Nurse Jobs – Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO)

Job Title:    Nurse

Organization:  Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About Organisation:

Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) is an indigenous Non-Governmental Organization registered with the Uganda NGO Board and is committed to improving the quality of life of orphans and other vulnerable children.

 

Job Summary:   The Nurse will be required to provide proper nursing services to children, health education, counselling, Nutritional planning, Nursing consultations and any other Health requirement as may be directed by your supervisor at all times on a daily basis..

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitor patient’ condition and asses their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
  • Observe and interpret patients’ symptoms and communicate them to physicians
  • Collaborate with physicians and House Parents to devise individualized care plans for the children
  • Perform routine procedures and fill in the patient; charts
  • Adjust and Administer patient’ medication and provide treatments
  • Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces)
  • Provide instant medical; care in emergencies
  • Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for the children
  • Monitor patient vitals to detect changes in symptoms, health and pain
  • Administer medication
  • Set up procedures with appropriate tools, maintain a full inventory of supplies
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Communicate clearly and directly with the children, and provide emotional support to children under stress.
  • Provide a monthly report on the status of the Children to Head Office
  • Continuous coordination with the House Parents
  • Any other duties assigned by your supervisor.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • A Degree in Nursing.
  • A Certificate in Para- Counselling and good clinical practice from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
  • Utmost Three years of working experience in a child-related environment.
  • Computer Literacy and Documentation Skills are essential to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Accurate attention to detail.
  • Goal-oriented, organized team player.
  • Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels

 

How to Apply:

Click on the link to fill in the form:  Click Here

Send merged copies of your Cover Letter and CV to jobs@uweso.org

All documents should be sent as a single pdf document (not more than 5MB)

 

Deadline: 24th July 2024  by 5 pm

 

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Date Posted 2024-07-16T21:37
Valid Through 2024-07-17T00:00
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO)
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda

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