Position: Assistant Nursing Officer – 2 Post
Location: Kyerwa, Kagera.
Deadline: 30th April, 2025.
Survival Hospital
Survival Hospital is a private healthcare facility located in theushe, Mabira, Kyerwa District in Kagera Region of northwestern Tanzania. It was established to address the growing need for accessible and affordable quality healthcare services in the region. The hospital offers both general and specialized medical services, aiming to serve not only the residents of Bukoba and surrounding districts but also patients from nearby regions and neighboring countries like Uganda and Rwanda.
The hospital is known for its commitment to providing patient-centered care, with a focus on both preventive and curative services. It has departments such as outpatient and inpatient care, maternity, internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, laboratory services, and pharmacy. Survival Hospital also plays a role in public health education, encouraging early diagnosis and treatment of common diseases, as well as promoting maternal and child health programs.
With a team of qualified doctors, nurses, and medical specialists, Survival Hospital Kagera strives to maintain a high standard of medical service delivery. The hospital is also recognized for its clean environment, modern facilities, and effective management. It continues to grow as a trusted healthcare provider in the region, contributing to better health outcomes for the local population.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Nurse Manager/In-charge, the Assistant Nursing officer will assist with all nursing
activities and quality initiatives carried out within the unit. He will also maintain open communication channels with their immediate supervisor, as well as other SURVIVAL HOSPITAL departments for the benefit of the patients and staff. Finally, the Assistant Nursing officer will maintaining patient confidentiality and will provide the best of care at all times. The Assistant Nursing Officer will play a key role in the provision of research nursing services, day-to-day planning, and execution of clinical study activities, and to act as a team player for a clinical study team consisting of research nurses and study physicians.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Delivering high quality nursing care to patients;
- Organizing and assisting clients and relatives towards patients’ well being;
- Liaising with staff in other disciplines who are contributing towards promoting well-being of the patients;
- Involving patients and relatives in care and rehabilitation;
- Keeping and maintaining up-to date inventory and report any loss or damage promptly;
- Keeping records of all staff and leave schedule for all nursing staff in her unit;
- Planning and conducting ward rounds and carry out all instructions thereafter;
- Ordering and keeping proper records of DDA and other drugs to check on validity and expiry date for each drug;
- Assisting staff in practicing new trends of nursing care and participating in Research;
- Demonstrating an attitude of faithfulness, love and compassion in the course of fulfilling the call to care and comfort the patients;
- Keeping abreast with new knowledge and skills through self-development and Participation in various scientific activities; and
- Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior
Qualifications Requirement:
- Knowledge, skills, abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily.
- These could be manual, Administrative, technical, professional and operational.
A. ACADEMIC/EDUCATION.
- Minimum Diploma in Nursing from recognized collage or school of nursing.
- Current registration with the Tanzania Nurses and Mid wives Council (TNMC).Tanzania job opportunities
- Maintains a valid Nursing Licensures in the United Republic of Tanzania.
- Certificate of following module during Nurse Orientation .certificate in Basic life support (BLS).
B. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospital setting basically in maternity and labor unit.
- Work efficiently under pressure, have technical profiency, be able to work well with a Team or take charge if required.
- Possess exceptional patient interaction.
Skills and Competence:
- Patient Management skills.
- Team worker, able to work in a multicultural environment, punctual and high integrity.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation.
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- Be familiar and experienced with JCIA and other relevant quality bodies in terms of application and utilization.
How to Apply:
Application letter, cv and education certificates should be submitted electronically to: humanresource@survival.co.tz
The hiring team will contact only shortlisted candidates for interviews.
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