PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE/ NURSING OFFICER I (MIDWIFE) – Ministry of Health 833 views

Mandate: The Ministry of Health exists to promote and provide integrated, holistic and sustainable preventative, curative, rehabilitative quality health service to the nation.

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 14 OF 2022

VACANCY: PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE/ NURSING OFFICER I (MIDWIFE) C1 SALARY SCALE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry of Health, Department of Health Service Management, tenable at Okavango DHMT (J.P. Kavindama Primary Hospital).

SALARY: Cl (PI 74, 672-P207, 792 per annum) BENEFITS:

1. Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
2. Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% and Employee pays 5%).

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma/Degree in General Nursing with Diploma in Midwifery.

EXPERIENCED minimum of 4 years post qualification experience.

AGE LIMIT: 65 years.

Applicants must be registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide technical guidance in the delivery of comprehensive nursing services.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Manages and monitors the provision of nursing care in the ward or clinic.
2. Assesses health status of the patient to identify needs.
3. Prepares and takes clinical rounds for continuous patient monitoring.
4. Reinforces junior professional’s adherence to professional responsibility and adherence to set standards and guidance in nursing care.
5. Manages the use of habit forming drugs.
6. Identifies and submits unit or facility needs for budgetary purposes.
7. Precepts student nurses in the clinical area.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

1. Analytical and Problem Solving
2. Ethics and values
3. Customer Service Orientation
4. Integrity and trust
5. Oral Communication
6. Team Work

APPLICATIONS:

Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:

1. Full name, address and place of birth.
2. Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
3. Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
4. A minimum of two current references.
5. Certified copy of proof of Identity (Omang) and Passport for non-citizens.