NURSING OFFICER II - (10 POSITIONS) @ KILIMANJARO CHRISTIAN MEDICAL CENTRE
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) is a zonal referral hospital located in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Moshi, Tanzania. Established in 1971 by the Good Samaritan Foundation, the hospital serves a population of over 15 million people in Northern Tanzania. It is a large medical complex featuring over 600 beds and employs more than 1,000 staff members, dedicated to the mission of healing, teaching, and research in a Christian spirit of compassion and professional excellence.
The Nursing Officer II role is integral to the hospital's operations, involving the provision of health education, effective communication across departments, and the supervision of other health cadres. Selected candidates will be responsible for maintaining high standards of nursing ethics, documenting patient progress on a daily basis, and ensuring the correct application of the hospital's management information systems. The role also requires the management of hospital inventory and consumables to prevent wastage while adhering to strict treatment manuals and procedures.
The Nursing Officer II role is integral to the hospital's operations, involving the provision of health education, effective communication across departments, and the supervision of other health cadres. Selected candidates will be responsible for maintaining high standards of nursing ethics, documenting patient progress on a daily basis, and ensuring the correct application of the hospital's management information systems. The role also requires the management of hospital inventory and consumables to prevent wastage while adhering to strict treatment manuals and procedures.
Key Requirements
Must be a holder of a Degree or B.Sc in Nursing from a recognized college.
Registered with the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Tanzania.
Must possess a valid license to practice nursing.
Ability to provide comprehensive health education to patients and relatives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external collaboration.
Competence in setting and communicating nursing care standards within a department.
Ability to teach and mentor nursing students and other health cadres.
Experience in applying integrated hospital management information systems.
Capacity to carry out supervision of other medical and support staff.
Proven ability to maintain hospital inventory and monitor usage of consumables.
Must demonstrate a high standard of discipline and adherence to the nursing code of ethics.
Ability to work in a high-pressure zonal referral hospital environment.