Asamala Health Services-Area18 Mediclinic
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of Nurse/Midwife Officer tenable at Asamala Health Services (Area 18 Medi-Clinic) in Lilongwe.
REPORTING TO: Medical Director
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in medical, surgical, pediatric and obstetric units according to established standards and practices. To help make the company’s clinic a place where clients feel taken care of.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Consult with and keep the supervisor informed of the activities and well-being of patients assigned to you.
2. Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment cost-effectively.
3. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
4. Maintain patient’s rights and confidentiality on patients and personnel.
5. Admit and orient patients. Receive detailed reports on assigned patients. Write ongoing reports on the condition of patients.
6. Prepare for doctors’ rounds and accompany doctors on rounds. Ensure that doctor’s orders on patients are carried out. Arrange for appointments when patients are discharged.
7. Attend to patients’ hygiene, i.e. bed bath, oral care, hair care, fingernails and pressure area care.
8. Give medications accordingly as to dressings and ambulation of patients. Feed patients
9. Check IVs, and catheters and record the intake and output of patients. Check V/S, follow laboratory results and ensure that the results are pinned on the patient chart.
10. Attend in-service training and other meetings. Ensure cooperation with other personnel.
11. Attend to any other duties as assigned by supervisors.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Nursing and Midwifery.
- Registered and current licence
- Sufficient previous clinical experience in Medical and surgical nursing.
Method Of Application
Interested candidates must send application letters, CVs and copies of certificates not later than 18th March 2024 to The Administrator, Area 18 Mediclinic, P.O. Box 31879, Lilongwe 3. or Email: [email protected]