SCHEMES OF SERVICE FOR THE NURSING CADRE

Identifies competencies required of each job function for the
achievement of those goals and is able to communicate that
understanding to others.
Using competency assessment tools, assists individuals to
assess their skills, knowledge and abilities. Helps individuals
identify development areas and establish a development or
learning plan for implementation within a defined time frame,
e.g. one year.
Uses available resources to manage employees that perform
below standard.
Helps an individual clearly establish objectives for their job
function. Clarifies their job responsibilities and measures of
success. Helps them establish methods for self-assessment
and performance improvement.
5.11 Assistant Nursing Officer (Midwifery)
Job Title:
Salary Scale:
Reports to :
Directly Supervises:
Interacts with:
Assistant Nursing Officer (Midwifery)
U5
Nursing Officer
Enrolled Midwife
Senior Nursing Officer, Senior Public Health
Nurse, Other Nursing Officers, Enrolled
nurses
Purpose of the Job
To provide midwifery services to patients and clients.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
To receive expectant mothers, register admissions, births,
discharges and death.
To carry out antenatal care with emphasis on identifying high risk
cases and refer them to higher health facilities.
To providing midwifery care during labor and puerperium
To keep proper medical records
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