Principle Nursing Officer – Ministry of Health and Wellness

Job Description

Mandate: Ministry of Health exists to promote and provide integrated, holistic and sustainable preventative, curative, rehabilitative quality health service to the nation.

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (Locals only)

1. CIRCULAR NO. 18 OF 2023 VACANCY: PRINCIPAL NURSING OFFICER
I -D2 (TEMPORARY)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified nurses/ Midwives (preferably retired) for the above position in the Ministry of Health, Department of Health Services Management, tenable at Princess Marina Hospital (5), Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital (5) and S’brana Hospital (2).

SALARY: D2 (P305, 664 – 337,068 per annum)

BENEFITS:

a) Severance pay and baggage allowance payable at the end of the temporary appointment.
b) To be paid 30% of nurses’ overtime allowance and 10% post-basic allowance.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Nursing/Midwifery. A master’s in Nursing/Midwifery will be an added advantage. Post basic Diploma or Degree in Psychiatric nursing.
Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 15 years of work experience post qualification

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To plan, manage and provide professional and administrative leadership in the delivery of nursing services.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Supervises complex work situations and coordinates patient care.
2. Plans the nursing care services provided in health care campaigns or outreach services.
3. Develops annual performance plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.
4. Interprets broad national strategies and policies that are aligned to the values and culture of the facility.
5. Develops departmental objectives, protocols and guidelines.
6. Gives guidance on the maintenance of quality governance and systems for the nursing team.
7. Establishes systems for organizing and delivering nursing care services to acceptable standards.
8. Coordinates the utilization of resources in the region.
9. Assesses learning needs and recommends training.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

1. Analysis and Problem-Solving
2. Innovation
3. Attention to detail
4. Customer Service Orientation
5. Interpersonal Sensitivity
6. Oral communication
7. People development
8. Professional/Technical skills
9. Planning and Organizing
10. Team work