Nurse / Midwife job at A Private Company

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Female Nurse / Midwife to join our team at a busy clinic in Kyotera Town. The successful candidate will provide quality nursing and maternal healthcare services, support patient care, and contribute to the delivery of safe, professional, and patient-centered healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in accordance with professional standards.
• Conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, treatment, and healthy living practices.

Maternal & Child Health

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care within the scope of practice.
• Assist with normal deliveries and monitor the wellbeing of mothers and newborns.
• Offer family planning counselling and reproductive health education.
• Identify and refer high-risk pregnancies or medical emergencies appropriately.

Clinic Operations

• Ensure proper infection prevention and control practices are maintained.
• Prepare treatment rooms and medical equipment for patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and confidentiality.
• Support stock management of medical supplies and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Nursing and/or Midwifery from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practising licence with the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Previous experience in a clinic, health centre, or hospital is an added advantage.
• Good clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply, as specified for this position.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Compassion and commitment to quality patient care.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Strong communication and counselling skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound clinical decisions.
• Attention to detail and effective record keeping.
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: UGX 250,000 per month
• Daily Allowance: UGX 5,000
• Accommodation: Provided free of charge

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in accordance with professional standards.
• Conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, treatment, and healthy living practices.
• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care within the scope of practice.
• Assist with normal deliveries and monitor the wellbeing of mothers and newborns.
• Offer family planning counselling and reproductive health education.
• Identify and refer high-risk pregnancies or medical emergencies appropriately.
• Ensure proper infection prevention and control practices are maintained.
• Prepare treatment rooms and medical equipment for patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and confidentiality.
• Support stock management of medical supplies and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.

• Good clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassion and commitment to quality patient care.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Strong communication and counselling skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound clinical decisions.
• Attention to detail and effective record keeping.
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills.

• Certificate or Diploma in Nursing and/or Midwifery from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practising licence with the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Previous experience in a clinic, health centre, or hospital is an added advantage.