PRINCIPAL NURSING OFFICER I / HOSPITAL MATRON – Bamalete Lutheran Hospital

Bamalete Lutheran Hospital is a reputable, very busy level 1 district mission hospital providing a range of health care services. The hospital invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:

PRINCIPAL NURSING OFFICER I / HOSPITAL MATRON (3-5 Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary Scale: D2 (P291, 108 – 321,012 per annum) Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing Science, Midwifery qualification

Experience: Not less than twelve (12) years post-graduation experience, two (2) of which should have been served at (D3) salary scale.

Duties & Responsibilities: Duties are but not limited to:

• Heading the nursing department and is accountable for safe, quality and cost effective nursing practice in the hospital
• Providing leadership and coordinates a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Participating in budget preparation for the hospital
• Making plans for nursing staff development
• Giving guidance on maintenance of quality governance, systems for the nursing team.
• Planning and projecting manpower growth and long term needs for the department/facility.
• Developing annual performance plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders
• Analyzing, interpreting and submitting data for the departments/facility.
• Assesses effectiveness of care delivery for multi-disciplinary team through reviews and formal evaluation.
• Evaluating the implementation of guidelines and strategies to maintain a safe and secure working environment.
• Monitoring and evaluating mechanisms for compliance with national referrals systems for patients.
• Analyzing medico-legal issues and submits reports to relevant authorities.
• Evaluating inpatient flow in order to redirect the allocation of resources.

Competencies:

• Ability to scan the changing and competitive environment and respond to it
• Visionary and connective leadership skills
• Critical analytical skills
• Computer literate