The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.

 

Position: Locum Nursing Officer  

Duration: 6 months’ renewable                                           

Location: Ibadan

DUTIES:

·         Check vital signs (Temperature, Pulse respiration and blood pressure e.t.c)

·         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 needs arises.

·         Conduct immunization of mothers and babies.

·         Conduct simple eye testing using Snellen’s chart.

·         Provide clinical consultation for simple clinical cases whenever the needs arise (especially after normal working hours)

·         Carryout drainage of abscesses and suturing of some lacerated wounds.

·         Register patients’ attendance every day.

·         Assist in the management very ill patients.

·         Assist in updating yellow cards to those who are travelling outside the country.

·         Assist in the collection of vaccines from State regulatory authorities.

·         Carry out washing, autoclaving and storage of instruments used in nursing care.

·         Replenish the clinic emergency box and resuscitation trolley as needs arises.

·         Carryout 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.

·         Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:                        

BSc in Nursing with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Any of the following certifications will be an added advantage. Accident & Emergency Nursing Diploma, Post Basic Nursing Certificate in theatre techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing, occupational Health Nursing Diploma; Community Health Nursing.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

·         Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.

·         Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.

·         Be able to carry out point-of-care testings such as rapid malaria test, urinalysis and blood sugar using a glucometer.

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements