Enrolled Nurse - PsychiatryNew!

Description (Public)

Kaabong District Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the post of Enrolled Nurse - Psychiatry (1 vacancy/ies, Salary Scale U7 Med, Reference KBGDSC/21/2026).

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients with mental health conditions
Support assessment, medication administration and follow up of psychiatric patients
Participate in mental health outreach and community sensitisation
Maintain psychiatric registers and confidential patient records
Support community follow up of discharged psychiatric patients and their families
Maintain mental health registers and support medication adherence counselling

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Certificate in enrolled nursing with training in psychiatric nursing
Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with valid practising licence
Experience in mental health services is an advantage

Skills & Competencies:

Patience and communication with mental health patients
Observation and reporting of behaviour changes
Confidentiality and records discipline

How to Apply

About Kaabong District Local Government

Kaabong District Local Government is the primary administrative body for Kaabong District in the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. Dedicated to fostering sustainable development and improving the quality of life for its citizens, the organization manages local public services, infrastructure, and community welfare initiatives in alignment with national government policies.