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  • Posted: Jun 24, 2023
    Deadline: Jul 5, 2023
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    The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consu...
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    Senior Nursing Officer

    Description

    • Checking of vital signs, e.g. Temperature, Pulse Respiration and blood pressure; etc)
    • Perform wound dressing on routine and emergency basis.
    • Facilitate health education to all categories of staff.
    • Conduct eye lavage, ear syringing and giving of injections.
    • Setting up of intravenous infusion as the need arises.
    • Conduct immunization of mothers and babies.
    • Conduct simple eye testing using Snellen’s chart.
    • Provide clinical consultations for simple clinical cases whenever the need arises (especially after normal hours).
    • Register patients’ attendance every day.
    • Assist in the management of very ill patients.
    • Assist in updating of yellow cards to those who are travelling outside the country.
    • Assist in the collection of vaccines from State regulatory authorities.
    • Carry out cleaning, autoclave and storage of instruments used in nursing care.
    • Replenish the clinic emergency box and resuscitation trolley as need arises.
    • Carry out costing and billing for drugs and other services.
    • Perform any other duties as may be necessitated by the absence of any other member of the health team.

    QUALIFICATION:

    BSc in Nursing and Registered Midwife Certificate with any two (2) of the following:

    • Diploma in Public/Occupational Health Nursing.
    • Family Planning Certificate.
    • Accident & Emergency Nursing Diploma.
    • Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques.
    • Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Pediatric Nursing.
    • Diploma in Health Education.

    Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in at least three of the following areas:

    • Accident and emergency unit.
    • Outpatient department and medical wards.
    • Family Planning Unit/Family Health Unit.
    • Maternal & Child Health Unit.

    COMPETENCIES:

    The ideal candidate must:

    • Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
    • Be able to carry out basic laboratory procedures such as rapid malaria test, urinalysis, and blood sugar using a glucometer.

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