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Society for Family Health is one of Nigeria’s largest non-governmental organisations. Founded in 1985 by three eminent Nigerians: Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, Justice Ifeyinwa Nzeako, Pharmacist Dahiru Wali and Phil Harvey.
Society for Family Health Nigeria has a mission to empower Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable to lead healthier...
Job Type: One year Fixed Term contract.
Project: Global Fund HIV
Job Profile
- The successful person will be responsible for conducting brief clinical assessments that determine the clinical urgency of the clients’ presenting health concerns and culminate with the allocation of a care category, which determines the time and sequence in which they receive services.
- The Triage Nurse will also be responsible for managing client records; ensuring accurate data entry, filing/archiving and retrievals.
- S/He will provide comprehensive triage (in-clinic and/or mobile) and clinical assessment service to clients resulting in safe and appropriate clinical decisions that reflect their healthcare needs.
- S/He will initiate appropriate nursing interventions (e.g. first aid and emergency interventions) to improve client outcomes and secure the safety of clients and clinic staff, facilitate the triage process using clinical knowledge and appropriate interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
Qualifications/Experience
- Must possess a University Degree in Nursing or completion of an accredited nursing programme
- Possession of a higher training in nursing will be an added advantage
- Must possess minimum of three (3) years’ experience in nursing practice including the practice of triage
- Experience in providing ART services will be an advantage
- Experience in maintaining accurate computerized triage assessment records is an advantage
- Must possess experience in organizing
- Must possess good relationship management/ interpersonal skills.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
Applicants should forward a one-page application letter (using the position reference as the subject), addressed to the "Director, Human Resources", clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job and current remuneration
Note
- Applicants should send the application, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating current telephone numbers, e-mail address and contact details to the email address beside the job you are applying for.
- Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements. All applications will be treated in confidence.
- Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
- We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Use the following application Emails to apply for the various positions
Research, Measurement and Evaluation Manager RMEMgr@sfhnigeria.org
Laboratory Scientist/Quality Specialist LSQS@sfhnigeria.org
Senior Procurement Officer SPOff@sfhnigeria.org
Laboratory Services Personnel
- Imo Application Email LSIMO@sfhnigeria.org
- Oyo Application Email LSOYO@sfhnigeria.org
- Kano Application Email LSKANO@sfhnigeria.org
Human Rights and Advocacy Specialist HRAS@sfhnigeria.org
Pharmacist
- Kano Application Email PSKANO@sfhnigeria.org
- Oyo Application Email PSOYO@sfhnigeria.org
- Kano Application Email PSIMO@sfhnigeria.org
Adherence Counsellor
- Oyo Application Email ACOYO@sfhnigeria.org
- Imo Application Email ACIMO@sfhnigeria.org
- Kano Application Email ACKANO@sfhnigeria.org
Clinical Supervisor
- Oyo Application Email csoyo@sfhnigeria.org
- Kano Application Email cskano@sfhnigeria.org
- Imo Application Email csimo@sfhnigeria.org
Triage Nurse
- Oyo Application Email TNSOYO@sfhnigeria.org
- Imo Application Email TNSIMO@sfhnigeria.org
- Kano Application Email TNSKANO@sfhnigeria.org
Senior Research, Measurement and Evaluation Officer SRMEOff@sfhnigeria.org
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