics.

Person Specifications

(i)                 Academic and professional requirements

·         A bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or Equivalent from a recognized university or institution.

·         Registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council

·         Must have a valid practicing License.

Competences

·         Planning, organizing and coordinating

·         Managing employee performance

·         Coaching and mentoring

·         Time management

·         Concern for quality and standards

·         Result orientation

·         Ethics and integrity

·         Effective communication public relations