Job Summary:
The Quality Assurance Officer will assist in developing, enforcing and monitoring the professional standards in the Nursing & Midwifery fraternity

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance of Standards in all aspects of the delivery of Council mandates
Coordinate activities of Health Supervisory Authorities at regional and district levels
To ensure feedback on recommended courses of action for standards compliance
To participate in the planning and budgeting process of the department
To participate in project proposal writing
Advise on the existing standard operating procedures and how to improve them;
To participate in inspections to monitor standards in medical facilities and training institutions;
To participate in local, regional and sectoral surveys to establish the level of compliance;
To Work with training institutions to review and update standards for nursing and midwifery training
Write reports on inspections, monitoring activities and making recommendations to management
Keenly review and propose any changes in the Quality Assurance policies of the Council
Guide Secretariat on Quality Assurance and control aspects
Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time, in line with the position

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or a health related field from a recognized University
Training in leadership and management, or Project Planning and Management or Project Monitoring and evaluation from a recognized awarding institution is desirable
A minimum of two years of pre or post graduate experience in a similar or related position in a reputable organization
Experience dealing with Quality Assurance and Control aspects in a busy organization is an added advantage

Competencies:
Quality orientation
Creativity and innovative thinking
Good decision making and judgment
Ethical and confidentiality skills
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing the nursing fraternity
Teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills
Project writing, monitoring and evaluation

How to Apply:
All interested applicants should submit their applications with the relevant testimonials, certificates and at least three referees two of whom should be current work/station supervisors and one personal to the address below;
The Registrar,
Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council,
P.O Box 4046, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 4th July 2019 by 5:00pm