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| AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AKF) |
11 Staff Nurses jobs
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2021 - 2022
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 11
Deadline: 05 May 2022
Hiring Organization: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AKF)
Job Details:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AKF) is an international non-profit NGO based in Los Angeles, California, USA. AHF operates across 45 countries worldwide and has 1.5M+ patients in care, the majority of these being in Africa. AHF Africa comprises 13 country programs. AHF collaborates with the Governments of these countries through Ministries /Departments of Health (MOH) to provide cutting edge medicine and free HIV and AIDS services, including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings. The organisation now seeks to hire a highly competent, dynamic, and experienced person to fill the positions below.
STAFF NURSE - 11 POSITIONS
The positions are based at Ntungamo HC IV & Rwashamire HC IV in Ntungamo district, Masaka Hospital, Atutur Hospital & Kumi Hospital in Kumi district, Kanoni KC IV in Gomba district, Nakaseke Hospital, Mukujju HC IV in Tororo district, Pabbo HC ill in Amuru District & Namokora HC IV in Kitgum district, Ngora Freda Carr Hospital in Ngora district. This position provides quality care to patients in a health care setting. Assists the health care team and may act as a team leader within the scope of the practice guidelines. The holders of these positions will perform among others the foliowing duties.
• Provides skilled nursing procedures.
• Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
• Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified)
• Attends and participates in team conferences, meetings, CMEs as required.
• May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
• May supervise care given by other health workers e.g., HIV Medics, ART Aides, Maintenance workers, Interns, Phlebotomists etc.
• Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
• Provides patient and family education as directed by the clinical team.
• Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making skill
Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum of Diploma in nursing obtained from a reputable training institution.
• Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
• Additional qualification in HIV and AIDS counselling will be an added advantage
• Must have at least 3 years of experience providing similar services in a reputable health facility or organization.
• Hands on experience in HIV prevention, care, and management.
Application procedure
To be considered for this recruitment, please.
Address your email application (Cover
Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB - any larger email will not be considered.
Deadline: Monday 05 May 2022 at 5:00pm
AIDS Healthcare Foundation is on Equal Opportunity Employer.
Date Posted: 2022-04-25
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