CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• To lead and manage the Planning, Implementation and Provision of Comprehensive Primary Health Care, the management of HIV & AIDS, Health Promotion services within the University. Provide effective leadership and oversight of the managerial function in the Student Health Services Clinics within the University. These should be conducted within the context of current and emerging diseases and infections nationally and globally.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Direct the provision of health care to all NMU students in accordance with institutional policies, National legislation and guidelines.
• Direct the establishment of new and updating of current Policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures pertaining to the health and wellbeing of students at the institution.
• Direct the growth, development and expansion of the Human resource management.
• Direct the Finances of the department ensuring good governance and continued monitoring their off.
• Direct the departments’ work procedures while ensuring quality service delivery to students.
• Provide sector specific leadership through Consultancy, expertise sharing and negotiating ensuring the expansion, development and continued growth of the department.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Health promotion practices     Health promotion programming     Health services management
• Primary Health care practice   Relevant Legislation      Interpersonal relationships

• Communication (oral and written)   Decision Making     Project management
• Report writing    Computer literacy   Time management
• Presentation skills  
• Management of emergencies
• Innovation

REQUIREMENTS

• Hons. Degree in Nursing, a Masters degree would be an added advantage.
• A Management qualification would be an added advantage.
• 6 - 8 years relevant management experience as a professional nurse in a primary health care clinic, hospital, and or academic institution.
• Further certificates in adult clinical care, family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, ARV management, TB management and health care management.
• A valid driver’s license with own transport is essential.