Senior Enrolled Midwife

Reference: HRM/72/173/15 - Mbale RRH

Reports to: Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

Qualifications: i Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent. ii Certificate in Enrolled Midwifery from a recognized Institution Experience: At least three (3) years’ working experience as Enrolled Midwife in Government.

Duties and

a) Participate in a continuous nursing coverage on Wards/Unites by receiving reports and effectively handing over to in-coming shift. b) Receive patients, register admissions, discharge patients and record deaths. c) Provide Nursing Care services to patients. d) Keep patients comfortable and ensure clean and safe environment. Page 34 of 62

e) Keep patients comfortable and ensure a healthy environment. f) Give out treatment as prescribed and carry out nursing procedures. g) Carry out observations, keep records and ensure their safe custody. h) Participate in Doctors/Clinical Officers Ward Rounds. i) Receive patients, register admissions and discharges. j) Prepare patients for meals and participate in serving them. k) Ensure that aseptic procedures are adhered to in the preparation of sterile procedures. l) Carry out Health Education to patients and their attendants. m) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.