Nursing Midwife Technician (Mental Health/Psychiatric)

Mwanza District Council

Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians for the following vacancies existing at Mwanza District Council’s Establishment.

Job Title: Nursing Midwife Technician (Mental Health/Psychiatric)

Grade: K

Duties: 

  1. Plans and implements quality mental health/ psychiatric nursing care using the nursing process.
  2. Performs activities of daily living for the patients 24 hours/day.
  3. Collaborates with other health workers in meeting specific needs of the patients.
  4. Adhere to standard precautions of infection prevention and control practices.
  5. Builds therapeutic relationship with patients, guardians and fellow health workers.
  6. Documents and maintains accurate records of all mental health/psychiatric nursing care activities performed.
  7. Maintains professional code of conduct at all times. Develops ward/department policies in consultation with other multidisciplinary team members.
  8. Monitors that all health workers comply with quality standards of care.
  9. Supervises Nurse/Midwives, students and Subordinate Staff.
  10. Conducts performance appraisal for subordinates and makes recommendations accordingly.
  11. Compiles weekly and monthly duty rosters for the ward.
  12. Plans and conducts regular meetings with different cadres of staff in the ward/department.
  13. Provides measures for ensuring drug safety and record keeping.
  14. Conducts inventory quarterly and maintains accurate records.
  15. Provides Supportive Supervision all mental health/ psychiatric nursing activities in the health facilities
  16. Participates in identification of departmental training needs and conducts on the job training. xvii. Adheres to continuous professional development.

Qualifications

Applicants must be in possession of Diploma in Mental Health or Psychiatric nursing science.

MODE OF APPLICATION
Those meeting the required qualifications and experience should send their application letters together with copies of relevant certificates and Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating post on the envelope to:

The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O Box 766
LILONGWE

The closing date for receipts of applications is on 10th June, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.