PRINCIPAL NURSING OFFICER I-D2 – Republic of Botswana Ministry of Health

Mandate: 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. 25 OF 2024
VACANCY:
VACANCY CODES: 111700613.1.1,111703268.1.1,111702162.1.1,111703043.3.1,
111700538.2.1,11170971.1.1,111700802.2.1,111703329.1.1,111700840.1.1
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions in the Ministry of Health, (Department of Nursing & Midwifery Services), tenable at various DHMTs within Ministry of Health.

SALARY: D2 (P337, 008 – 371,628 per annum)

BENEFITS:
a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
b) Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% and Employee pays 5%).
c) Nurses’ overtime allowance and Post Basic allowance (30% and 10%)
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in General Nursing or its equivalent.
Applicants must be registered under the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana and in possession of a valid practicing license.
EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years work experience as Principal Nursing Officer II or ten (10) years in a relevant field.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To plan, manage and provide professional and administrative leadership in the delivery of nursing services.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
1. Resolve complex work situations, coordinate and direct patient care.
2. Evaluate and approve monthly work schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
3. Evaluates patient care services and initiates care improvement strategies.
4. Plan the nursing care services provided in health campaigns or outreach services.
5. Assess effectiveness of care delivery for multi-disciplinary team through reviews and formal evaluation.
6. Evaluate the implementation of guidelines and strategies to maintain a safe and secure working environment.
7. Interprets broad national strategies and policies that are aligned to the values and culture of the facility.
8. Monitor the quality and efficiency of nursing care in the region.
9. Monitors the infection control measures within the practice according to local and National standards.
10. Plan and project manpower growth and long term needs for the department/facility.
11. Provide leadership and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team.
12. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the patient.
13. Gives guidance on the maintenance of quality governance and systems for the nursing team.
14. Establishes systems for organizing and delivering nursing care
services to acceptable standards.
1. Draw the budget for the Department/Facility.
2. Develop specific standards and guidelines on performance expectations for clinical teaching.
3. Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by Management.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
1. Decision Quality
2. Managing Through Systems
3. Organizational Agility
4. Building Effective Teams
5. Drive for Results
6. Organizational Agility
7. Ethics and Values
8. Integrity and Trust
9. Planning and Organizing
10. Building Effective Teams
11. Managing Vision and Purpose

APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:
a Full name, address and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional).
d) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months).
e) Certified copy of proof of Identity (Omang)
f) Certified copy of registration Certificate from Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana.