Healthcare Trainer (Nurse / Medical Doctor) at Community Trust Network

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Healthcare Trainer to join our team and deliver high-quality theoretical and practical healthcare training to new and experienced healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse or Medical Doctor with proven experience in healthcare training, facilitation and practical skills development. The successful candidate must be confident delivering training both online and in person and should have experience using practical training equipment and simulation resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver engaging healthcare training programs for new and experienced healthcare professionals.
• Deliver both classroom-based and practical hands-on training.
• Facilitate training in areas including:
  • Phlebotomy and blood collection
  • Vital signs monitoring, observation and interpretation
  • Medication management and administration
  • Skin integrity and pressure area care
  • Falls prevention and risk management
  • Moving and handling
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Basic clinical skills and patient care
  • Health and safety within the healthcare environment
  • Other relevant healthcare competencies.
• Demonstrate practical procedures using mannequins, simulation equipment and other healthcare training apparatus.
• Train healthcare workers to confidently apply theoretical knowledge in real-life care environments.
• Assess trainees' practical competencies and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop training plans, lesson materials, assessments and practical demonstrations.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and levels of experience.
• Maintain accurate training and assessment records.
• Stay up to date with healthcare standards, clinical practices and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Conduct online training sessions using appropriate digital platforms.
• Support continuous professional development and skills improvement among healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Medicine. 
• Must be a Registered Nurse or Medical Doctor with relevant professional registration.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in healthcare training, facilitation, clinical teaching, public speaking or a related field.
• Proven experience as a healthcare trainer, clinical educator, nurse educator or facilitator.
• A recognized training/teaching/facilitation qualification from an accredited institution is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience delivering practical, competency-based healthcare training.
• Experience training healthcare assistants, caregivers, nurses or other healthcare professionals.
• Strong knowledge of practical healthcare procedures and patient-care standards.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver training effectively both online and face-to-face.

Practical Training Experience & Equipment

The ideal candidate should have access to, and proven experience working with, practical healthcare training equipment, including :

• Clinical mannequins/simulation mannequins
• Phlebotomy training equipment
• Vital signs monitoring equipment
• Moving and handling equipment
• Medication administration training equipment
• Other relevant clinical skills training apparatus.
• Candidates who already own or have access to healthcare training equipment and simulation resources will have an added advantage.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a trainer who is not only knowledgeable but can demonstrate, teach and assess practical healthcare skills confidently.

The successful candidate should be:

• Residing in Abuja and
• Passionate about developing healthcare professionals
• Confident in front of a classroom
• Practical and hands-on in their teaching approach
• Organized and capable of developing structured training programs
• Comfortable training both beginners and experienced healthcare professionals 
• Professional, engaging and able to communicate complex healthcare concepts clearly

Benefits

• Flexible, training-based engagement: You will be contacted when a new training cohort is available.
• Remote working opportunity: Most training sessions are conducted remotely, with physical attendance required only for practical, hands-on sessions.
• Hourly pay: You will be paid hourly for the duration of days for each training engagement.
• International exposure: An opportunity to work remotely with an international organisation and contribute to the development of healthcare professionals.
• An ideal opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking additional income alongside their existing commitments.