About US:
The United States Government under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
(PEPFAR) is a key partner in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda that plans to complement the Government of Uganda’s (GOU) effort in addressing the Human Resources for Health (HRH) shortage. The support aims to scale up HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment interventions in light of the rising HIV/AIDS prevalence in the country. Health workers recruited under this support will be contracted by the implementing Partners and they will be seconded to identified hospitals and Health Centres.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Takes part in a continuous nursing coverage on Wards/Units by receiving reports and effectively handing over to in-coming shift.
· The incumbent will provide comprehensive care to mothers during pregnancy with emphasis on identifying high risk cases and refers them to Doctors.
· Ensures that aseptic techniques re adhered to in carrying out deliveries.
· Provides comprehensive care to mothers during labour with emphasis on keeping proper records, use of drugs and prevention of complication to mothers and babies.
· Ensures that the babies’ air passages are clear, assess and keep baby warm constantly watch the umbilical cord and carry out immunization.
· Ensure that the babies are properly labeled a with an identification tag.
· Provides comprehensive care to mothers during pregnancy with emphasis on prevention of infection and successful breast-feeding and infant nutrition.
· Adheres to the relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
· Provides Obstetrical emergency care and refer complicated cases to the Doctor.
· The incumbent registers births of the newborns.
· Maintains close contact with patients.
· Ensures confidentiality.
· Receives patients, registers admissions and discharges.
· Participates in Primary Health Care activities
· Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Nursing Officer
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicants should preferably hold a Certificate of Enrolment in Midwifery from a recognized Institution.
· The Enrolled midwives must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should strictly adhere to the following requirements to avoid disqualification:
1. Complete all parts of the application form (PSF 3, Revised 2008), download here, and submit three (3) copies for each post in case more than one job is applied for.
2. On each application form the following must be attached;
· Recent and original copies of the passport size photographs.
· Copies of the academic and professional certificates.
· Copies of letters of appointment, plus confirmation letters as it may apply.
· Copies of Registration Certificates and valid Practicing Licenses for Health Workers who are required by law to register with the relevant Professional Councils.
3. It is emphasized that:
· All applications should bear the name of the Institution, title of the post and its reference number. (check at top of advert)
· Applicants must state clearly on the application forms their contact addresses and telephone numbers.
· Short listed candidates shall be required to bring their unlaminated original certificates at the interview. Failure to present the original certificates or any other relevant documents may lead to automatic disqualification from interviews. Health Workers who are on long term training must not apply.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring their original certificates unlaminated at the interview. Candidates who will present forged certificates are to be handed over to the Police for appropriate action. Health workers who are already in government service or private not for profit (PNFP) employment should not apply and will not be considered.
Send to:
Secretary, Health Service Commission.
Plot No. 1 Pilkington Road,
Workers’ House,
3rd Floor (Northern Wing) or
P.O. Box 7452, Kampala
Deadline: 2nd September, 2015