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SCHEMES OF SERVICE FOR THE NURSING CADRE

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Person Specifications<br />

B. Qualifications<br />

(i) A diploma in Midwifery/ General Nursing/ Psychiatry Nursing or<br />

Diploma comprehensive Nursing.<br />

(ii) Must have an area of specialization in a relevant/required field of<br />

nursing.<br />

(iii) Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.<br />

(iv) Must have 3 years working experience at the level of Assistant<br />

Nursing Officer<br />

(a) Required Competencies<br />

(i) Behavioural Competencies<br />

Concern for quality and standards<br />

Endeavours to have clear information that relates to roles,<br />

performance expectations and tasks and accountability.<br />

Maintains current and thorough records<br />

Takes action to improve performance and to ensure success.<br />

Monitors progress against key criteria<br />

Assertiveness and self confidence<br />

Is able to work with minimum supervision<br />

Consults when necessary<br />

Ethics and integrity<br />

Does not require external monitoring to observe ethical standards<br />

but rather monitors own actions for consistency with accepted<br />

values and standards<br />

Openly advocates for observance of ethical values and principles to<br />

others.<br />

Effective communication<br />

Seeks the thoughts of others in an effort to better understand<br />

them.<br />

Responds by giving clear, concise and accurate information.<br />

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