Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

RRH, 3 Fort Portal RRH, 1 Kayunga RRH, 2 Gulu RRH, 5 Mbale RRH, 2

Masaka RRH, 2 Soroti RRH and 2 Kabale RRH)

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH-RRH

Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

Qualifications: BSc. Midwifery Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution

Duties and

a) Receive patients, register admissions, discharge patients and record deaths. b) Carry out antenatal care with emphasis of identifying high risk cases and refer them to Doctors. c) Provide care during labour with emphasis of keeping proper records, use of drugs and prevention of complications to mother and baby.

d) Provide care during puerperium with emphasis on prevention of infection and advise on breast feeding and infant nutrition. e) Provide care in VCC and reproductive health clinics for women. f) Participate in bedside nursing procedures as a member of the caring team. g) Participate in Doctors ward rounds. h) Prepare patients for meals and participate in serving them. i) Keep patients comfortable and ensure a healthy environment. j) Participate in research activities. Page 28 of 62

k) Impart knowledge and skills to students and staff. l) Adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics. m) Prepare daily ward reports and hands over. n) Manage and account for allocated resources. o) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.