Nursing Officer - (ENT)

Reference: HRM 72/173/24 - Moroto RRH

Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer (ENT)

Qualifications: i. Bachelor of Nursing from a recognized University or training Institution ii. Evidence of training in ENT from a recognized Institution. Duties and

a) Administer ENT drugs, ear drops, nasal drops, give and teach proper technique b) Manage emergencies that is epistaxis, airway obstruction, tracheostomy blockage, inhaled foreign body. c) Provide pre operation and post operation case for tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, mastoidectomy and septoplasty.

d) Perform basic procedures under supervision including ear syringing, ear suction, foreign body removal from the ear/ nose and nasal packing for epistaxis e) Assist ENT surgeon/ ENT clinical officer in examination including otoscopy, anterior rhinoscopy and throat exam. f) Prepare patients and relatives, acquire consent, counseling and shaving where needed g) Monitoring patients during and after surgery, and manage pain and bleeding h) Document theatre notes, instruments counts and specimens i) Prepare and sterilize ENT instruments, endoscopes, suction machines.

j) Assist in performing of audiometry, tympanometry, tuning fork tests and voice management k) Wound dressing and removal of sutures, nasal pack removal l) Hearing aid counseling and maintenance m) Ensure infection prevention, waste segregation, and equipment maintenance n) Ensure professional code of conduct and patient confidentiality o) Supervise and appraise subordinate staff.