Nurse-JOB ADVERT

JOB ADVERT

Background
Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI) is a center of excellence for Lung Health in the College of
Health Sciences, Makerere University. Our mission is lung health research that integrates disease
prevention, clinical care and training in sub-Saharan Africa. MLI therefore seeks to recruit a nurse to
support service delivery at the Lung Institute Clinic (LIC).
Job Title: Nurse (1)
Reports to: Head of Clinical Services
Engagement: Fulltime
Duration: 1 year, renewable upon satisfactory performance
Job Summary: He/ She will play a crucial role in providing high-quality nursing care to our patients. He/
She will be responsible for delivering compassionate and patient-centered care, assisting in clinical
procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the well-being of patients and their
families.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Recording patients’ vital signs and medical information and progress
2. Preparing patients and assisting with treatments, surgery, or tests as needed
3. Providing care to patients based on their care plan outlined by their doctor
4. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of patients’ care, and medication administration
5. Re-evaluating patient care plans as conditions change and notify appropriate nursing and medical
   staff to changes in the patient’s status
6. Performing adherence counselling and other counselling needed by the patients
7. Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
8. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times
9. Ensuring storage and disposal of medication is carried out according to policy
10. Supporting research teams operating in the clinic
11. Performing other nursing duties such as organising the clinic, dusting, patient cleaning whenever
    needed.
12. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of patient care strategies.
13. Prepare regular reports on all assigned duties
    Qualifications & Skills:

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid nursing license from the appropriate regulatory body
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination
  etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Mentorship skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to cope in a crisis
• Excellent clinical and observational skills.
  
• All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit an application letter with a 3-page CV,
  Academic documents + two reference letters by the 23rd May 2024 using this link:
  https://forms.gle/F67QS9R5edT79Zdp9. Applications should be addressed to the:
  Administrator, HR
  Makerere University Lung Institute
  Lung Institute Building, New Mulago Hospital Complex, New Mulago Hill Road
  P.O. Box 7749, Kampala (U)
  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.