Senior Nursing Officer at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES: 

• Accurately assess and record patients’ vital signs.
• Perform wound dressing for both routine and emergency cases.
• Conduct eye lavage, ear syringing, and administer parenteral medications as required.
• Initiate and manage intravenous infusions when necessary.
• Administer all routine immunizations in accordance with medical guidelines.
• Assess visual acuity using the Snellen chart.
• Escort critically ill patients to external healthcare facilities when needed.
• Perform minor surgical procedures such as incision and drainage of abscesses.
• Suture minor lacerations under appropriate clinical conditions.
• Record daily patient attendance using the clinic’s electronic system.
• Clean, sterilize (autoclave), and properly store nursing instruments.
• Monitor and replenish the clinic’s emergency box and resuscitation trolley as needed.
• Deliver health education across various areas of nursing practice.
• Provide clinical consultations when required.
• Prepare medication bills outside of regular working hours.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc in Nursing/ Nursing Science with any two (2) of the following: Diploma in Public/Occupational Health Nursing; Family Planning Certificate; Post Basic Diploma in Accident & Emergency Nursing; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing; Diploma in Nursing Science.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must have:

• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in at least (3) of the following areas; Post Basic Diploma in Accident and Emergency unit; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing; Outpatient Departments and Medical wards; Community Health Nursing.
• Good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in carrying out basic laboratory procedures such as rapid malaria test, urinalysis and blood sugar using a glucometer.