Nurse Specialist II-(4 Posts) - Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Nurse Specialist II-(4 Posts)

Organization : Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

 Application Deadline: 17 Oct 2016

 Nurse Specialist II-(X4) Position Description:

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences is inviting applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for employment to fill vacant posts listed hereunder for MUHAS Academic
Medical Centre (MAMC) at University New Campus of Mloganzilla.


3. Nurse Specialist II- 4 POSTS

a) . Required Qualifications

Holder of a Masters Degree in any of the Clinical Nursing / Midwifery specialties from a recognized institution and is registered with Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.
b) Area of Specialization
Critical Care & Trauma Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing and Midwifery ,
c) Duties and Responsibilities
I. Manage and coordinate's complex clinical care of patients
II. . Carries out administrative Duties and Responsibilities in his respective working area.
iii. Maintains all nursing standards in compliance with MAMC Policy guidelines.
iv. Supervises the professional work of the staff within the unit in cooperation with the Senior Nursing Officer in accordance with TNMC Code of Conduct.
v. Co-ordinates all nursing services in his/her area including attending referral patients.
vi. Designs and develops models for improving nursing and midwifery services.
vii. Applies advanced clinical reasoning, judgment and in depth knowledge to arrive at a differential diagnosis and determine a comprehensive care plan
viii. Prescribes and administers medicines/drugs according to scope of practice
ix. Teaches, guides and supervises clinical teaching to nursing/midwifery students, nursing staff including preceptors -
x. Utilize scientific evidences to promote development of policies and protocols.
xi. Designs/conducts scientific research for improvement of health care in their specialized area of practice
xii. Publishes and participates in scholarly activities to support prescriptive function of the nurses,
xiii. Maintains and reinforces professional code of ethics and conduct for practice
xiv. Develops and safeguards the implementation of infection and prevention and control (IPC) guidelines and standards
xv. Provides consultancy services in staffing, evaluation and makes recommendations for improvement. '
xvi. Conducts regularly review of procedure manuals, guidelines and policy.
xvii. Develops and revises nursing and maternal services manuals.
xviii. Participates in the evaluation and review of policies and guidelines, and report to the higher authorities matters that affect policy. '
xix. Participates in clinical sessions, patients' presentation and journal clubs
xx. Participates in preparation of budget of the institution
xxi. Prepares Continuing Education Programs for nursing and midwifery personnel.
xxii. 'Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities related to his/her work as assigned by his/ her superior.

General Conditions for All Posts:
Applicants must attach an upto date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, email address and telephone numbers.
Applicants should apply on the strengths of the information given in this advertisement.
The title of the position applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter
and marked on the envelope.
Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates/ transcripts as' follows:
Postgraduate Degree First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Certificates.
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
Computer Certificates where applicable.
Professional Certificates from respective boards where applicable.
One recent passport size picture and copy of birth certificate.
Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted. Presentation offorged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action.
Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
Certificates from foreign Countries should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) - {Degree Level} or National Accreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE) - {Diploma Level} or National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) - {Secondary Education}
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed the date of the interview

Application Instructions:

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED OR HAND DELIVERED TO THE
FOLLOWING ADDRESS on or before 4.00 p.m on 17th October, 2016 (i.e. Deadline for receiving applications)

THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, HOSPITAL SERVICES,
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES - MUHAS,
P.O. BOX 65001,
DARES SALAAM.