About US:
Uganda has graduated into the second wave of COVID-19 with a sharp increase in the number of asymptomatic, severe and critical cases as well as a significant change in the disease profile. This requires adequate resources both human and financial to contain the spread and to save lives. The ICU capacity in the entire country needs to be stepped up immediately. The medical fraternity is facing challenges of managing overwhelming emergencies without sufficient resources and highly motivated teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure provision of quality healthcare in the CTU.
Participate in the treatment of COVID 19 patients in the CTU.
Ensure proper storage and usage of supplies and drugs in the CTU.
Ensure proper disposal of medical waste in the CTU.
Ensure safety of patients and health workers in the CTU.
Any other duties that may assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Nursing Officer/Senior Assistant Nursing Officer must have a BSc. (Nursing) from a recognized University / institution Or trained at a Registered level.
Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council.
Should have counseling, communication and interpersonal skills.
Should be patient have focused approach and pleasant personality.

How to Apply:
The Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization and the World Alliance for Lung and Intensive Care Medicine in Uganda (WALIMU), therefore, invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill vacant posts tenable on Non-gratuitable Local Contract Terms in Mulago National Referral Hospital and Kiruddu National Referral Hospital (Namboole CTU) to support the National Response against COVID-19. Applications should be submitted online to human.capital@walimu.org.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health
Kampala
Attention: Commissioner Human Resources