Position Title: Head Nurse
Employer: Spot Internal Medicine Specialty Clinic
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Megenagna (front of Ministry of Revenues), Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 3 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Job Summary
The Head Nurse is responsible for leading and supervising the nursing team to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care. The position involves managing daily nursing operations, coordinating patient care services, maintaining clinical standards, and supporting the Internist in overall clinical management. The Head Nurse plays a key role in ensuring efficiency, teamwork, and adherence to healthcare protocols within the clinic.
Employment Type: Contract (with possible extension based on performance)
Gender: Male/Female
Number of Positions: 01
Age: 22-35 years
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSc Nursing) from an accredited institution.
- Valid professional license and registration with the Ethiopian Nursing Association.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior nursing role.
- Experience in internal medicine, outpatient, or specialty clinic settings is preferred.
- Languages: Proficiency in English and Amharic (both spoken and written).
- Additional local language skills are an advantage.
Core Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership, supervision, and team coordination skills.
- Excellent clinical assessment and patient care skills.
- Knowledge of nursing procedures, infection prevention, and safety protocols.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Compassionate, patient-focused, and detail-oriented approach.
- Proficiency in medical documentation and reporting systems.
- Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.
Key Roles and Responsibilities .
- Supervise and manage nursing staff to ensure high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Plan and coordinate daily nursing operations, duty schedules, and workflow in the clinic.
- Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines, infection control standards, and safety procedures.
- Monitor and evaluate nursing performance and provide ongoing mentorship and training.
- Collaborate with the Internist, General Practitioners, and other medical staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Oversee the preparation and maintenance of patient care areas, equipment, and medical supplies.
- Support doctors during examinations, procedures, and treatments. .
- Handle patient admissions, discharge processes, and follow-up care coordination. Maintain accurate nursing documentation and patient records.
- Address patient concerns professionally and ensure compassionate care delivery.
- Participate in clinical audits, case reviews, and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Ensure compliance with clinic policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
