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Job Title:    Staff Nurse (3 Jobs)

Organization: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

Duty Station: Masindi Hospital (01), Gulu RR Hospital (01), Nakaseke Hospital, Uganda

About US:

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international not for profit NGO, with its Headquarters based in Los Angeles, California. AIDS Healthcare Foundation is registered in Uganda as AIDS Healthcare Foundation – Uganda Cares (AHF-Uganda Cares) which is collaboration between the Uganda Ministry of Health and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (U.S.A) to provide free HIV and AIDS services; including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings.

Job Summary:  The Staff Nurse 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications, Skills 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.
• Three years of experience providing similar services in a reputable health facility or organization.

How to Apply:

All candidates should Email their applications (cover letter and updated 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: 15^th April 2024

NB: Attach application letter, CV and All relevant documents.

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