Nursing Officer Grade II at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)
- Company: Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)
- Location: Uganda
- State: Mbarara
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Healthcare Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Nursing Officer Grade II
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Nursing Officer shall be resident at Kihumuro Campus and shall be responsible for providing nursing care, nursing assessment, maintenance and improvement of the health of students as well as early detection and correction of health problems, including appropriate referrals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Receiving patients, registering admissions and making appropriate
• Providing First Aid to students and staff.
• Providing treatment to patients.
• Managing and isolating patients appropriately who may have an infectious disease.
• Notifying the local public health authorities about patients with contagious diseases for the purpose of minimizing infection spread and complying with legal requirements
• Providing counseling services to students.
• Maintaining a clean and healthy environment for patients.
• Participating in bedside nursing procedures.
• Giving health education talks in regard to proper and recommended diet practices
• Imparting knowledge and skills to health support staff.
• Compiling daily and monthly reports.
• Preparation and maintaining patient health records.
• Managing and accounting for allocated resources.
• Keeping account of stock and reordering as required within the budget.
• Supervising and appraising staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
• A Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC).
• Should be between 25 to 35 years of age.
Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit formal application letters accompanied by detailed CVs, certified copies of all relevant academic documents, and copies of their National Identification Cards. In addition, they should indicate three names, telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of professional referees. Two of the referees should separately send sealed confidential reference letters attesting to the applicant’s competences for the job applied for.Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than 29th July, 2022 at 5.00 pm.
The Secretary Appointments Board,
Mbarara University of Science and Technology,
P.O Box 1410, Mbarara
Email: [email protected]
Physical Address:
Office of the University Secretary,
Estates and Works block,
Kihumuro Campus,
Mbarara (7kms on Mbarara- Bushenyi Road)
