4 posts for Nurses in Uganda at Infectious Diseases Institute

Job Title: Nurses (4)
Will be required to assist the clinical officer when carrying out circumcision and to provide quality nursing care to clients coming for circumcision. He/ she must treat each client with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assists clinical officers in carrying out circumcisions
• Provides nursing care to clients attending the clinic
• Assesses clinical patient problems and triages patient under the advice of a clinical officer
• Cleaning, disinfecting and packing surgical instruments
• To treat each client with dignity, respect and understanding in accordance with IDI's philosophy
• Maintain nursing records according to mandatory legal requirements ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Ensure procedures are carried out safely in accordance with agreed policies
• Participates as a full member of the IDI-KCC care team by communicating effectively and liaising with other members of the interdisciplinary team

Job requirement

Education Requirements:
• Completion of Nurses Training from a recognized education institution
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a clinical setting
• Additional training in HIV/AIDS
• Experience of working in a theatre setting is an added advantage

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to communicate with clients In local language
• Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS related issues
• Knowledge of good nursing procedures and practices
• Ability for team work
• Willingness to work extra hours

How to apply

Qualified and interested persons may apply online on our website: http://idi.mak.ac.ug, Hand deliver, post OR email an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:

The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute
P. O. Box 22418, Kampala.
hr@idi.co.ug

Deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 22nd February 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted