Published On: 13 September 2023
Closing Date:  26 September 2023

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Bank of Zambia, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambians for the following vacant position:

NURSE – HO (1 POST)
GRADE: BoZN4

Job Purpose

To provide primary health care services to Bank of Zambia employees in order to maintain a healthy workforce.

Main Accountabilities

•    Screens sick employees and their respective registered dependants visiting the Bank Clinic and conducts physical examinations for diagnosis of health problems.
•    Prescribes upon screening of patients, drugs, counselling, and referral to hospital or visiting doctor to ensure that patients get the required health care for prompt recovery.
•    Monitors the recovery progress of patients undergoing treatment through nursing records, home and hospital visits to facilitate alternative treatment as and when required.
•    Maintain adequate stocks of drugs and medical equipment and adheres strictly to dangerous drug Act of the Laws of Zambia to ensure continuous availability of stocks and prevent drug abuse.
•    Prepares regular reports on all primary health care activities at the Bank as a basis for management decision making.
•    Arranges for medical examinations for new recruits to determine their fitness to be employed by the Bank.
•    Maintains records at the Clinic to ensure confidentiality, quick retrieval and maintenance of medical history for employees.
•    Requisition of drugs and other clinic consumables to ensure availability.
•    Provides primary health care services such as antenatal, postnatal, family planning and under-five clinic to clients.
•    Provides pre and post-test counselling services, and dispense appropriate medical drugs to clients.
•    Provide Human Resources expertise on projects.

Qualifications and Experience

•    Diploma in Nursing or equivalent plus valid practicing license
•    Member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia
•    Two (2) years relevant work experience
•    Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ Levels (Credit or better)

Key Knowledge and Attributes

•    Customer service
•    Good Communication and initiative skills
•    Teamwork
•    Professional ethics
•    First-aid administration
•    Psycho-social counselling

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Bank of Zambia Conditions of Service will apply.