6 Nurse, Head of Department/Matron A0 at Ngororero District (Deadline: 27 December, 2023)

I. Summary of Overall Role and Responsibilities The Nurse, Head of Department / Matron is responsible of coordinating all nursing activities and records in the Department II. Key Duties and Tasks  Participate in the management meetings.  Assist the Department matrons in the performance appraisal process.  Contribute to the continuing transformation of clinical services within the department  Develop and approve formulations of nursing /midwifery guideline, goals and programs for nursing/midwifery services consistent within the department  Develop, maintain and review nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards nursing practice, hospital operational policies.  Encourage and support a positive work environment to ensure positive staff morale and quality services.  Ensure effective processes and mechanisms are in place to encourage best practice to improve clinical outcomes and quality  Ensure performance and quality data are collected and maintained to support utilization initiatives  Establish and foster effective working relationships with and between the various professional groups within the hospitals.  Establish, as part of the management team, priorities, strategies and action plans to achieve stated outcomes, goals and objectives.  Good understanding of assets and materials management in the department  Interact with all nursing/midwifery providers, doctors, patients and family members in timely manner.  Mentor and coach Department matrons and nurse managers in leadership roles.  Monitor patients’ data and electronic medical records  Oversee nursing schedule to assure they meet staff needs standards  Participate as an active member in quality assurance committee meetings.  Participate in all hospital administrative decisions and meetings  Participate in infection control and environmental hygiene of the hospital  Promote a climate and develop mechanisms which ensure constant upgrading and currency of nursing and midwifery skills.  Promote customer care service and hospitality and respond to and adequately resolve complaints or concerns from staff, patient or families about nursing services in the department.  Provide supervision, training and guidance to all nursing/ midwifery staff  Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor  Supervise and review nursing/midwifery staffing needs  Support the researchers’ nurses and clinical researchers to promote excellence in Research nursing and midwifery in the department.  Assist students in clinical attachment  Perform any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor III.