Senior Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

Reference: HRM 72/173/36 - Kawempe RH

Reports to: Principal Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

Qualifications: BSc. Degree in Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution Experience: At least six (6) years’ experience three (3) of which should be at the level of Nursing

Officer (Midwifery) in Government. Other

Good communication, counseling and interpersonal skills. Duties and

Responsibilitie

s: a) Liaise with Wards/Units and Departments to provide quality health care in the area of specialty. b) Allocate duties to Nursing staff and students. c) Ensure smooth running of wards/units.

d) Requisition for supplies and drugs required by the ward/units and ensure their proper usage. e) Ensure that equipment is secure, functional and well maintained. f) Train Nursing students. g) Conduct performance appraisal of the Nursing staff. h) Participate in Primary Health Care activities. i) Participate in research activities. j) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.