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Duty Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• The Head of Nursing will oversee and ensure all the nursing services of CoRSU are provided effectively and efficiently by providing overall relevant technical support to various departments at CoRSU.
• Work in liaison with staff of all disciplines, develop a nursing vision and strategy for CoRSU, promoting nursing leadership that is safe, caring and responsive.
• The jobholder will lead and manage the development of nursing practice (professional conduct) to enhance patient care throughout CoRSU.
• The incumbent will also ensure students in training and all nurses at CoRSU are educated and trained to an appropriate standard to meet the care needs of patients and modern clinical practice standards.
• The incumbent will manage all nursing resources (i.e. personnel and budget for Nursing including Clinical Education & Training, Nurse Recruitment, Research in Nursing, Nursing Development).

Required Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate must be a Registered Nurse with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC).
• Possession of a Diploma in Nursing is essential while a Degree in Nursing is highly desirable.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or a qualification in Health Services Management or general management is an added advantage.
• At least eight years’ experience of nursing care, three of which should be in team leadership and managerial position.

NB: Capable People with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (detailed CV with covering letter plus copies of academic qualifications) to The Head of Human Resources, CoRSU Hospital P.O. Box 46 Kisubi, Uganda or email to hr@corsu-hospital.org.