Vacancy title:
Nursing Officer

Jobs at:
Terrewode

Deadline of this Job:
17th September2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 3rd September2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About us
The Association for The Association for Rehabilitation and Re-orientation of Women for Development (TERREWODE), a national NGO headquartered in Soroti has tor the past 19 years dedicated efforts to improving women’s sexual, reproductive health rights. We are an active partner of the Ministry of Health in supporting treatment of women and girls who suffer from the devastating oondition of Obstetric Fistula and other child birth injuries; and helping them to reintegrate in to society with dignity. We broke the silence on myths surrounding fistula and have since then implemented innovative strategies for increasing awareness and advocacy about the condition, including its prevention

JOB DETAILS:
We are currently seeking tor qualified and passionate medical professionals to fill the following vacant positions.
3). Job Title: Nursing Officer
Duty Station: Soroti
Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer

Job summary
The job involves assessing fistula patient health problems and needs. S\he will develop and implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records, in addition to administering nursing care to: ill. convalescent, disabled patients, s/he will advise on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.

Person specifications:

Essential

•  Should be Enrolled\Registered Nurse or Midwife from a recognized institution. Double trained nurse is an added advantage.
  
•  Should have a formal and valid licensed to practice in Uganda
  
•  Should have at least 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting. Preferable
  
•  Theatre expenence
  
•  Training and expenence in Obstetric fistula care.
  
•  Demonstrated supervision skills in a health facility
  
•  Training and experience in Counseling. Personal qualities:
  
•  Demonstrate empathy and compassion for the plight of women suffering from obstetric fistula and other childbirth injuries with commitment lo the restoration of their dignity.
  
•  Passionate on women issues
  
•  A commitment to clinical excellence.
  
•  Awillingness to live and work in Soroti area. Communication and interpersonal skills
  
•  Ensure confidentiality, respect and care for patients.
  
•  Work well in a team environment and show respect to colleagues and subordinates.
  
•  Open and transparent communication style.