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ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: PHARMACY TECHNOLOGIST


GRADE:
SECTION: PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY
REPORTS TO: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB


To supervise Pharmacy activities so as to ensure that required drugs are
available at all times and dispensed out as required to facilitate treatment.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: YEARLY DRUGS BUDGET


Definition: Prepared a yearly budget for needed drugs in order to forecast the
quantities and expenditure on drugs and other related items to
enhance planning.

KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer, Accountant


Measurement Criteria: No stock-outs during the year/Expenditure within the
budgeted amounts.

OUTPUT 2: Supervised Staff


Definition: Supervised Pharmacy Staff to ensure that staff undercharge
operate at standard performance with quality output in dispensing
of drugs.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer
Measurement Criteria: High quality output by the section.

OUTPUT 3: Procured Drugs


Definition: Carried out procurement of drugs and sundries to ensure that the
same are available in the pharmacy for dispensing to
patients/wards.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer/Accountant
Measurement Criteria: Drugs and sundries available as and when required.

OUTPUT 4: Cost Drugs


Definition: Cost the drugs indicated on the prescription to show the amount to
be paid for the drugs by the patient and thus facilitate billing.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer, Accountant
Measurement Criteria: Correct prices calculated timeously.
OUTPUT 5: Dispensed Drugs
Definition: Translated prescriptions and dispensed medicine so that the patient
the patient commences treatment as prescribed.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer
Measurement Criteria: Correct medicine dispensed within five minutes after
presentation of bill and prescription and or ward
charts.

OUTPUT 6: Ward Supplies


Definition: Supplied ordered medicines and sundries to the wards to meet
patients’ medical requirement in the wards.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer/ Sister-In-Charge.
Measurement Criteria: Ordered medicines/sundries available in the wards
five minutes after receipt of the order.

OUTPUT 7: Stock Takings


Definition: Carried out physical stock taking of the drugs in the pharmacy in
order to highlight discrepancies and confirm reorder levels for
replenishments.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer/ Accountant.
Measurement Criteria: Detailed report on stocks.

JOB ANALYSIS SECTION

1. Education
Grade 12 Certificate with a Diploma in Pharmacy Technology

2. Experience
Three (3) years minimum experience.

3. Problem Solving
Solves problems of dispensing drugs requiring costing and explaining of side
effects of such drugs to the patient. Dispensing done as per prescription.

4. Decision Making
Makes decisions on the dosages of drugs, may recommend close substitutes
of drugs. Decides on reorder levels and periods based on the results of stock
taking and consumption rate. Has discretion on the preparation of work
schedules.

5. Communication
Writes prescriptions over the counter, costing of drugs, prepares report on
stock taking; explains to the patients dosage and side effects. Appraises staff
undercharge.
6. Work Relationship
Contacts Accountant and suppliers for purchases of drugs and sundries;
Interacts with cashiers on prices and Doctors to query a prescription Updates
the Chief Medical Officer on issues affecting the section, interacts with other
departments on issues of common interest such as transport, budgetary
allocations.

7. Supervision
Supervises – Dispensing Assistant – 2

8. Risks
Works in a environment requiring face to face communication with patients.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Controls various medicines and sundries; other medical equipment.

10. Consequences Of Error


Wrong medicine/dosage may harm the patient.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT


GRADE:
SECTION: ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB


To provide administrative support services to the various sections at the Centre
so as to enable the sections to operate smoothly and offer a quality service to
clients.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Coordinated Transport


Definition: Coordinated transport activities at the Centre to ensure that is
provided as and when needed.

KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer, Requesting Officer


Measurement Criteria: Transport available at request.

OUTPUT 2: Supervised Staff


Definition: Supervised Administration staff to ensure that staff undercharge
operate at standard performance with quality output in offering
support services.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer
Measurement Criteria: High quality output by the section.

OUTPUT 3: Procured Centre Items


Definition: Purchased budgeted and approved items and or equipment to
ensure availability of the same to the end users.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer/Accountant
Measurement Criteria: Sock items, equipment and sundries available as and
when required.

OUTPUT 4: VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MANTAINANCE


Definition: Coordinated repairs and servicing of Centre motor vehicles and
equipment to ensure quality repairs/maintenance and guarantee
availability for use.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer, Head of Department
Measurement Criteria: Vehicles/equipment available and in good working
condition.
OUTPUT 5: Debt Collection
Definition: Followed up payments owed to the Centre in order to reduce the
debt stock and provide cash flow for the Centre’s operations.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer/Accountant
Measurement Criteria: At least 90% debt recoveries.

OUTPUT 6: Doctors’ Time Tables


Definition: Drew up for approval doctors’ time table in order to schedule the
availability of Doctors at the Centre.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer.
Measurement Criteria: Doctors available at the required time.

OUTPUT 7: Clean Surrounding


Definition: Ensured that the hospital and its surroundings are kept clean all the
time in order to portray a good image of the Centre to the public
and offer a healthy working environment.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer/ Accountant.
Measurement Criteria: Hospital and its surroundings clean all the time.

JOB ANALYSIS SECTION

1. Education
Grade 12 Certificate with a Diploma in Management Studies

2. Experience
Three (3) years minimum experience.

3. Problem Solving
Solves problems involving provision of support services to line functions and
other support units requiring immediate response. Tact and self drive
employed in debt collection.

4. Decision Making
Makes administrative decisions in support services such as provision of
transport; plans debt collections strategies and makes follow ups.

5. Communication
Writes reports on debt collection, reminders to corporate clients; discusses
with doctors on time tables, nurses and finance on various support services
required.

6. Work Relationship
In contact with Heads of department for provision of support/administrative
services as per requirements of requirements of the Units. Interacts with
clients and suppliers.
7. Supervision
Supervises – Driver/Mechanic – 1
Cleaner/Maintenance/Guard - 3
8. Risks
Mostly office environment and Centre surroundings. Drives Centre vehicles
on purchases and debt collection duties.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Fleet of vehicles at the Centre.

10. Consequences Of Error


Delayed supplies; dirt environment would give a bad image to the Centre.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: NURSE SUPERINTENDANT


GRADE:
SECTION: ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION

REPORTS TO: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB


To supervise all nursing activities at the Centre in order for the hospital to provide
high quality nursing care to its clients in line with nursing standard practice.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Duty Roster


Definition: Prepared a working schedule for nurses to ensure that all sections
requiring nursing care are adequately staffed.

KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer.


Measurement Criteria: Nurses available in wards and OPD.

OUTPUT 2: Supervised Staff


Definition: Supervised staff undercharge to ensure good discipline and high
quality output in terms of nursing care, front desk, clinical services
and cleanliness of the clinical areas and wards.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer
Measurement Criteria: High quality output by the section.

OUTPUT 3: Hospital Statistics


Definition: Produced hospital statistics to ensure compliance with the Board of
Health requirements in terms of drug usage and immunization
programme.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer/Board of Health
Measurement Criteria: Report accepted by the Board of Health.

OUTPUT 4: NURSING CARE


Definition: Provided nursing care to patients in order to assist the speed
recovery of patients.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer
Measurement Criteria: No genuine complaints from patients

OUTPUT 5: Counseled Staff


Definition: Counseled staff undercharge in order to ensure discipline and
solicit loyalty to Centre.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer
Measurement Criteria: Committed and disciplined staff.

OUTPUT 6: Purchases
Definition: Purchased clinical requirements such as linen, equipment to ensure
availability of such items at the Centre whenever required.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer/ Accountant.
Measurement Criteria: No shortages of clinical stocks.

OUTPUT 7: Patient Movements


Definition: Coordinated movements of patients referred to other medical
centers for investigations in order to ensure quick diagnosis of
ailments leading to treatment of the patient.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Medical Officer/ Accountant.
Measurement Criteria: No delays in referrals.

JOB ANALYSIS SECTION

1. Education
Grade 12 Certificate ; Registered Nurse Certificate and Registered Midwifery
Certificate taking up to a total of four(4) years to qualify.

2. Experience
Five (5) years minimum experience.

3. Problem Solving
Deals with issues involving conduct of nurses; Nurses’ code of conduct
useful; staff scheduling and supervision of line functions requiring tact,
objectivity and being focused.

4. Decision Making
Recommends type of nursing care to be given to a patient. Involved in
Nurses’ recruitment and deployment. Actions impact on quality of the Centre’s
line product. Has discretion on the preparation of work schedules.

5. Communication
Interviews prospective nursing staff, counsels patients/staff undercharge,
appraises staff and prepares hospital statistics.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with Chief Medical Officer on strategic and operational issues of the
department. In constant touch with Administration and Finance for resources
and other support services; has contact with staff undercharge on work
progress and other operational issues.
7. Supervision
Supervises – Sister-In -Charge – 3
Clinical Officer - 1
Maid Supervisor - 1
8. Risks
Works under office/hospital environment where there might be some
contagious illnesses. Attends to patients especially in cases of emergencies.

9. Responsibility For Assets


In charge of hospital linen, clinical equipment, cleaning materials, ward
issues and ward assets.

10. Consequences Of Error


Has an effect on the patients and image of the Centre.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Senior Assistant Accountant


GRADE:
SECTION: ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION

REPORTS TO: ACCOUNTANT (PART TIME)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB


To prepare both management and financial accounts/statements in order to effect
budgetary controls and to show financial status of the Centre.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Financial Year End Statements


Definition: Prepared draft final accounts of the Centres including cash flow
statements in order to show the financial standing of the Centre

KEY RECEIVERS: Accountant; Chief Medical Officer; External Auditors.


Measurement Criteria: Accurate/timeous preparation of financial statements.
Final Accounts – February of the following year; Cash
flows – 1st week of every month.

OUTPUT 2: Supervised Staff


Definition: Supervised staff undercharge to ensure good discipline and high
quality output of all financial matters at the Centre.
KEY RECEIVERS: Accountant
Measurement Criteria: High quality output and meeting of deadline by the
section.

OUTPUT 3: Monthly Management Accounts


Definition: Produced cash flow statements; Debtors and Creditors’ Statements
to ensure prudence in management of short term finances by the
Centre.
KEY RECEIVERS: Accountant; Chief Medical Officer.
Measurement Criteria: Accurate statements prepared- 1st Week of the month.

OUTPUT 4: Bank Reconciliation Statement


Definition: Prepared Bank Reconciliation Statement to ensure that Cash Book
transactions tally with those of the Bank Account in terms of
un/presented, un/credited cheques, bank charges, interest and any
other entries.
KEY RECEIVERS: Accountant; Chief Medical Officer.
Measurement Criteria: Bank Reconciliation Statement prepared and
balanced – 2nd week of every month.

OUTPUT 5: Cost Reduction


Definition: Analysed costs and cost centers and putting up budgetary controls
in order to reduce and or control costs.
KEY RECEIVERS: Accountant; Chief Medical Officer.

Measurement Criteria: Reduction in costs/ no over expenditure

OUTPUT 6: Passed Payments


Definition: Passed payment to ensure that there is no unauthorized
expenditure of Centre funds.
KEY RECEIVERS: Accountant; Chief Medical Officer.

Measurement Criteria: No unauthorized expenditure.

OUTPUT 7: Bank Deposits


Definition: Ensured that Bank Deposit slips are well prepared in order to
facilitate proper depositing of Centre monies.
KEY RECEIVERS: Accountant; Chief Medical Officer.

Measurement Criteria: Centre monies well banked- within 24 hours of


collection.

JOB ANALYSIS SECTION

1. Education
Grade 12 Certificate ; with Diploma in Accounts: AAT; NATECH

2. Experience
Three(3) years minimum experience.

3. Problem Solving
Deals with issues involving preparations of financial statements and cash flow
for the Centre. Analyses financial statements and devices systems for cost
control and containment.

4. Decision Making
Recommends Centre’s budget to Superior, approves petty cash payments
and reimbursements and advices on cash flow issues.

5. Communication
Prepares financial statements, appraises staff and carries out staff
development in the section. Communicates with other departments on issues
of financial and budgetary nature.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with clients, suppliers, staff undercharge, superior and peers on a
variety of issues such as purchases, service payments and other issues
bordering on financial aspects.

7. Supervision
Supervises – Assistant Accountant - 1
Accounts Assistant - 1
Cashier - 2
8. Risks
Works under office environment usually using a computer

9. Responsibility For Assets


In charge of 1 computer, 2 desk calculators.

10. Consequences Of Error


Wrong financial statements may lead to a poor business decision to be made
and this may impact on the financial resources of the Centre.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: CASHIER


GRADE:
SECTION: FINANCE
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
REPORTS TO: SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To receive and receipt monies paid by clients to ensure that Centre income is
received and accounted for.

KEY RESULTS AREA

OUTPUT 1 INVOICE
DEFINITION:

Prepared invoices for the clients showing amounts owing to the Centre so that
such bills are honoured and or paid.

KEY RECEIVER: SAA/Client


MEASUREMENT CRITERIA: Five minutes in which the bill should be ready.

OUTPUT 2: RECEIPTS

Receipted money paid by clients for services rendered as evidence of


transaction.

KEY RECEIVER: CLIENT/SAA


MEASUREMENT CRETERIA: Two minutes to prepare and issue receipt.

OUTPUT 3: SAFE CUSTODY OF MONEY

Handed over the day’s collection to the supervisor in order to have safe custody
of the monies.

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; NATECH

2. Experience
6 months relevant experience
3. Problem Solving
Deals mainly with issues or receipt of income for the Centre from clients
and preparation of primary accounting documents requiring basic financial
analysis skills.

4. Decision Making
Makes decision around the cashier function at source involving scheduling
of own work and determining pattern of activities at the counter. Makes
recommendations to superior on credit facilities to credit worthy clients.

5. Communication
Talks to patients concerning payment of bills; .prepares various
accounting documents.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with clients as they come to pay for the medicines prescribed
;supervisor on work progress, interacts with peers.

7. Supervision
Nil

8. Risks
Discomfort from irate clients; handles cash from the clients.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Custodian of Days’ Receipt Book, and other several primary accounting
books; calculator, date stamp and the cash and cash book.

10. Consequences Of Error


Loss of Centre money.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: GARDENER/GUARD


GRADE:
SECTION: ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To carry out gardening and guarding duties at the Centre in order to maintain
good surroundings and to provide security for Centre property and patients’
vehicles.
KEY OUTPUT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: CLEAN SURROUNDINGS

Tendered flowers, plants and lawns to ensure that the surroundings are kept neat
and attractive.

KEY RECEIVER: Administrative Assistant


MEASUREMENT CLIENT: No overgrown grass, green lawns and fresh flowers
and plants

OUTPUT 2 REPORTED FAULTS


DEFINITION:
Reported various faults from various sections to the supervisor so that the
supervisor could make arrangements for maintenance services required.

OUTPUT 3 MANNED GATE

Opened gates for hospital and other authorised cars to allow the vehicles access
to the inside parking area.

KEY RECEIVER: Administrative Assistant


MEASUREMENT CRITERIA: Vehicle not delayed at the gate, no unauthorised
vehicle parked inside.
OUTPUT 4: PATROLS
DEFINITION:
Carried out outside patrols to ensure that clients cars are safe and not tempered
with.

KEY RECEIVER: Administrative Assistant

MEASUREMENT: Vehicles safe

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; Job on training

2. Experience
3 months relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Involved mainly in menial activities with specific instruction from super
ordinate; Guards building and surroundings. Little or no exchange of
information involved.

4. Decision Making
Carries out menial activities as per instructions.; decisions mainly
embodied in work pattern; has some discretion in interviewing visitors
when carrying out guard duties; quality of work is verified at a higher level.

5. Communication
Limited exchange of information when on guard duties; writes in the
Occurrence Book; informs superior on areas needing maintenance
attention.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts mostly at lower levels with peers on work progress; also staff in
other departments whenever menial work is required.

7. Supervision
Nil

8. Risks
Cleans hospital environment and guards the hospital premises.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Small tools such as hoes, garden rake, shovels,
10. Consequences Of Error
May occur but repairable to a certain extent, lapses in guarding may lead
to loss of Centre property.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: DRIVER/MECHANIC


GRADE:
SECTION: ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To drive centre vehicles in order to meet tasks which a vehicle has been
assigned.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1 DROVE VEHICLE

DEFINITION:
Drove safety hospital vehicles such as ambulance and minibus to ensure
That given errands such as picking and dropping of staff, patients etc, are carried
out within a given time frame.

KEY RECEIVER: Administrative Assistant/Staff


MEASUREMENT CRITERIA: Passengers/Vehicles Safe, timeous

OUTPUT 2 DROVE AMBULANCE

Drove ambulance to pick up patients to ensure emergency cases are brought to


the hospital without delays.

KEY RECEIVER: AA
MEASUREMENT CRITERIA: Patient brought to hospital with a reasonable time
frame for any emergence.

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; Valid Driving License, crafts certificate in auto mechanics.

2. Experience
1 year relevant experience
3. Problem Solving
Mainly on the road and decision so made are in recard to good driving in
relation to self, passengers and other road users, diagnosis faults on
Centre vehicles.

4. Decision Making
Makes decision on when to carry out minor routine service, recommends
to superior an external garage that can undertake a major service and or
repairs.

5. Communication
Talks to supervisor and other staff on issues of transport, completes a
vehicle log book.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with nurses, doctors and other staff on assignment requiring
transport frequency of which is dictated by the need, for example
ambulance availability in an emergency.

7. Supervision
Nil

8. Risks
Traffic accidents.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Indirect responsibility of vehicle when on assignment; vehicle log book.

10. Consequences Of Error


Injuries or loss of life in an accident; damage to Centre vehicle.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: MAID/MESSENGER


GRADE:
SECTION: ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO: MAID SUPERVISOR

MAID MESSNGER
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To carry out cleaning/messenger duties t ensure a clean environment and


delivery of documents respectively.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1 : CLEAN ENVIRONMENT


DEFINITION: Cleaned floors, toilets, bathrooms, windows, and tables to
ensure that the Centre’s operations are carried out in a clean
and conducive environment.
KEY RECEIVER: Maid Supervisor
Measurement Criteria: Clean environment at all times

OUT PUT 2: Paid Statutory Obligation

DEFINITION: Paid ZRA and NAPSA statutory tax/contributions at


respective offices to ensure that the center complied with the
law.

KEY RECEIVER: Maid Supervisor


Measurement Criteria: Statutory Obligation paid before 10th and 21st of each
month for NAPSA and ZRA respectively.

OUTPUT 3: Obtained Quotations

DEFINITION: Collected quotations from various suppliers in order to


enable Management buy items from the cheapest source in
terms of quality and price.

Key Receiver: Nurse Superintendent


Measurement Criteria: Quotations obtained within a day
JOB ANALYSIS
1. Education
Grade 12; Job on training

2. Experience
6 months relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Involved mainly in menial activities with specific instruction from super
ordinate; delivers documents to specific destinations. Little or no exchange
of information involved.

4. Decision Making
Carries out instruction to the letter; decisions mainly embodied in self-
evaluation on amount of work done and or on the apparent quality which is
verified at a higher level.

5. Communication
Limited exchange of information when delivering documents or collecting
information and or when cleaning, receiving instructions and reporting
back to superior on work progress or obtaining cleaning materials.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts mostly at lower levels with peers on work progress; also staff in
other organization but also including and limited mostly to lower ranks.

7. Supervision
Nil
8. Risks
Cleans hospital environment and travels on messenger menial duties.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Custodian of smalls tools such mops and brooms – all consumables or
semi-consumables.
10. Consequences Of Error
Dirty environment leading to a negative image for the Centre.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: NURSE - RECEPTION


GRADE:
SECTION: NURSING
DEPARTMENT: NURSING
REPORTS TO: SISTER IN CHRGE

Main Purpose of the Job

To receive patients/Clients warmly at the front desk so that the clients feel
welcome and thus project and promote good image of the center.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Receive patients

DEFINITION: Received and screened patients at the reception in order to


know the reason for their calling so that they are directed to
the right place.

Key Receiver: Sister In Charge


Measurement Criteria: Patient attended to promptly

OTPUT 2: Appointment

DEFINITION: Maintained diaries for appointments and bookings for


patients so that they see the doctor.

Key Receiver: Sister In Charge


Measurement Criteria : Appointment fulfilled in the time given.

OUTPUT 3: Directed patients

DEFINITION: Directed patients to doctors , rooms, laboratory, pharmacy


or treatment so that the patient is seen by the doctor or
or given treatment.
Key Receiver: Sister In Charge
Measurement Criteria: Patients directed to the Doctor’s room immediately the
Doctor is free.

OUTPUT 4: Supervised reception


DEFINITION: Supervised staff under charge so that clients are given a first
good impression of the center.
Key Receiver: Sister In Charge
Measurement Criteria: Reception offering high quality service in dealing with
clients.

OUTPUT 5: Supervised filing

DEFINITION: Supervised filing and pulling out of patients’ files to ensure


safe custody and easy retrieval of files.
Key Receiver: Sister In charge
Measurement Criteria: Files found within two minutes from time of request.

OUTPUT 6: Time Tables


DEFINITION: Prepared time tables for staff undercharge so that the
reception is manned in all the shifts.
Key RECEIVER: sister In Charge
Measurement Criteria : Reception manned in all shifts.

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; Zambia Enrolled Nursing Certificate

2. Experience
1 year months relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Involved mainly in receiving patients at the reception requiring tact,
hospitality and friendliness as first contact. Deals with patient bookings
and supervision of reception activities.

4. Decision Making
Decision mainly made around reception work in allocating patients to
doctors. Has discretion on work schedules of staff undercharge.

5. Communication
Talks to clients when receiving them and making bookings. Prepares duty
roster for staff undercharge.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts mostly with patients mainly in making bookings and
appointments, interacts in the process with fellow nurses and the doctor to
the patient.

7. Supervision
Receptions –2 Cashier -2
8. Risks
Irate patients.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Custodian of reception assets such as television, radio and files.

10. Consequences Of Error


Mishandling of clients may have some dysfunctional effects on the image
of the Centre.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RADIOGRAPHER


GRADE:
SECTION: RADIOGRAPGH
DEPARTMENT: RADIOGRAPH
REPORTS TO: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Main Purpose of The Job

Produce radiographic image on a part of the body to be examined in order to


assist the doctors come up with an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Radiographs

DEFINITION: Took radiographs or x-rays – films in order to produce a


radio-graphic image required for diagnosis of an ailment.

Key Receiver: Chief Medical Officer


Measurement Criteria: Good image of the part x-rayed

OUTPUT 2: Radiographic images:


DEFINITION: Developed radiographic images showing the actual condition
of the part of the body in order to have a clear diagnosis of
ailment by the doctor.
Key Receiver: Chief Medical Officer
Measurement Criteria: Good images in terms of both sharpness and contrast.

OUTPUT 3: Exposure factors

DEFINITION: Selected a set of exposure factors such as KV, MA, NA in


in order to produce a sharp radiographic image.
Key Receiver: Doctor
Measurement Criteria: A sharp image made

OUTPUT 4: Counseled Patients

DEFINITION: Explained to the patient the nature and examination to be


carried out in order to solicit corporation and ease up
patient.

Key Receiver: Chief Medical Officer


Measurement Criteria: Patient willingly takes x-ray.
OUTPUT 5: Radiographic Stocks

DEFINITION: Maintained stocks of items required in the radiographic


section such as films, contrasts and chemicals to ensure
availability when ever needed.
Key Receiver: Chief Medical Officer
Measurement Criteria: No stock outs/ no expired stocks

OUTPUT 6: Filed x-ray films

DEFINITION: Maintained a filing system to ensure safe custody of images


and easy retrieval.
Key Receiver: Chief Medical Officer
Measurement Criteria: Images safe and retrieved within five minutes after
request.

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; Diploma in Radiography

2. Experience
2 year months relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Selects sets of exposure in production of geographic images. Part of the
body, thickness, density of tissue and pathology play a major role in
selection process.

4. Decision Making
Decides on the best projection to give to the doctor upon production of a
radiographic image.

5. Communication
Carries pre-radiographic counseling of the patient; and fills in Doctor’s
request forms after production of the radiographic image.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacy, reception and suppliers
on issues involving provision of radiographic image.

7. Supervision
Nil save for the part time radiographic staff

8. Risks
Ionising effects in radiographic, which include somatic and genetic effects.
9. Responsibility For Assets
Custodian of X-ray machines, film cassettes, processor, contrast media
and films.

10. Consequences Of Error


Poor analysis of the image by the doctor, wastage of films, chemicals.
Radiographs lacking photographic density.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CLINICAL OFFICER


GRADE:
SECTION: MEDICAL
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL
REPORTS TO: Sister In Charge

Main Purpose Of The Job:


To offer simple procedures in order to treat a patient.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Theatre Procedures

DEFINITION: Performed simple theatre on patients in OPD in order to


relieve patient the ailment.

KR: NS
Mc: Operation successful

OUTPUT 2: Screen

DEFINITION: Screened patients in order to diagnose ailments.

KR: NS
MC:

OUTPUT 3: Cannulations

Set up IV cannulations, catneration as part of treatment to


the patient.

KR: NS/Patient
MC:

OUTPUT 4 Counseled Patients

DEFINITION: Provided counseling services to the patients in order to


prepare them psychological for the examination and
treatment they have to under go.

KR: NS
MC: Patient relaxed

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; Diploma in Medical Sciences

2. Experience
2 years relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Deals with issues of clinical natures such as screening of patients,
carrying out minor theatre procedures requiring analysis of the issue at
hand. Lab and or Radiographic results important guide.

4. Decision Making
Recommends type of drugs to give to patient and decides on the
performance of simple theatre procedures.

5. Communication
Counsels patients, gives handover and writes simple reports on
procedures or treatment given to patient handled.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts mostly with patients, surgeons when a third hand is required in
the theatre, nurses and other medical staff on nursing care and treatment
matters.

7. Supervision
No staff undercharge.

8. Risks
Chances of contracting a disease during course of duty.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Responsible for clinical equipment such as BP machines, thermometers.

10. Consequences Of Error


Mismanagement of the patient and thus portray a bad image of the
Centre.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE


JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT DISPENSER/DISPENSING ASSISTANT


GRADE:
SECTION:
DEPARTMENT:
REPORTS TO:

Main Purpose Of The Job

To dispense drugs to patients so that the patients commence treatment

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT I: Dispensed Drugs

DEFINITION: Dispensed drugs to the patient/wards so as to meet the


Prescription from the medical officer.

KR: Pharmacy Technologists


MC: Drugs to be dispensed 5 minutes after the prescription has
been received.

OUTPUT 2: Cost Drugs

DEFINITION: Cost the medicine on a prescription in order to indicate the


Price which the patient has to pay for the prescribed drugs.

KR: Pharmacy Technologist


MC: Bill calculated in two(2) minutes.

OUTPUT 3: Explained Dosage

DEFINITION: Explained the dosage of drugs to patients so that the patient


is aware of the quantities and frequencies of taking
the
Drugs.
KR: Pharmacy Technologist/ Patient
MC: Patient understood the explanation

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; certificate in Pharmacy Technology

2. Experience
1 year relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Involved mainly in issues involving dispensing and costing of drugs.
Prescriptions from the doctor and drugs price chart vital guide.

4. Decision Making
Recommends a close substitute drug when the prescribed drug is not
available in Centre pharmacy.

5. Communication
Explains drug dosage to the patients, costs drugs and writes dosage
labels.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts mostly with patients mainly in dispensing drugs, Cashiers in
costing drugs, Nurses and Doctors for clarifications on the prescriptions.

7. Supervision
No staff undercharge.

8. Risks
Works under office environment in the pharmacy with some discomfort.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Custodian of dosage labels and other stationery and small tools.

10. Consequences Of Error


Mismanagement of the patient due to over dose or wrong dispensation of
drugs.
Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE


JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SISTER IN CHARGE


GRADE:
SECTION:
DEPARTMENT:
REPORTS TO:

Main Purpose Of The Job

Managed nurses and collateral services in line with the current nursing practicing
to ensure standard nursing care and optimum use of resources.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Planned Staff Roster

DEFINITION: Planned and prepared duty roster for nurses under-charge to


ensure coordinated and availability of nursing of staff in the
sections at all times.

KR: Nurse superintendent


MC: Nurses available in all shifts

OUTPUT 2: Supervised Staff

DEFINITION: Supervised staff under charge to ensure that they provide


quality nursing care to the patients.

KR: NS
MC : Less/no complaints from patients

OUTPUT 3: Counseled Patients

DEFINITION: Counseled patients/relatives on the health condition of the


patient in order to enlist support and acceptance of the
prevailing patient’s condition.
KR: NS
MC: Condition accepted

OUTPUT 4: Controlled usage

DEFINITION: Controlled usage of medical/surgical supplies to ensure that


Supplies are used economically and only for the intended
Purpose.

KR: NS
MC: No misuse of supplies

OUTPUT 5: Clean environment


DEFINITION: Liaised with maid supervisor to ensure that wards and
surroundings are clean.

KR: NS
MC : Clean environment

OUTPUT 6: Sectional Estimates


DEFINITION: Prepared a list of requirements such as hospital equipment
in order that the same ordered for use in the section.

KR: NS
MC: Demand lists prepared before stock-outs.

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; Registered Nurse and Midwifery Certificates

2. Experience
3 years relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Deals with issues of supervision of nursing care and auxiliary services,
makes schedules for staff and counsels both patients and staff
undercharge requiring both tact and human relations skills and personal
understanding.

4. Decision Making
Makes decisions on the sectional staffing in each shifts, determines the
targets and quality levels of sectional output. Has discretion in time tabling
staff undercharge.
5. Communication
Counsels patients and gives report to doctor, discusses progress of work
with nurses and prepares duty roster and monthly statistics reports.

6. Work Relationship
Liaises with other departments on hospital operational issues Interacts
with patients, nurses and other medical staff on nursing care and
treatment matters.
7. Supervision
Supervises : Nurses – 22
Maid supervisor - 1

8. Risks
Chances of contracting a disease during course of duty. Slight discomfort
from irate patients.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Responsible for ward stationery, linen, surgical supplies and equipment
such as BP machines, thermometers.

10. Consequences Of Error


Mismanagement of the patient and thus portray a bad image of the
Centre.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE


GRADE:
SECTION:
DEPARTMENT:
REPORTS TO:

Main Purpose of the Job:

To provide nursing care to patients in order to facilitate recovery of patients from


ailments.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Nursing care

DEFINITION: Provided general care to the patients to ensure their speed


physical
and psychological recovery.

OUTPUT 2: Preliminary assessment

DEFINITION: Made preliminary assessment of the illness, including taking


Weights and temperature in order to assist in the early
diagnosis of the disease by the doctor.

KR: NS
MC: Preliminary assessment well documented

OUTPUT 3: Public Liaison

DEFINITION: Attended to relatives/visitors in order to appraise them on the


Progress being made by the patient.

KR: NS
Mc:
OUTPUT 4: Administered Treatment

DEFINITION: Administered treatment such as giving drugs, injections to in


patients according to treatment in order to effect the
treatment and dosage prescribed by the doctor.

KR: NS
MC: Drugs dispensed as per schedule outlined by the doctor.

OUTPUT 5: Patients Report

DEFINITION: Prepared reports on admitted patients or those on


Observation in order to keep track of admissions.

KR: NS
MC : All patients in admission/observation recorded

OUTPUT 6: Effected Admissions

DEFINITION: Guided the patients and allocated patients a bed in order to


effect an admission as per doctor’s instruction.

OUTPUT 7: (Applicable only to MW): Deliveries

DEFINITION: Conducted deliveries in order to ensure that the expectant


Mothers give birth safely.

KR: NC
MC: Safe delivery.

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; Registered Nurse and Midwifery Certificates

2. Experience
2 years relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Deals with issues of nursing care involving giving of baths to patients and
taking vital observations and giving of drugs requiring patience and care.

4. Decision Making
Takes operational decisions in provision of nursing care; Assesses
admission procedure and has discretion when dealing with visitors for the
patients.

5. Communication
Counsels patients and gives report to sister in Charge and or Doctor
concerning the patient’s condition; writes reports on admitted patients or
those on observation.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with nurses, superior, maids and patients in the course of giving
nursing care.

7. Supervision
Supervises : Nurses –
Maid - 1

8. Risks
Chances of contracting a disease during course of duty.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Responsible for clinical instruments, linen, surgical supplies and
equipment such as BP machines, thermometers.

10. Consequences Of Error


Mismanagement of the patient and thus portray a bad image of the
Centre.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONOST


GRADE:
SECTION: FINANCE
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
REPORTS TO: SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB


To receive and attend to clients in a pleasant manner in order to reflect the
Centre’s good image.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Received Clients


Definition: Welcomed clients to the Centre in a courtesy and expeditiously
manner in order to make the client feel wanted and cared for thus
establishing a positive rapport on first contact.

KEY RECEIVERS: Reception Nurse on Duty


Measurement Criteria: Happy clients.

OUTPUT 2: Pulled out files


Definition: Pulls out files for patients and lead them to the Doctors so than they
are seen by the Doctors.
KEY RECEIVERS: Reception Nurse on Duty
Measurement Criteria: File pulled out in two minutes after getting the name
of the client.

OUTPUT 3: Delivered Results


Definition: Delivered laboratory/x-ray results to the Doctor’s room so that
further diagnosis by the Doctor is carried out.

KEY RECEIVERS: Reception Nurse on Duty


Measurement Criteria: Results taken to the Doctor/ward on immediate
receipt/retrieval.
OUTPUT 4: MAINTAINED DAILY ENTRIES BOOK
Definition: recorded particulars of patients that have visited the Centre in order
to maintain attendance statistics.

KEY RECEIVERS: Reception Nurse on Duty.


Measurement Criteria: Clean and reliable statistics.

OUTPUT 5: MAINTAINED FILES


Definition: Filed records of patients for safe custody and easy retrieval.
KEY RECEIVERS: Reception Nurse on Duty /Patient
Measurement Criteria: File and or records not misplaced; file retrieved within
two minutes after getting the name of the patient.

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; Certificate in Customer Care.

2. Experience
6 months relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Deals with client handling requiring courtesy creativity and tact .
Convincing reasons or information to be given if a client has to be
satisfied. Good hospitality required to make a client feel welcomed.

4. Decision Making
Makes decision on patient bookings, appointments and consulting with
clinics. Has discretion in deciding which patient to see the Doctor first
especially in an emergency.

5. Communication
Talks to clients at the reception, signs patient profiles and medical health
insurance forms.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with nurses, doctors when taking patient profiles and when
ushering in a patient or taking results. Frequency is depended on the
occurrence of an occurrence as stated.

7. Supervision
Nil

8. Risks
Works in an office environment but faces discomfort from irate clients.
9. Responsibility For Assets
Shared responsibility of Reception TV; radio; wall clock and other
Reception assets.

10. Consequences Of Error


Loss of public image by the Institution as office is a front desk and cardinal
to customer care.
Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: ASSITANT ACCOUNTANT


GRADE:
SECTION: FINANCE
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
REPORTS TO: SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB


To prepare financial statements of Centre operations to ensure follow up by
management.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Creditors’ Schedule


Definition: Prepared creditors’ schedule to show the Centre’s indebtedness
and due dates for invoices.

KEY RECEIVERS: Senior Assistant Accountant


Measurement Criteria: Schedules completion time – 1 week

OUTPUT 2: Creditors’ Ledger


Definition: Prepared creditors’ ledger in order to ensure proper accounting of
creditors’ transactions with the Centre.
KEY RECEIVERS: Senior Assistant Accountant
Measurement Criteria: Creditors’ ledger correctly updated.

OUTPUT 3: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS


Definition: Prepared Management accounts on operations of the Centre in
order to give Management basis on which to make business
decision.

KEY RECEIVERS: Senior Assistant Accountant


Measurement Criteria: Timely and accurate information.

OUTPUT 4: PAY ROLL REPORTS


Definition: prepared payroll reports for full time, consultants and part time staff
to ensure that emoluments for staff are paid.

KEY RECEIVERS: Senior Assistant Accountant ; Staff.


Measurement Criteria: Correct salary payment schedules to the banks by
28th of every month for full time staff; 15th of every month for part time staff.

OUTPUT 5: STATUTORY DEDUCTIONS REPORT


Definition: Prepared ZRA and NAPSA statutory deductions report to ensure
compliance with the respective statutory obligations.

KEY RECEIVERS: Senior Assistant Accountant ; NAPSA; ZRA


Measurement Criteria: NAPSA returns submitted by 10th of every month; ZRA
21ist of every month.
JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; Diploma in Accounts; AAT; NATECH

2. Experience
2 years relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Deals with issues of accounting nature requiring preparation of financial
documents and statements and analysis of contents therein. Reconciles
balances. Accounting procedures and financial regulations important
guidelines.

4. Decision Making
Makes routine decisions with variations in prioritising of activities,
recommends payment of suppliers based on the cash flow.

5. Communication
Talks to supervisor and other staff on issues of transport, completes a
vehicle log book.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with staff from other departments; superior and peers on financial
issues. Is in contact with suppliers on payments and staff on staff related
issues such as salary advance and leave days. NAPSA, ZRA for statutory
obligations.

7. Supervision
Accounts Assistant – 1
Cashier - 3
8. Risks
Office conditions.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Computer and office furniture.

10. Consequences Of Error


May occur but repairable to some extent. Superior checks work.
Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: MAID


GRADE:
SECTION: ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO: MAIDS SUPERVISOR

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB


To carry out all cleaning activities at the Centre to ensure a clean and hygienic
work environment.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1 : CLEAN ENVIRONMENT


DEFINITION: Cleaned floors, toilets, bathrooms, windows, and tables to
ensure that the Centre’s operations are carried out in a clean
and conducive environment.
KEY RECEIVER: Maid Supervisor
Measurement Criteria: Clean environment at all times

OUTPUT 2: SHINED FLOORS


Definition: Polished floors to protect floor surfaces and give an attractive shine
floor surfaces.
KEY RECEIVERS: Maid Supervisor
Measurement Criteria: Shining floors.

OUTPUT 3: CLEAN LINEN


Definition: Washed and ironed hospital linen to ensure that the same is clean
and safe to use by patients.

KEY RECEIVERS: Maid Supervisor; Patients


Measurement Criteria: Clean and well pressed linen.

OUTPUT 4: EMPTIED BINS

Definition: Emptied bins to ensure that litter is disposed off.


KEY RECEIVERS: Maid Supervisor
Measurement Criteria: Empty bins.

JOB ANALYSIS
1. Education
Grade 12; Job on training

2. Experience
6 months relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Involved mainly in menial activities with specific instruction from super
ordinate; Little or no exchange of information involved.

4. Decision Making
Works under instructions ; decisions mainly embodied in self-evaluation
on amount of work done and or on the apparent quality which is verified at
a higher level.

5. Communication
Limited exchange of information when cleaning, receiving instructions and
reporting back to superior on work progress or obtaining cleaning
materials.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts mostly at lower levels with peers on work progress; superior-
subordinate interaction.

7. Supervision
Nil

8. Risks
Cleans hospital environment .

9. Responsibility For Assets


Custodian of smalls tools such mops and brooms – all consumables or
semi-consumables.

10. Consequences Of Error


Dirty environment leading to a negative image for the Centre.

Signature:
Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE


JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: MAIDS SUPERVISOR


GRADE:
SECTION: ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO: SISTER IN CHARGE

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB


To supervise cleaning services at the Centre in order to have a safe and hygienic
environment for all hospital activities.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Supervised Maids


Definition: Supervised maids to ensure that linen, floors, toilets, bathrooms,
windows are cleaned to acceptable standards.

KEY RECEIVERS: Sister In Charge


Measurement Criteria: Clean environment all the time.

OUTPUT 2: Duty Roster


Definition: Drew up a duty roster for maids to ensure that all shifts are covered
and that maids are evenly time tabled.
KEY RECEIVERS: Sister In Charge
Measurement Criteria: Each shift covered by an appropriate number of
maids.

OUTPUT 3: Issued Cleaning Materials


Definition: Issued cleaning materials to maids to ensure control and economic
usage of such materials.
KEY RECEIVERS: Sister In Charge
Measurement Criteria: No stock outs of cleaning materials

OUTPUT 4: Clean Linen


Definition: Washed and pressed linen to ensure that hospital linen is clean and
safe to use by patients.
KEY RECEIVERS: Sister In Charge
Measurement Criteria: Clean and pressed linen.

JOB ANALYSIS SECTION

1. Education
Grade 12 Certificate

2. Experience
One (1) years minimum experience.

3. Problem Solving
Solves problems of supervisory nature of maids requiring time tabling of staff
undercharge and supervision of actual cleaning work.

4. Decision Making
Makes decisions on the quality of cleanliness of floors, windows. Has
discretion on the timetabling of staff undercharge.

5. Communication
Writes timetables for maids, issues instructions to maids and reports progress
of work to superior. Appraises staff undercharge.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with superior and other sectional heads on cleaning activities. In
constant with maids in performing duties.

7. Supervision
Supervises – Maids – 12

8. Risks
Works in an office environment involving supervision of cleaning. Discomfort
when moving up and down to supervise staff.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Iron,; Dryer, lab coats Controls various laboratory equipment and apparatus
and reagents.

10. Consequences Of Error


Dirty environment, linen, leading to loss of public institutions
Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: LABORATORY ASSISTANT


GRADE:
SECTION: LABORATORY
DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY
REPORTS TO: CHIEF LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB


To clean floors and other laboratory accessories in order to have a safe and
hygienic environment in the laboratory.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Clean Environment


Definition: Cleaned and disinfected floors and laboratory equipment in order to
make the laboratory a neat place and ensure safe practices in
using laboratory equipment.

KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Laboratory Technologist


Measurement Criteria: Clean environment and safe equipment all the time.

OUTPUT 2: Disinfectants
Definition: Mixed chemicals in order to make disinfectant required for
disinfections of floors and equipment in the laboratory.
KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Laboratory Technologist
Measurement Criteria: Correct disinfectant made.

OUTPUT 3: Delivered Sub Contracted Samples


Definition: Delivered to other labs sub contracted samples in order to enable
the sub contracted labs to carry out a diagnosis test on behalf of
the Centre.

KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Laboratory Technologist


Measurement Criteria: Samples delivered and collected in good time.
OUTPUT 4: Lab Result Deliveries
Definition: Delivered Lab results to the Doctors so that the further screening of
the patient is done based on the sample results.

KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Laboratory Technologist; Doctor


Measurement Criteria: Results reaches Doctor within five minutes after the
sample diagnosis is completed.

OUTPUT 5 Laboratory Returns


Definition: Compiled monthly laboratory returns in order to know the number of
tests carried out in the month.

KEY RECEIVERS: Chief Laboratory Technologist.


Measurement Criteria: comprehensive and accurate draft on the tests done.

JOB ANALYSIS SECTION

1. Education
Grade 12 Certificate; Job On Training

2. Experience
Six (6) months minimum experience.

3. Problem Solving
Solves problems involving making of disinfectants requiring accuracy in
mixing chemicals; minor ratio calculations. Supervisor gives required
guidance.

4. Decision Making
Makes decisions on the quality of cleanliness of floors, laboratory equipment
as self assessment while performing the actual activity/ies. Supervisor gives
judgment on the final quality and or standard.

5. Communication
Writes monthly returns on tests done in the laboratory. Reports progress to
superior.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with superior and Doctors when taking samples also outside labs
and other Clinics; Receptionist for picking up results.

7. Supervision
Nil

8. Risks
Handles samples and mixes chemicals when making disinfectants.
9. Responsibility For Assets
Small tools such as brooms; implied responsibility on reagents.
10. Consequences Of Error
Wrong reagents mixtures may lead to wrong results and this may be
catastrophic to the patient.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………


ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: ENROLLED NURSE


GRADE:
SECTION:
DEPARTMENT:
REPORTS TO:

Main Purpose of the Job:

To provide nursing care to patients in order to facilitate recovery of patients from


ailments.

KEY RESULT AREAS

OUTPUT 1: Nursing care

DEFINITION: Provided general care to the patients to ensure their speed


physical
and psychological recovery.

OUTPUT 2: Preliminary assessment

DEFINITION: Made preliminary assessment of the illness, including taking


Weights and temperature in order to assist in the early
diagnosis of the disease by the doctor.

KR: NS
MC: Preliminary assessment well documented

OUTPUT 3: Public Liaison

DEFINITION: Attended to relatives/visitors in order to appraise them on the


Progress being made by the patient.

KR: NS
Mc:
OUTPUT 4: Administered Treatment

DEFINITION: Administered treatment such as giving drugs, injections to in


patients according to treatment in order to effect the
treatment and dosage prescribed by the doctor.

KR: NS
MC: Drugs dispensed as per schedule outlined by the doctor.

OUTPUT 5: Patients Report

DEFINITION: Prepared reports on admitted patients or those on


Observation in order to keep track of admissions.

KR: NS
MC : All patients in admission/observation recorded

OUTPUT 6: Effected Admissions

DEFINITION: Guided the patients and allocated patients a bed in order to


effect an admission as per doctor’s instruction.

OUTPUT 7: (Applicable only to MW): Deliveries

DEFINITION: Conducted deliveries in order to ensure that the expectant


Mothers give birth safely.

KR: NC
MC: Safe delivery.

JOB ANALYSIS

1. Education
Grade 12; Registered Nurse and Midwifery Certificates

2. Experience
2 years relevant experience

3. Problem Solving
Deals with issues of nursing care involving giving of baths to patients and
taking vital observations and giving of drugs requiring patience and care.

4. Decision Making
Takes operational decisions in provision of nursing care; Assesses
admission procedure and has discretion when dealing with visitors for the
patients.

5. Communication
Counsels patients and gives report to sister in Charge and or Doctor
concerning the patient’s condition; writes reports on admitted patients or
those on observation.

6. Work Relationship
Interacts with nurses, superior, maids and patients in the course of giving
nursing care.

7. Supervision
Supervises : Nurses –
Maid - 1

8. Risks
Chances of contracting a disease during course of duty.

9. Responsibility For Assets


Responsible for clinical instruments, linen, surgical supplies and
equipment such as BP machines, thermometers.

10. Consequences Of Error


Mismanagement of the patient and thus portray a bad image of the
Centre.

Signature:

Job Holder : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Manager : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

Analyst : …………………………………… Date:…………………………

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