RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
JOB ADVERT FOR VACCANCIES AT RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to fill vacant posts
tenable at Rushere Community Hospital, in Kiruhura District. The
Applications should be in one PDF file and be submitted to the Email:
rusherehospitalrecruitment@[Link].
The deadline for submission is from 12th December 2023 –04thJanuary 2024.
Job Title : Hospital Director
Salary : Negotiable
Reports To : Board of Directors
Responsible For : Head of clinical Medicine, HR &
Administration manager, Chief accountant, Principal Nursing Officer and all
other staff.
Job Purpose
To manage the general hospital and ensure delivery of quality health services to
the population
Key Outputs
Plans and budget for Health Service delivery prepared.
Accountability for medical, fiscal and other resources made.
Patients diagnosed and treated.
Implementation of the Uganda Minimum Health Care Package coordinated.
Health information management systems supervised.
Medicines, equipment and other supplies procured.
Health service delivery standards manuals provided.
Occupational health and safety at work place ensured.
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
Hospital infrastructure and equipment maintained.
Continuous Professional Development programmes developed and
implemented
Reports prepared and submitted to relevant authorities
National Health Service Delivery standards adhered to.
Professional & Service Codes of Conduct & Ethics enforced.
Key Functions
Planning and budgeting for health services activities in the Hospital.
Coordinating the implementation of the Uganda Minimum Health Care
Package.
Overseeing the functioning of the health information management systems.
Coordinating the procurement of equipment, medicines and other supplies
for the hospital.
Enforcing the Professional and Service Codes of Conduct and Ethics
Ensuring adherence to National Health Service delivery standards.
Responsible for the operationalization of occupational health and safety
policy and guidelines
Ensuring regular maintenance of hospital infrastructure and equipment.
Coordinating the provision Continuous Professional Development
Preparing and submitting periodic reports to relevant authorities
Person Specifications:
(i) Qualifications
[Link].B or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
Masters degree from any recognized University/Institution and/or
A Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or Public
Administration Management from a recognized institution is an added
advantage.
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
(ii) Experience
Three years working experience in middle or top management position in a
private / public institution preferably in a health services organization
(iii) Competences
Planning, Organizing and coordinating.
Project Management.
Information management skills
Accountability
Concern for quality and standards
Time management skills
Team building
Leadership
Report writing
Procurement disposal & contract management
Job Title : Human Resource & Administration manger
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
Salary : Negotiable
Reports To : Hospital Director
Responsible For : Hospital Secretary
Medical Social Worker
Supplies Officer
Medical Records officer
Job Purpose
To provide Human Resource, logistical and administrative support to the hospital
Key Outputs
i. Plans and budgets, for the hospital prepared.
ii. Allocated resources accounted for.
iii. Hospital equipment and Infrastructure maintained.
iv. Equipment and other supplies for the Hospital requisitioned.
v. Human resource management functions carried out.
vi. Security of the hospital property and staff ensured.
vii. An inventory for hospital facilities and properties maintained and
updated.
viii. Staff performance appraised
ix. Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics enforced.
x. Periodic reports made and submitted.
Key Functions
i. Planning and budgeting for the hospital.
ii. Accounting for allocated resources.
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
iii. Implementing measures for proper maintenance of Hospital equipment
and Infrastructure.
iv. Requisitioning necessary equipment and other supplies for the Hospital.
v. Managing hospital infrastructure
vi. Putting measures in place to ensure security of the hospital property and
staff.
vii. Carrying out human resource management functions like identifying
manpower needs, training, promotional, leave, deployment and appraisal
viii. Maintaining and update inventory for hospital facilities and properties.
ix. Appraising staff performance
x. Enforcing Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
Must have an honors degree in Social Sciences or Social Work and Social
Administration, Public Administration or Human Resource Management
from a recognized Institution.
Must have Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or
Public Administration Management or Human Resource Management
from a recognized institution.
(ii) Work Experience
At least three (3) years of working experience as Hospital Administrator,
Humana Resource manager or Administrative Officer in Government or a
reputable organization.
(iii) Competences
Financial Management
Records management
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
Public relations and customer care
Teamwork
Ethics and integrity
Report writing
Procurement, disposal and contract management
Job Title : Principal Nursing Officer
Salary : Negotiable
Reports To : Hospital Director
Responsible For : Nurses and Midwives
Job Purpose
To manage the provision of quality nursing care services and Public Health
interventions in the Health Unit and the community respectively
Key Outputs
i. Plans and budgets for nursing services prepared.
ii. Nursing services monitored and evaluated
iii. 24-hour nursing services coverage to patients coordinated.
iv. Students and staff trained and mentored
v. Allocated resources accounted for
vi. Staff supervised and appraised
vii. Nursing care standards and professional code of conduct enforced and
adhered to
viii. Research activities carried out
ix. Training and promotional needs of Nursing Staff identified
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
Key Functions
i. Planning, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating nursing
services for the District Hospital.
ii. Coordinating provision of 24-hour nursing services coverage to patients.
iii. Training and mentoring students and staff.
iv. Requisitioning, maintaining and accounting for allocated resources
including financial, medical equipment and other supplies
v. Supervising staff and enforcing adherence to nursing care standards.
vi. Supporting and participating in research activities.
vii. Identifying training and promotional needs of Nursing Staff.
viii. Adhering to professional and service code of conduct.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
Must be a double trained Nurse at Registered level and must have served
for at least six (6) years as health worker, three of which at Senior
Nursing Officer level in the Public Service.
Must have a Diploma in Health Services Administration or Health
Services Management from a recognized Institution, or its equivalent.
A Bachelors or Master’s degree in Nursing from a recognized
institution is an added advantage.
Must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.
(iii) Competences
Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
Coaching and mentoring
Human resources management
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
Concern for quality and standards
Ethics and integrity
Leadership
Team work and team management
Job Title : Chief Accountant
Salary : Negotiable
Reports to : Hospital Administrator
Responsible for : Accounts assistant, Cashiers and Stores
Job Purpose
To provide guidance and technical support, to the Management on proper
management and accountability for the financial resources of the hospital in
accordance with the current financial laws;
Key Outputs
i. Collection of Revenue supervised;
ii. Books of accounts and accounting records prepared;
iii. Financial transactions verified and sanctioned;
iv. Budgets and work plans prepared and coordinated;
v. Financial statements and reports prepared;
vi. Audit queries answered;
vii. Technical support to Board of Directors on financial matters provided
through the Hospital Director
viii. Revenue sources reviewed and alternatives identified;
ix. Procurement and prompt payments for goods and services timely done;
x. Staff in the accounts Department deployed, supervised and appraised;
xi. Financial policy, regulations and professional practices enforced;
Key Functions
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
i. Supervising the collection of revenue;
ii. Preparing books of accounts and accounting records;
iii. Managing, controlling and accounting for the financial resources of the
Hospital;
iv. Preparing and coordinating budgets and work plans.
v. Reconciling bank statements to iron out discrepancies with cash books;
vi. Preparing financial statements and reports;
vii. Answering audit queries and mandatory inquiries whenever necessary;
viii. Providing technical support to hospital management on financial matters;
ix. Planning, supervising and assessing the performance of staff in accounts
department;
x. Reviewing and identifying alternative sources of revenue generation;
xi. Coordinating the procurement and payment for goods and services
provided to the hospital.
xii. Enforcing adherence to financial policy, regulations and professional
practices in all financial transactions.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
EITHER: An Honors Bachelors Degree in either Commerce (Accounting
option) or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business
Studies (Accounting option) or Finance and Accounting.
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial management from a recognized
University/institution is a must
Professional qualification in Accounting such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS and
CPE obtained from a recognised Institution is an added advantage.
(ii) Experience
At least five (5) years’ experience in accounting three (3) of which should
have been served at the level of senior Accounts Assistant Senior Finance
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable
organization.
(iii) Competences
1. Financial Management
2. Planning, Budgeting and coordinating;
Accountability;
Problem solving and Decision Making;
Communication;
Concern for quality and standards;
Ethics and Integrity;
Time management
Job Title : Public Relations Officer
Salary : Negotiable
Reports To : Hospital Director
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
Job Purpose
To provide Human Resource, logistical and administrative support to the hospital
Key Outputs
i. Plans and budgets, for the hospital prepared.
ii. Plan and publicize strategies and campaigns.
iii. Write and produce presentations, articles, press releases and social media
posts.
iv. Design or manage the production of visual communications and digital
content.
v. Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press and related
organizations.
vi. Market the hospital through radio talks and TV shows.
vii. Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics enforced.
viii. Periodic reports made and submitted.
Key Functions
i. Planning and budgeting for the hospital.
ii. Planning publicity strategies and campaigns.
iii. Writing and producing presentations, articles, press releases and social media
posts.
iv. Designing or managing the production of visual communications and digital
content.
v. Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press and related organisations.
vi. Marketing the hospital services through radio talks and TV shows.
vii. Enforcing Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
Person Specifications
(iii) Qualifications
RUSHERE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2, Rushere. Tel. +256750494383 email: rusherehospital@[Link], website: [Link]
“Caring for the whole person’’
Must have an honors degree in Social Sciences or Social Work and Social
Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology or Mass
communication from a recognized Institution.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management, Public
Administration Management, Social Work and Social Administration or
Human Resource Management from a recognized institution is an added
advantage.
(iv) Work Experience
At least three (3) years of working experience as a Public Relations
Officer in Government or a reputable organization.
(iii) Competences
Financial Management
Records management
Public relations and customer care
Teamwork
Ethics and integrity
Report writing
Procurement, disposal and contract management
