Director of Nursing and Midwifery RUTSIRO DISTRICT HEALTH :Deadline: Aug 9, 2022

Job Description

– Coordinate and approve formulations of nursing /midwifery guideline, goals and programs for nursing/midwifery services consistent with the mission
and goals of DH
– Develop, maintain, implement and review nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards nursing practice, hospital operational
policies.
– Communicate with all nursing/midwifery providers timely manner.
– Participate in all hospital administrative decisions and meetings
– Organize and conduct meeting for nurses/midwives
– Participate in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff and assure sufficient staff is hired.
– Collaborate with academic institutions, hospitals, professional regulatory bodies and health stakeholders
– Oversee nursing schedule to assure they meet staff needs standards
– Make report for the supervisory authority.
– Provide supervision, training and guidance to all nursing/ midwifery staff.
– Contribute to the continuing transformation of clinical services within the organization
– Work with others to protect and promote the health and well being of patients, their families and the wider community.
– Participate as an active member in quality assurance committee meetings.
– Promote customer care service and hospitality and respond to and adequately resolve
complaints or concerns from staff, patient or families about nursing services.
– Support the researchers’ nurses and clinical researchers to promote excellence in Research nursing and midwifery.
– Perform other work-related duties as assigned
– Participate in environmental hygiene of the hospital
– Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor
– Perform other related duties as required