Community Nursing Officer at Mutare City Council – Mutare

Plan and coordinate community health work programs.

ROLE: Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH
GRADE. 10
REPORTS TO: Matron Community
VACANCIES: 3 Positions

Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate community health work programs
Conducts disease surveillance for the major childhood diseases i.e. Measles, Polio etc
Assesses the quality of care being given by conducting patient interviews, reviewing patients’ records, questionnaires and suggestion boxes
Monitors disease surveillance for early case detection and actioning
Conduct health promotion activities (National Health events, Cancer days, Diabetic days etc.) through liaison with other interested departments and organization
Attends and participates in multi-sectorial meetings and activities i.e. child welfare forum, home based care forum, civil protection
Investigates suspected cases timely
Performs any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

- 5 “O” levels including Maths and English
- Diploma in Community Nursing
- Diploma in Registered General Nursing
- Any other post basic qualification will be an added advantage
- Valid practicing certificate
- A minimum of 3 years in a similar environment
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and within a team
- Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum supervision