Jobs at Synapse Services

Location: Awka

Responsibilities

Job Summary: Member of a multidisciplinary team; assists in the provision of safe and empathetic personal care to people who experience mental illness, and who use mental health services, under the guidance of a qualified nurse.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities of a mental health support worker:

• Support the nurses on duty and other clinicians while they carry out their duties
• Receive and implement instructions from the nurses in charge of the wards at all times
• Welcome patients and facilitate a friendly environment to enable them acclimatize to their new environment
• Ensure the safety of patients and their living environment at all times; ensure patients are never left unattended in the facility or while on external activities
• Physical care of patients: assist when circumstances require, in maintaining personal hygiene – bathing, dressing –, feeding, making beds, arranging personal effects, etc.
• Interact with and support patients during therapeutic activities and recreation
• Assist to de-escalate and/or restrain aggressive/violent patients when required Supervise the scheduled regular cleaning of patients’ rooms and shared areas during all shifts Complete all observation charts and handover checklists promptly and conscientiously, with adequate attention to detail
• Ensure that electrical appliances e.g. bulbs, air conditioners, heaters, etc. are switched off when not in use
• Promptly report damages, and supervise repairs and maintenance activities in the facility
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse or clinicians

Requirements and experience

• ONLY OND holders can apply for this role
• Previous work experience in a mental health or general health care facility will be an advantage. Compassionate and patient
• Strong-willed, able to solve crises and work in a team
• Good communication skill
• Male Preferably for Gender Equality

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Location: Awka

Reports to: Admin. Manager

Job Summary

The Driver will assist the company with all transport-related duties and will be responsible for conveying staff of the organization, materials and equipment to and fro where they may be needed in a timely manner.

 Responsibilities

• Safely transporting company staff and various products to and from specified locations
• Plan travel routes to avoid traffic congestion or road construction
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventive maintenance where necessary
• Keep the company vehicle clean and properly maintained o Document and log work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Comply with road safety rules and regulations as well as with company policies and procedures
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report damage, accident or injuries to management.

Requirements and Experience

• Proven work experience as a driver in a corporate organization
• No recent driving violations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffics, weather conditions etc.)
• Ability to drive long hours and occasional travels
• Good knowledge of the Job
• Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations
• Drivers who reside in the mainland will be preferable
• Valid driving license.

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Responsibilities

• Prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential clients and ultimately convert them into clients;
• Dedicate a significant portion of work schedule going to various hospitals, ministries and institutions, dropping leaflets/proposals, and meeting with relevant personnel;
• Assist in developing and maintaining psychiatrist, psychologist and other allied mental healthcare professional relations, both inside and outside the hospital and amongst sector actors;
• Communicate, liaise regularly and build constructive referral relationships with all key stakeholders internally and externally: Consultants, Medical Practitioners, the corporate business development team, other healthcare professionals, and private health insurers as required;
• Identify innovative tactics, corresponding business plans and sustainable; operations to drive revenue and volume growth while meeting the market's needs;
• Develop and implement community workshops and seminars, with a bid to grow business;
• Conduct marketing research and analyse activities to ensure that the hospital is competitive in the marketplace, on a local and national rating.

Client Retention:

• Assist in managing existing clients and ensure they stay satisfied and positive;
• Provide support that will continually improve the existing relationship;
• Make recommendations to Management on services that meet, predict and mirrors current clients’ future needs;
• Ensure the continuous refinement of the service rendered by the Facility;
• Works extensively with the hospital’s leadership team, medical staff and across various clinical departments to ensure growth opportunities are identified, patient engagement is maximized, and obstacles to success are addressed and resolved
• Increase Synapse Bed Occupancy;
• Develop short and long-range management and organization plans to define responsibilities and business activities consistent with hospital goals and objectives;
• Ensure monthly that objectives listed in the marketing plan are accomplished; progress levels against objectives are measured and adjustments made;
• Take a lead role in proposal writing, regularly prepare, review and submit commercial bids and proposals;
• Market Synapse’s Services - Trainings (Stress Management, Counselling), Workshops, Rehabilitation, and Sale of Psychological service related products (Urine Drug Testing, Stress Management Trainings, Workshops et cetera) to Universities, tertiary institutions, hospitals, ministries, government and private institutions;
• Prepare and make bi monthly presentations to prospective clients and network to increase Synapse’ visibility.

Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree holder
• Must be a goal getter
• Effectively work with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Business Development Officer
• Interested Candidates, with relevant IT and social media experience are encouraged to apply.