Job Title: 2 Nurse Counsellors (Assistant Nursing Officers) – Ministry of Health Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: Ministry of Health
Duty Station: Soroti Regional Referral Hospital & Fort Portal Regional Referral, Uganda
Reports to: Nurse Incharge
Ministry of Health Profile:
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has received a grant from the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) Cooperative Agreement (CoAg), a strategic mechanism of the United States Government (USG) to implement activities in line with its mandate in support of the Public health response to HIV/AIDS and other health systems. CDC will be supporting a pool of Human Resources that are expected to lead the implementation of the grant. The staff to be recruited under this grant will be contracted by the MOH. The contracts are for one (1) year renewable subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance of the staff.
Job Summary:
Providing quality nursing care.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Providing quality nursing care and services.
- Providing HIV counselling services.
- Preparing and submitting reports.
- Coaching and mentorship peers.
- Participating in research activities for evidence-based practice.
- Implementing nursing protocols.
- Accounting for supplies and drugs.
- Conducting primary health care and health education.
- Adhering to code of conduct and Ethics.
Key Outputs:
- Quality nursing services provided.
- Nursing protocols implemented
- HIV counselling services provided.
- Coaching and mentoring undertaken.
- Accountability of available equipment, supplies and drugs provided
- Participating in community outreaches.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a Diploma in Nursing or Comprehensive Nursing.
- Candidates possessing additional qualifications in health care management will have an added advantage.
- Must be registered with Uganda Nurses and midwives’ Council and valid practicing license
- Must have trainings in HIV counselling and patient management.
- At least two years (2) working experience in a similar position with a reputable organization/Institution.
How To Apply for Ministry of Health Uganda Jobs 2022
Handwritten applications should be Hand Delivered to the Central Registry of the MOH Headquarters-Kampala between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday and addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health Headquarters (Central Registry)
Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Wandegeya
Please include your telephone number and email contacts on the application. Applicants should attach the following:
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Copy of the National Identity Card.
- Detailed curriculum Vitae.
- Copies of the academic certificates and transcripts.
- Two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers.
- A photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position.
- Candidates employed by the Public Service or Local Governments should attach a clearance from employers and submit together with application letter)
(Candidates who fail to provide the above documentation will not be considered)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the MOH Noticeboard
Closing Date: 21st June 2022 at 5:00 pm
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