Job Opportunity At BrighterMonday-Nurse Midwife

Description

Application deadline

2018-01-07

Industry: Government
Minimum Qualification: Certificate
Minimum Experience: 3 years

(i) Direct Entry Qualifications:

Holder of Form IV certificate with a certificate in nursing and enrolled by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.

(ii) Experience:

At least three years working experience with outstanding performance and good conduct in the field.

(iii) Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensuring administration of prescribed medications and treatments to patients in accordance with approved nursing techniques;
Preparing equipment and assist medical practitioner during treatment and examination of patient;
Clarifying procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension;
Providing/Creating awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient;
Observing, Assessing patient condition and reactions to detect deviation from normal and notifying the supervisor;
Documenting nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients;
Administering drugs and treatment as prescribed by the medical practitioner
Undertaking patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by physician including patient and family instruction;
Providing education health on family planning and safe motherhood to the Parks and neighboring community;
Conducting reproductive Child Health (RCH) care and family planning services in the Park community;
Providing primary health education on nutrition, sanitation and vaccination
Participating in dispensary quality improvement activities;
Providing first aid services to the staff and park community;
Arranging and participating in first aid training to the staff;
Identifying supplies and equipment requirements for the dispensary;
Conducting and providing inputs for wellness programs to the staff;
Educating and sensitizing people about infectious and none infectious diseases and securing voluntary counseling and testing (VCT);
Maintain cleanliness and proper disposal of medical waste products
Preparing reports for the work performed;
Performing other relevant duties as assigned by the Superiors;