Conservation Ranger III- Nursing – x4 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

CONSERVATION RANGER III- NURSING – 4 POST
POST CATEGORY(S)	HEALTHCARE AND PHARMACEUTICAL
EMPLOYER	TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE:	2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY	N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	(i)Administrating prescribed medications and treatments to patients; (ii)Preparing equipment and assist medical practitioner during treatment and examination of patient; (iii)Clarifying procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and alleviate apprehension; (iv)Reassuring patient; (v)Observing, assessing patient condition and reactions to detect deviation from normal and notifying the supervisor; (vi)Documenting nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients; (vii)Undertaking patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by physician including patient and family instruction; (viii)Implementing best practices in areas of work specialization; (ix)Providing maternal and paternal health education on family planning and safe motherhood to the parks and neighboring communities; (x)Conducting Reproductive Child Health (RCH) care and family planning services in the park community; (xi)Providing primary health education on nutrition, sanitation and vaccination (xii)Participating in ensuring a continues quality improvement of dispensary services; (xiii)Providing first aid services to the staff and park community; (xiv)Arranging and participating in first aid training to the staff; (xv)Identifying supplies and equipment requirements for the dispensary; (xvi)Conducting and providing inputs for wellness programs to the staff; (xvii)Educating and sensitizing people about infectious and none infectious diseases and securing voluntary counseling and testing (VCT); (xviii)Maintain cleanness and proper disposal of medical waste; (xix)Preparing reports for the work performed; and (xx)Performing other relevant duties as assigned by the Superiors.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE	Certificate in Nursing. Must be licensed and Enrolled Nurse (EN) by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council (TNMC).