Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 15 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOBS
1. Midwives
Job Purpose
Provide medical support and care for patients during pregnancy, labour, childbirth and postpartum phase.

Responsibilities
• Plan, organise and implement all sexual and reproductive health activities at the facility in liaison with other healthcare professionals.
• Offer full antenatal and postnatal care, including screening tests in the hospital and the community.
• Provide maternal and familial support during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum phase.
• Assist in the setting up of a Maternity Department in the new health centre/ hospital.
• Monitor and examine women during and after pregnancy and during labour and delivery.
• Educate and counsel patients on health promotion, disease prevention and family planning.
• Offer support to doctors during complex medical procedures or deliveries.

Qualifications
• Full Grade Twelve Certificate or equivalent.
• Diploma in Nursing and fully licensed and registered to practice nursing in the appropriate jurisdiction.
• A Degree in Nursing is an added advantage.
• Must be a qualified ZRN/ZRM from a recognized institution.
• A current license to practice nursing in Zambia from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ).
• Must have at least 3 – 5 years’ experience.

2. Registered Nurses
Job Purpose
Providing compassionate and quality patient care, educating patients, administering medication and keeping patient records.

Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality and compassionate patient care in various hospital units.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and provide treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions and treatment plans.
• Create nursing care plans to assess patient care needs and continued progress based on nursing diagnosis and within scope of practice.
• Participate in the morning ward rounds or weekly ground rounds.
• Assist the medical doctors during clinical procedures, as requested.

Qualifications
• Diploma in Nursing, registered and fully licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate jurisdiction.
• Must be a qualified ZRN/ZRM from a recognized institution.
• A current license to practice nursing in Zambia from the General Nursing Council of Zambia.
• Must have at least 3 – 5 years’ experience

Key Qualities and skills:
• Self-motivated and resourceful with strong intellectual ability
• Ability to research and create new knowledge
• Should be a goal getter and a team player

3. Theatre Nurses
As a Theatre Nurse you will work in our Hospital theatre, anaesthetic/recovery areas, and you will also be involved with some surgical procedures on wards.

Responsibilities
• Delivering high quality and compassionate patient care.
• Ensuring adherence to standard operating policies and procedures relating to theatre nursing, infection prevention and control.
• Ensuring patients are fully informed about risks and benefits of the operation during the preoperative assessment.
• Providing timely and skilled assistance to the theatre team rotating through roles such as scrub and recovery nurse as required.
• Ensuring preparation of all necessary complex instruments and equipment before surgery commences.
• Being responsible for the provision of surgical instruments and equipment during surgery, and ensuring they are well cleaned and secured after surgery.
• Acting as a link between the surgical team and other parts of the theatre and hospital by maintaining effective communication with the patients, caregivers and the theatre team.
• Offering care and support to patients upon arrival on the post anaesthetic care unit until they recover from the effects of the anaesthesia and/or surgery.
• Assessing the patients to ensure they can be discharged back to the ward.

Qualifications
• Full Grade Twelve Certificate.
• Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Theatre Nursing, fully registered and licensed to practice.
• Must be a qualified Theatre Nurse from a recognized institution.
• A current license to practice nursing in Zambia from the General Nursing Council of Zambia.
• Must have at least 3 – 5 years’ experience

4. Receptionist
Job Purpose
Receiving visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately

Responsibilities
• Greet and assist patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Register patients, collect necessary information, and provide them with required forms.
• Schedule and confirm appointments for various hospital services.
• Maintain and update patient records and information accurately.
• Handle phone calls, answer inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate department.
• Process payments, issue receipts, and manage billing inquiries.
• Ensure a clean and organized reception area.
• Work closely with medical staff and other departments to coordinate patient needs.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines.

Qualifications
• Full Grade Twelve Certificate
• Proven experience as a receptionist or in a similar role, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and medical software.
• Compassionate and empathetic demeanor.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Hospital Porter
To make sure that patients, equipment and patients’ notes are in the right place at the right time.

Responsibilities
• Transport patients safely and efficiently within the hospital.
• Assist in the movement of medical equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized hospital environment.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Provide assistance as needed in emergency situations.

Qualifications
• Full Grade Twelve Certificate
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Compassion and empathy towards patients.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to various situations.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates should send their application letters together with copies of their educational & professional certificates, and Curriculum Vitae with at least three traceable referees to the undersigned, on or before 17th November, 2023.
• The Registrar
University of Lusaka
Plot 37413, Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media
P O Box 36711, Lusaka Zambia
• Email: jobs@unilus.ac.zm 

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