Principal Nursing Officer (Nursing)

1 Yumbe RRH)

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

Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Nursing

Qualifications: i. BSc. Degree in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. ii. Post-Graduate Qualification (Diploma or Masters) in Administration or Management or Health Services Management or equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Experience At least six (6) years’ experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior Nursing Officer (Nursing). Other

Good management, communication, counseling and interpersonal skills.

Duties and

a) Plan, organize and coordinate nursing services. b) Supervise the provision of quality nursing services. c) Provide professional guidance and support supervision. d) Plan and implement quality assurance programmes. e) Enforce ethical professional conduct and manage performance of nursing staff. f) Conduct and utilize evidence-based research to improve nursing practice. g) Mentor, train and coach nursing staff and interns h) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.