Ministry of Health and Child Care

Provincial Nursing Officer

Healthcare, Pharmacy, Doctors Jobs
Salary
3000 - 100 000

Job Description

Responsible and accountable for the provincial nursing and midwifery services. Plans, organizes, directs, manages, coordinates and oversees the activities and operations of provincial nursing services and programs including community nursing activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manages day-to-day running of nursing and midwifery activities in the provinces. 2. Supervises and appraises District Nursing Officers. 3. In collaboration with the MCH coordinator, facilitates the implementation of all MCH/FP activities. 4. Plans, monitors and evaluates nursing activities in the province so as to ensure high nursing standards. 5. Provides supportive, technical, administrative and psychological supervision of nursing activities in the province. 6. Plans and assesses provincial human resource need and facilitates training. 7. Ensures equitable distribution of nursing personnel. 8. Maintains an up to date information data base relative to nurse training education activities. 9. Promotes and initiates relevant operational research.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 1. Diploma/Degree in Nursing 2. Diploma/Degree in midwifery 3. Diploma/Degree in community nursing 4. Masters' Degree in Nursing Science/Midwifery or Public Health 5. At least 2 years' experience as a District Nursing Officer 6. Current registration with Nurses Council of Zimbabwe

How to Apply

Applications must be addressed to The Secretary, Ministry of Health and Child Care, P. 0. Box CY 1122 Causeway