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Job title : Nursing Assistant
Institution : Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association
Division : Programs
Section : Service Delivery
Responsible Person : Nursing Sister
Institution : Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association
Division : Programs
Section : Service Delivery
Responsible Person : Nursing Sister
JOB SUMMARY
The Nursing Assistant is directly responsible to the Nursing Sister for secondary routine clinic jobs in order to relieve Registered Nurses so that they can give more time to their professional duties, and in the absence of the Nursing Sister, the Nursing Assistance takes the responsibility of day to day running of the clinic.
The Nursing Assistant is directly responsible to the Nursing Sister for secondary routine clinic jobs in order to relieve Registered Nurses so that they can give more time to their professional duties, and in the absence of the Nursing Sister, the Nursing Assistance takes the responsibility of day to day running of the clinic.
MAIN DUTIES
Assists Nursing Sister to implement the clinical aspects of the clinic and the outreach activities.
Cares for and treats clients as directed by the Registered Nurse
Prepares clients for and assists with examinations.
Administers injections and Contraceptives, and performs related tasks as directed.
Maintains records of vital statistics and other pertinent data of clients.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies.
Prepares and submits monthly reports timely to the Supervisor.
Qualification/Experience
Trained Nursing Assistant with at least one year experience in the relevant field
NGOs experience is an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and commitment of Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Maintenance of high professional and nursing ethical standards.
Thorough knowledge of contraceptives and side effects.
Mature and pleasant disposition.
Sensitive to socio-cultural values.
Good public relations.
Ability to mobilize communities.
Basic computer skills.
Assists Nursing Sister to implement the clinical aspects of the clinic and the outreach activities.
Cares for and treats clients as directed by the Registered Nurse
Prepares clients for and assists with examinations.
Administers injections and Contraceptives, and performs related tasks as directed.
Maintains records of vital statistics and other pertinent data of clients.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies.
Prepares and submits monthly reports timely to the Supervisor.
Qualification/Experience
Trained Nursing Assistant with at least one year experience in the relevant field
NGOs experience is an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and commitment of Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Maintenance of high professional and nursing ethical standards.
Thorough knowledge of contraceptives and side effects.
Mature and pleasant disposition.
Sensitive to socio-cultural values.
Good public relations.
Ability to mobilize communities.
Basic computer skills.
SUBMISSION:
Applicants are to submit a COVERING LETTER, COMPREHENSIVE CV and CERTIFIED COPIES OF EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES to: The Human Resource Officer, P.O Box 340 Maseru 100.
NOTE:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
The closing date for receiving full applications is the 05th February, 2015, at 11H00
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Selection interviews will be at a date, time and place determined by the LPPA.
LPPA reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
“The Association shall not discriminate on grounds of race, creed, ethnic origin, political belief, gender, disability, sexual orientation, HIV status and sex.”
Applicants are to submit a COVERING LETTER, COMPREHENSIVE CV and CERTIFIED COPIES OF EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES to: The Human Resource Officer, P.O Box 340 Maseru 100.
NOTE:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
The closing date for receiving full applications is the 05th February, 2015, at 11H00
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Selection interviews will be at a date, time and place determined by the LPPA.
LPPA reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
“The Association shall not discriminate on grounds of race, creed, ethnic origin, political belief, gender, disability, sexual orientation, HIV status and sex.”
