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Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse

Full time @Zombo District Service Commission posted 1 day ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 20031
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under mentioned vacancies which exist within Zombo District Local Government Establishment.

S/NO.: 4

  • DEPARTMENT: Health
  • REFERENCE NO.: DSC/ZB/04/04/10/2026
  • POST/TITLE: Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse
  • SCALE: U7
  • NO.: 1

Applicants should indicate the reference number and the post they are applying for and should address their applications to the Secretary Zombo District Service Commission, to reach not later than Wednesday 20th May, 2026 at 5:00PM. Interested qualified Ugandans are encouraged to submit their applications in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (Revised 2008) or download the form from the webpage of the Public Service Commission (http://psc.go.ug/images/forms/PSC%20form%203.pdf) and submit with three sets of photocopies of certified transcripts and certificates, recent passport size photographs, national identification card and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Those already in Government service should route their applications through their Responsible Officer who should be informed of the closing date to avoid unnecessary delays. Serving Officers may submit an advance copy of the application directly to the Secretary District Service Commission to enable the commission carry out short listing exercise.

For detailed Job description and person’s specifications, visit Zombo District Service Commission or any District Service Commission Offices in Uganda.

NOTE:

  • Recruitment into the District Public Service is a free Service. Giving, Promising or offering anything to induce members of the District Service Commission, the technical team or any other leaders at the district is illegal.
  • Anyone who demands any bribe from a Job Applicant, should be reported to the relevant Government agencies like IGG, SHACU, RDC or Ministry of Local Government.
  • Zombo District Service Commission stands for Zero Tolerance to Corruption.
Job Title: Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse

Salary Scale: U7
Reports to: Nursing Officer (Psychiatry)
Responsible for:

  • Nursing Assistants and Support Staff
Job Purpose
  • To provide psychiatric nursing care services to patients on a day to day basis.
Key Outputs
  • Patients received; admissions and discharges registered.
  • Psychiatric nursing care services to patients provided.
  • Bedside nursing procedures carried out.
  • Daily psychiatric nursing care service performance reports compiled and submitted.
  • A clean and healthy environment for the patients and other stakeholders maintained.
  • Patients prepared for meals and served.
  • Health education to patients and their attendants carried out.
  • Maximum protection of patients, attendants and staff ensured.
Key Functions
  • Receiving patients, registering admission and discharge.
  • Providing psychiatric nursing care services to patients.
  • Participating in bedside nursing procedures as a member of the caring team.
  • Participating in Doctors/Clinical Psychiatric Officers ward rounds.
  • Observing, recording and compiling daily psychiatric nursing care service performance reports for submission to relevant authorities.
  • Maintaining a clean and healthy environment for the patients and other stakeholders.
  • Preparing patients for meals and participating in serving them.
  • Carrying out health education to patients and their attendants.
  • Ensuring maximum protection of patients, attendants and staff.
Person Specifications

Qualifications

  • Must have a Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized institution.
  • Must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.

Competences

  • Guidance and counseling.
  • Concern for quality and standards.
  • Ethics and integrity.
  • Self control and stress management.
  • Time management.

Important Steps

  • New Vision Newspaper
  • Dated (Monday 20th April 2026)
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  • Read the Job description from www.publicservice.go.ug
  • Download and Use the Application forms
  • Apply using the Instructions Provided on the Advert.
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  • The Green Button “APPLY FOR THIS JOB“
  • You will be redirected to the application forms.

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