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JOB TITLE: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Nursing officer–(1Nurse)

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REPORTING TO: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Supervisor

DUTY STATION:  Kyotera , Mpigi, Sembabule and Kalangala

 Major Function:

This position will be required to assist the clinical officer when carrying out circumcision and provide quality

nursing care to clients coming for circumcision. He/ She will also support VMMC related training and must treat each client with dignity and respect.

Background Information

Rakai Health Sciences Program is a collaborative Bio-medical research and service delivery organization.  It strives to improve the quality of life of the local population through a combination of community based research, curative services and prevention strategies in the district of Rakai, South Western Uganda.  It is based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute – Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.

The Program is seeking to strengthen its staffing position in order to efficiently execute its research and service activities at a Regional Level.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

·    Assist clinical officers in carrying out circumcisions

·    Provide nursing care to clients attending the clinic

·    Assess clinical patient problems and triages patient under the advice of a clinical officer

·    Cleaning, disinfecting and packing  surgical instruments

·    To treat each  client with dignity, respect and understanding

·    Maintain nursing records according to mandatory legal requirements ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times

·    Ensure procedures are carried out safely in accordance with agreed policies

·    Any other duties as may be assigned

Education, Key Competencies and Experience:

·    Completion of Nurses Training from a recognized education institution

·    Minimum of 3 years work experience in a clinical setting

·    Experience of working in a theatre setting is an added advantage

·    Ability to effectively communicate with patients

·    Knowledge of good nursing procedures and practices

·    Ability to work in a team

·    Willingness to work extra hours

·    Must be willing to work in rural settings

How to apply:

Only qualified applicants should submit their application letter, valid academic documents and detailed resume (C.V) with three recognizable referees not later than 2^nd February, 2018, 5:00pm to:

The Human Resource Manager                

Rakai Health Sciences Program,

P.O. Box 279, KALISIZO                                 

Or                

Deliver to: Rakai Health Sciences Program offices

Clement Hill Plot 8 Kampala

Or

Send by E-Mail to:- info@rhsp.org