Director of Nursing and Midwifery Unit at Muhanga District Health:(Deadline:17-06-2022)

Job Description

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

19. Perform other related duties as required