Principal Nursing Officer at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Nursing Officer

Requisition ID: 1513
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Division, Clinical Services
Directorate/Department: Medical and Health Services
Division: Clinical Services
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P2
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

Job Requirements

• Masters in Clinical Nursing with 2 years of work experience in a senior Clinical Nursing role

OR

• Bachelor in similar studies with 5 years relevant experience
• Documented training in any of the clinical nursing specialties will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered to practice as a specialist clinical Nurse in his/her home Country or Country of residence.
• Must be a practicing clinical specialist Nurse as at the time of application.
• Work experience within a government, private practice or an International Organization is essential.
• Experience as head of a nursing unit/ Matron, service, section or department will be an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Must have excellent clinical Nursing skills, able to teach and train team members and clinical attaches.
• Must have a friendly demeanor, empathy and be able to communicate well with medical staff, clients and care givers politely.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must be conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Familiarity with international nursing standards, best practices, and patient centered health care models.
• Must be computer literate, proficient with various software packages and Hospital Information Systems.
• Must have excellent planning, organizational and leadership skills.
• Able to communicate with and keep team members motivated in a complex, multi-cultural, multi ethnic environment to achieve unit goals.
• Must have strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Proficient in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2022.