Latest Vacancies at Synapse Services

Locations: Abuja, Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island, Lagos

Report To: Admin Officer

Job Summary

• The Dispatch Rider would be responsible for ensuring that assigned motorcycle is used for authorized assignments and is in good working condition always.  

Job Description
Expectations of the role includes the following

• Prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential clients and ultimately convert them into clients;
• Schedule corporate meetings and presentations with current and prospective clients;
• Communicate, liaise regularly and build constructive referral relationships with all key stakeholders internally and externally;
• Identify innovative tactics, corresponding business plans and sustainable operations to drive revenue and volume growth while meeting the market’s needs;
• Develop and implement 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.
• Proposal writing, regularly prepare, review and submit commercial bids and proposals;

Job Requirements

• Degree in any related course
• 2-3 years experience in sales of Medical or health related services and products
• Must be a goal getter
• Effectively work with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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Report To: Admin Officer

Job Summary

• The Dispatch Rider would be responsible for ensuring that assigned motorcycle is used for authorized assignments and is in good working condition always.

Responsibilities

• Ride company’s motorcycle to accomplish official duties
• Must observe all HSE driving related policies to ensure the consistent safety of goods and motorcycle
• Report to the on all matters relating to assigned motorcycle to the supervisor.
• Responsible for updating the Drivers’ Logbook on a daily basis with the required information.
• Must ensure that assigned motorcycle documents/ particulars are updated and valid.
• Must ensure that the motorcycle is cleaned routinely or when the need arises.
• Responsible for carrying out the daily inspection on the general condition of assigned motorcycle
•  Must properly lock motorcycle when there is a need to leave them unattended to.
• Responsible for internal and external goods and items distribution.
• Record information, such as items received and delivered
• Sign for the package upon collection and get an appropriate person to sign for it upon delivery
• Plan and follow the most efficient routes for making deliveries.

Requirement and Experience

• A High School Certification, OND or NCE
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Dispatch Rider
• Must possess valid license to ride a motorcycle or rider’s permit

Required Skills:

• Delivery of professional and excellent services must be at your core.
• Must be able to ride motorcycle effectively and professionally
• Be hardworking, Diligent and possess Positive Energy
• Must be physically fit
• Should be reliable and punctual
• Must have excellent road navigation knowledge
• Willingness to work flexible schedule
• Excellent Communicator; Attention to details
• Time management; Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

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Location: Abuja, [Head Office]

Job Summary

• The Store Officer will be responsible for managing all the operations in the storeroom.   

Responsibilities

• Maintain receipts, records, and withdrawals of the storeroom
• Receive, unload, and shelve supplies
• Perform other stock-related duties, including returning, packing, pricing, and labelling supplies
• Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies; report those to accounting for reimbursements and record keeping
• Ensure adequate record keeping and manage all documentation to confirm proper stock levels and maintain inventory control
• Issuing items and updating bin cards promptly.
• Reconciliation between bin card & ERP system.
• Set minimum stock level for all fast-moving items in the store.
• Keep records properly and updated.
• Ensure a good arrangement of the stock in the store.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Reconciliation of non-available items to make request for replenishment.

Requirements and Experience

• Minimum of HND or B.Sc Degree
• 3+ years of experience in storekeeping, inventory control, or recordkeeping
• Knowledge of proper bookkeeping and inventory management
• Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment
• Analytical mind with ability to make accurate mathematical computations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management
• Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time
• Physical ability to frequently lift and carry materials

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Reports to: Admin and Accounts Manager

Job Summary

• As the Purchasing Officer the post holder is responsible for managing all purchasing activities; s/he will ensure effective purchasing and regular delivery of goods and services needed by the Organization, which includes going to the market for procurement and market survey purposes.

Responsibilities

• Procurement: Process purchase requisitions / orders within purchasing Period.
• Work with the Store Officer to create a re-order level for purchases
• Invite, assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals.
• Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists
• Work with the admin department to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements
• Assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased
• Administer contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance
• Reconcile or resolve value discrepancies
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and management.

Requirements and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years previous work experience as an Operations and/or Procurement officer preferably in a health care sector.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or any related discipline.
• Certifications in HSE or Procurement and Supply Management is desired.

Required Skills:

• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Ability to develop and deliver effective business and operational plans which are financially relevant.
• Proficient in office management software e.g. MS office - Word & Excel
• Strong operational management ability
• A clear focus on results - sets goals, plans, and prioritizes effectively, monitors efficiency and progress of work against plans. 

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Locations: Abuja, Port Harcourt - Rivers, Lagos Island - Lagos
Reports to: Medical Director
Employment type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Psychiatric Nurse will work as part of a team of medical professionals to provide psychiatric nursing care to patients of all ages, gender, religion and disposition, while creating a safe and therapeutic environment to aid their mental stability.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the delivery of care to all patients delegating duties and monitoring junior staff carrying these out
• Assess all identified group of patients and new admissions to the Practice  
• To ensure that identified care planning is implemented and evaluated for all patients especially those within their identified groups
• To ensure that care given is individualized, patient centered and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and other statutory and voluntary organizations as appropriate
• To orientate newly admitted patient on the principles, rules and regulations governing the unit at the point of admission and ensure that these rules are strictly adhered to by the patients
• To ensure that all the policies and admission documents are signed by the patient and their relations where applicable
• The Nurse will be involved in performing patient personal care duties, which would include washing, bathing and dressing using appropriate hoists and aids. Often uses equipment and clinical procedures requiring knowledge e.g. subcutaneous infusions, catheter care, wound care, pressure relieving equipment
• The Nurse will be able to conduct and interpret a Urine Drug Test for patients and clients and document the results appropriately
• Ensure that a Urine Drug Test is conducted for all patient on board at any point if there is a suspected case of smuggling of substance into the facility
• The Nurse would spend extensive parts of the shift in direct/indirect (overseeing and monitoring) patient care  
• Also dedicate time during the shift writing clinical reports, and updating care plans.  Also the Nurse will be expected to undertake supervision/performance appraisal of junior staff, as directed by the Head of Clinical Services
• To engage in pickup of new or old clients as required
• Observe assigned patients on a daily basis to identify, interpret, and document physical and emotional status and/or patterns, such as assaultive or suicidal behaviour, and response to treatment or medication:
  • Inspect patient rooms every morning
  • Check to ensure that the number of patients at handover tallies with the number at takeover given allowance for discharged cases in the course of the day.
  • Inspect rooms to ensure air conditioner and lights are switched off when patients are not in room
  • Ensure vital signs are taken 2 times a day
  • Work with the support workers to see to the personal hygiene of patients in the morning
  • Ensure the dining area is kept clean when not in use, ensure support worker/cook take the dishes to the kitchen immediately after every meal
• Administer psychotropic medications to patients, monitors use, and documents reactions; educate patients on the purpose, dosage, and side effects of medication, and explain the implications of patient's refusal to take prescribed medication.
• Provide crisis intervention to those individuals experiencing acute episodes.
• Obtain medical, psychiatric, social, and family histories of new admissions; take and record vital signs; obtain lab specimens and assist physicians with physical exams
• Schedules and arranges for special tests; develops discharge plans; maintains charts and logs; performs catheterizations and enemas; and draws blood.
• Aid patients in obtaining proper medical care, after release or during hospitalization, by identifying community agencies and resources to assist patients with stabilization while living in the community.
• Interact with private medical facilities, courts, and Federal and State agencies to express concerns of the patient and to discuss treatment also when required, testify in court as to the patient's mental and physical condition.
• When needed, acts as a team leader, on a rotational basis, for an assigned shift; plan, assign, and review the work of other regular nursing staff, student nurses, mental health technicians and support staff.
• To be able to deliver services and treatment in patient’s own environment whenever the need arises
• Ensure protected meal time is properly implemented
• Inspect patient food before taking it to patients for consumption
• Make Clinical presentations during clinical meetings and during business meetings.
• Ensure take home medications are well dispensed for patient going on weekend leave.

Requirements and Experience

• Must be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Must be medically and physically fit.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a psychiatric nurse

Required Skills / Competencies:

• Explain mental health laws and regulations;
• Observe emotional and physical behaviour;
• Evaluate and assess the need for mental health services;
• Analyse a situation and adopt a course of action;
• Prepare and maintain medical records and reports;
• Recognize and respect limits of confidential information;
• Direct and advise other nursing staff;
• Communicate with people of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic origins;
• Speak before groups;
• Exercise independent judgment in medical emergencies;
• Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience, and compassion;
• Establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, and organizations;
• Comply with nursing policies, protocols, and program regulations;