The Ugandan Jobline

• Provides leadership and prevails over the Nursing Staff in the
  Hospital with the view to achieve and sustain acceptable health care
  practices in accordance with the internal SOP and internationally
  acceptable nursing values;
• Responsible for formulating and implementing Nursing SOPs, policies
  and procedures with the view to sustain best practices in nursing health
  care;
• Continuously analyses [audits] the quality of nursing care provided
  in the various Units, advises management on how quality of care can be
  improved in the facility, bearing in mind available resources and time.
• Works closely with the management team and stakeholders to acquire
  the right infrastructure, equipment and resources to sustain high quality
  nursing care in the Hospital;
• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates nursing services in
  compliance with the government regulations, policies and procedures in
  order to enhance high quality health care;
• Supports the Human Resources Department in determining human
  resources needs for Nurses; evolves job descriptions and specifications,
  short listing, CV evaluation and engagement, inducts new staff in best
  nursing practices applied in the Hospital.
• Maintains high operational standards in nursing care management to
  enable on- the-job training, skill transfer; inspires others based on what
  is being done and encourages them to uphold the best practices when
  handling patients.
• Works towards establishing a conducive environment for nurses by
  developing strategies aimed at creating collaboration; represents the
  Hospital at medical conferences and seminars with the view to benchmark with
  best practices and also uphold the corporate image of the Hospital.
• Conducts extensive research, evaluates results and prepares reports
  on the best approach the Hospital should undertake to streamline and
  sustain its operations in nursing care.
• Performs any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/ Midwifery
  obtained from a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
• A minimum of five (05) years working experience in a busy Hospital.
• Ensure high consistent quality care delivery in a cost effective
  manner.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Have the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Must have a flexible and well organized approach to work and an
  ability to meet deadlines
• Must have attentiveness to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Willingness to be on call and work outside the normal working hours
• Should be familiar with Hospital Total Quality Management (TQM),
  this is an added advantage.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work
• Excellent interpersonal
  skills Assign and supervise work of others.
• Should be able to formulate and implement nursing policies

• Cover letter, clearly indicating the Position for which you are
  applying and describing how you meet the minimum requirements;
• Updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae/ Resume, with names, contact
  telephone number, and email address of three (3) professional referees.
• Copies of Academic Transcript and Certificates.
• Any other information deemed necessary.

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