Principal Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

Reference: HRM 72/173/40 - MSWNH

Reports to: Assistant Commissioner (Nursing)

Qualifications: i. BSc. Midwifery Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. ii. Post-graduate qualification (Diploma or Master’s Degree) in Administration or Management or Health Services Management from a recognized Institution or University. Experience: At least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Nursing Officer in Government. Other

Demonstrate good leadership qualities and integrity. Duties and

Responsibilitie

s: a) Provide leadership to the Nursing Division.

b) Plan, Coordinate, budget, monitor and evaluate nursing services for the Regional Referral Hospital. c) Provide technical guidance and support supervision for effective delivery of nursing services. d) Monitor and evaluate nursing services. e) Manage and account for resources. f) Initiate and review Nursing guidelines g) Enforce adherence to professional code of conduct and ethics. h) Provide guidance for career development and training for Nurses. i) Plan and coordinate the implementation of quality assurances programmes for Nursing services. j) Promote research and innovation in Nursing. k) Manage the performance of staff in the Division. l) Prepare and submit periodic reports. m) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.