Nurse Supervisor -Emergency Medical Department-(EMD)

Our client Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) is a Tanzanian public referral hospital with a mission to provide effective, efficient and high quality tertiary specialist medical services for referred patients from all areas of Tanzania, while providing a conducive environment for teaching and research.

To fulfill its mission in the Emergency Medicine Department (EMD) MNH has collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) and Abbott Fund Tanzania (AFT) and “to pilot a new framework for delivery of the highest standards of care to all patients in a sustainable way within the existing public health care setting in Tanzania”. The EMD is the leader in Tanzania and East Africa for Medical and Nurse training, development and research. To sustain and grow in successMNH has embarked on a path to establish sustainability. This position is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly motivated team to develop a new model of sustainability to provide the Tanzanian public with internationally recognized quality health service with greater self-reliance and operational control.

Nurse Supervisor -Emergency Medical Department-(EMD)

MNH intends to appoint a Nurse Supervisor to take charge of quality nursing services at EMD. This position is responsible to control, manage and deliver appropriate, consistently high quality, cost effective emergency nursing services to all patients referred or visiting EMD. The role reports to the Head of Department-EMD and supervises EMD Nurses, EMD Operating Theatre Nurses and Health Attendants.

Roles and responsibilities

• Manage nursing staff and health attendants in EMD and EMD Operating theatre;
• Contribute to development and implementation of strategic plans for sustainability;
• Attend to patients and ensure patients are offered efficient and effective nursing care;
• Develop and implement measures to ensure efficient patient flow and throughput;
• Ensure accurate nursing documentation and storage of clients’ data;
• Manage appropriate professional development of nursing staff including clinical training and mentorship;
• Participate in quality assurance measures and evaluation;
• Preparation of duty rosters for nursing staff to ensure adequate staffing at all times and supervise all visiting nurses and student nurses in the EMD;
• Collaborate with Social Worker In-charge to manage patient complaints;
• Collaborate with medical staff on patient care and management decisions;
• Report supply needs and issues to Procurement/ Supply Officer;
• Lead and develop staff capable of delivering on the mandate of the department;
• Ensure all available resources are effectively and efficiently utilized to deliver desired results;
• Inform and participate in budget development for department;
• Report on resource utilization and budgeting targets within area of responsibility;
• Prepare periodic reports as required by the HoD and according to monitoring and evaluation strategy;and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications and experience required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required;
• Masters degree in Nursing or Public Health preferred, particularly in Nursing;
• Minimum 2 years in a Middle Management in health services;
• Strong leadership and people management skills,
• Team player;
• Good communication skills – English – written and oral;
• Proven knowledge and competence in computer skills (Microsoft word, excel, power point)

An attractive remuneration package and allowances will be offered to the successful candidates.

Application Instructions:

If you believe your career objectives and qualifications match this challenging role, please write in confidence to the address below by Thursday June 13th 2013 at 1400hrs quoting the title for the position which you are applying for including your CV, qualifications, experience, contact details and three referees together with copies of relevant testimonials to:

Executive Search and Selection, People and Change Advisory, PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited,Pemba House, 369 Toure Drive, Oyster Bay

P O Box 45, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
You can also send your application to recruit@tz.pwc.com