Maquassi Hills Site Community Health Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for coordination and mentoring community health workers on a daily basis to maintain the highest quality service delivery to the remote communities.

• Responsible for administration (record keeping of patient’s information, reports, ordering material/ equipment, inventory systems etc.)

• Ensuring that community health workers understand, follow guidelines and adhere to policies of the organisation.

• Scheduling of community health workers daily tasks, training personnel, conducting performance evaluations and development plans.

• Provide support on medical care and health education to communities.

• Initiate Home Based Care projects and meet report deadlines

• Liaise with medical institution for referrals for further medical conditions

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Accountability

• Teamwork

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Leadership and Personal Effectiveness

• Good organisational skills, including ability to work within tight deadlines.

• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, and to use own initiative.

• Computer literate.

• Experience in using word processing, emailing and internet facilities and willingness and aptitude to learn new technology applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric certificate

• Computer literate

• Community nursing qualification and registered with SA nursing council

• Minimum valid Code 08 Drivers licence and own a vehicle

• 3 years community nursing experience

Vacancy Type: 12 months fixed contract

Job Status: Full time

Closing Date: 18/09/2013

NB: HOW TO APPLY

Submit application letter accompanied by your CV, Certified Copies of Certificate to

36A Kruger Street, Kruger complex, Office No.5 Walmaransstad 2630

For any enquiries send email to: info@lesedingcg.org.za / TEL: 012 717 5548 /

Tshepiso on 076 123 5456 & Mr Mpisa on 083 720 684