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ACCESS seeks to hire the following candidates; Enrolled Nurse (01), Nursing Assistant (01), Data Clerk (01), Cashier (01).

Job Title:    ENROLLED NURSE (Positions: 01)

 Reports to: The In-Charge Life Care
Duty Station: ACCESS Nakaseke Town Council
Duration: The Positions is available for an initial one year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance by the job holder.

Job Summary: To provide competent, and efficient nursing services to clients. Such services shall include treating all clients with dignity, respect, care and compassion, recognizing their individual health beliefs, needs and values.

 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Enter medical data of patients into register, patient’s file, and electronic databases; and provide updates of the monthly medical reports.
  2. Maintain strict confidentiality with regards to patient’s medical records,patient management and treatment.
  3. Administer minor ‘outpatient’ treatment and immunization requirements.
  4. Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs for the organization.
  5. Maintains and medical inventory and supplies
  6. Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and organizational deadlines
  7. Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients.
  8. Serve the community in health related situations to achieve healthy community facets.
  9. Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Certificate in nursing
  2. Registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
  3. Experience in the usage of computers /an Office Package (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is desirable
  4. Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
  5. Effective Communication, ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
  6. Must be between 18 and 35 years of age
  7. Flexible and reliable with demonstrated ability to adapt to different clinical environments.
  8. Must be diligent, honest, good interpersonal and communication skills.
  9. Good command of both English and Luganda
  10. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  11. Minimum of 1-3 years of continuous clinical experience in nursing as a registered nurse.

Job Title:    NURSING ASSISTANT (Positions: 01)

 Reports to: The In-Charge Life Care
Duty Station: ACCESS Nakaseke Town Council
Duration: The Positions is available for an initial one year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance by the job holder.

Job Summary:  The Nursing Assistant will provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing. He/she will also carry out the store keeping roles at ACCESS.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Feed, bathe and dress patients
  2. Take patient vital signs
  3. Serve meals, make beds and keep rooms clean
  4. Set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures
  5. Answer calls for help and observe changes in a patient’s condition or behavior
  6. Store keeping

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Certificate in Nursing Assistance
  2. Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills
  3. Punctuality
  4. Excellent communication skills with colleagues, advisors and parents and care givers.
  5. Reliability and trustworthiness
  6. A positive approach to inclusive practice, with patients and colleagues
  7. Understanding of the importance of Health, Safety and workplace Hygiene.
  8. Flexibility – occasionally working hours might be changed as the in- Charge may demand
  9. Experience in store keeping is an added advantage
  10. Minimum of 1-3 years of continuous clinical experience in a similar position and registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.

 Job Title:    CASHIER (Positions: 01)

 Reports to: The Accountant
Duty Station: ACCESS Nakaseke Town Council
Duration: The Positions is available for an initial one year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance by the job holder.

Job Summary

Cashier will efficiently provide comprehensive information, clerical, and accounting services to assist the organization finance unit in executing processes and delivering service needs that support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of finance team you will deliver quality support in your role, applying clearly defined accounting and financial reporting processes, procedures and service standards.

 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Ensure timely, proper and correct financial records,
  2. Prepare and ensure timely payments through both cash and bank,
  3. The Cashier will be posting all finance transactions into financial system,
  4. Support the procurement process in payment and digital filing,
  5. Assist stores staff in managing inventory controls,
  6. Assist the storekeeper to consistently keep an accurate physical and system based stock balances at all times
  7. Carry out the physically checking of stock levels and maintaining up to date records (Bin cards) in order to facilitate/ease stock taking exercise
  8. Facilitate regular stock audits as may be requested by the line supervisor,
  9. Responsible for management of the reception area, receiving visitors, managing the central office phone, directing visitors and proving any administrative related support to the operations team

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: 

  1. The ideal candidate for the Cashier job opportunity should hold a Diploma Business Administration in Accounting or any other related field.
  2. At least 1 year experience in accounting or financial management,
  3. Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Word and Excel; knowledge of accounting software is an added advantage,
  4. Self-motivator, having the ability to work with limited supervision
  5. Ability to give transparent accountability,
  6. Able to meet deadlines
  7. Strong customer service ethic and abilities,
  8. Ability to work collaboratively.
  9. Good oral and written skills in English,
  10. Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail,

Job Title: DATA CLERK (Positions: 01)

 Reports to: The program coordinator.
Duty Station: ACCESS Nakaseke Town Council
Duration: The Position is available for an initial one year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance by the job holder.

Job Summary:  The Data Clerk role basically entails entering data in the database, data cleaning, scanning reports and maintaining program files.

 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. The Data Clerk will prepare and sort documents for the purpose of data entry.
  2. Ensuring completeness and accuracy of various program data collection/capture tools like: referral forms and monthly report forms.
  3. Ensure routine cleaning of data.
  4. Enter data into prescribed database software in the right way.
  5. Prepare automated data entry and integration reports when requested.
  6. Perform document scanning and attaching/uploading files related to the entries made

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: 

  1. A diploma in Secretarial Studies, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Statistics, Office and Information Management or a related field from a recognized university.
  2. At least 1 year experience in data clerk position or data management field.

Behavioural Attributes

  1. Ability to recognize and resolve issues promptly
  2. Ability to work under pressure, without supervision and within tight deadlines
  3. A high level of attention to detail
  4. Critical and analytical thinking
  5. Self-discipline and strong work ethic
  6. Computer skills, including word processing (Microsoft Word with spreadsheets, grants database(s) desirable.
  7. Excellent written and oral communication skills
  8. Good interpersonal skills
  9. Team player
  10. Report writing skills

HOW TO APPLY:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should hand deliver  photocopies of academic documents , a detailed resume (CV)  with at least three reference contacts and application letter addressed to;

The Executive Director
ACCESS Uganda,
P.O Box 28993
Kampala

OR    Send by E-mail to both:

  1. uganda.nakaseke@gmail.com
  2. rimuck@gmail.com

For more information and inquiries, Call 0414- 667 432.

Deadline for Submission: Friday 9th February 2018