SCHEMES OF SERVICE FOR THE NURSING CADRE

(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
To implement infection control guidelines
To take care of new born babies and ensure successful breast
feeding.
To participate in ward rounds to assess the condition of the
patients.
To manage and account for allocated resources
To participate in research activities.
To impart knowledge and skills to students and staff.
To compile and submit daily ward reports
To appraise the performance of staff under his/her supervision.
Key Result Areas
(a) Good reception of expectant mothers.
(b) High risks to expectant mother have drastically reduced as a
result of accessible antenatal care.
(c) Reasonable reduction in deaths, injuries, and difficult labour as a
result of providing professional midwifery care during labour and
puerperium.
(d) Healthier babies resulting out of providing adequate professional
care for new born babies, and implementing successful breast
feeding programmes.
(e) Improved patient satisfaction resulting from reduction in
absenteeism, and availability of nursing officer to assess patient
conditions during ward rounds.
(f) No instances of irregularities in the utilisation of allocated
resources.
(g) Infection rates kept at very low levels as a result of implementing
infection control guidelines
(h) Research has contributed to the body of knowledge, and research
has led to innovations that are beneficial to the profession
(i) Effective and timely decisions have taken on basis of daily quality
ward reports.
Person Specifications
A. Qualifications
(i) A Diploma in Midwifery from a recognized institution
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