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Position Title:Nurse ,Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,
No. of Vacancies: 06 positions
REF: TS/HR/PM 015
Duty Station: Service centre
Reports to: Clinical Services Supervisor
Organization:The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda,vacancy in Uganda,
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Brief Company Profile:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda , an organisation contributing
to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the
quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection
and disease, requires the services of dedicated, competent, innovative and
results oriented persons for employment on a contract basis for the above
position;
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide nursing care and health education to TASO clients including
communities
To attract, retain, develop, manage and provide administrative support to
the Human Resources for outstanding performance in line with TASO’s strategic
plan. Page 4
Key Outputs
· Nursing care that meets national, international and TASO standards
received by all TASO clients
· Clients attended to in a timely manner
· Client knowledge on HIV/AIDS care improved
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Participate in the drawing and implementation of Centre medical work plans
and budget.
· Triage all clients coming to the clinic
· Provide information to clients, aimed at reducing their vulnerability to
diseases and infections through health education.
· Perform nursing techniques and procedures as requested and prescribed by
the doctors and clinicians
· Monitor patient flow and, in the case of patient overflow, assists in
preparation of examination rooms, preparation of patients for exam, and taking
of vital signs of patients
· Prescribe drugs when necessary
· Offer support in the dispensing of drugs and other medical items according
to prescription and maintain records
· Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness and sensitizations in the communities
· Carry out training of health workers from communities and other
institutions
· Maintain client records at the clinic
· Participate in general and medical staff meetings as required.
· Perform all duties and services in full compliance with set national and
international standards and procedures
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Nurse
Minimum Academic Qualification
Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing / Nursing Additional Training Necessary
· Training in Counselling and Training in HIV/AIDS care and support
Minimum Experience and Exposure:
2 years experience in clinical nursing services
Mode of Application:
Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited
to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials
and three referees.
All interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form which
can be down loaded from the TASO Website at www.tasouganda.org or any TASO Center.
Note: Please firmly staple your papers together and indicate post applied for on
right hand corner of envelop. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 23rd May 2014 at 4:30 pm.
Please forward your applications to:
The Director Human Resource & Administration
P.O. BOX 10443,
KAMPALA
“OR hands deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old
Mulago Hospital”.
