The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at the Institute\u2019s headquarter in Ibadan.
Position: Locum Nursing Officer
Duration: 6 months\u2019 renewable
Location: Ibadan
DUTIES:
\u00b7 Check vital signs (Temperature, Pulse respiration and blood pressure e.t.c)
\u00b7 Perform wound dressing on routine and emergency basis.
\u00b7 Facilitate health education to all categories of staff.
\u00b7 Conduct eye lavage, Ear Syringing and giving of injections.
\u00b7 Setting up of intravenous infusion as the needs arises.
\u00b7 Conduct immunization of mothers and babies.
\u00b7 Conduct simple eye testing using Snellen\u2019s chart.
\u00b7 Provide clinical consultation for simple clinical cases whenever the needs arise (especially after normal working hours)
\u00b7 Carryout drainage of abscesses and suturing of some lacerated wounds.
\u00b7 Register patients\u2019 attendance every day.
\u00b7 Assist in the management very ill patients.
\u00b7 Assist in updating yellow cards to those who are travelling outside the country.
\u00b7 Assist in the collection of vaccines from State regulatory authorities.
\u00b7 Carry out washing, autoclaving and storage of instruments used in nursing care.
\u00b7 Replenish the clinic emergency box and resuscitation trolley as needs arises.
\u00b7 Carryout costing and billing for drugs and other services.
\u00b7 Perform any other duties as may be necessitated by the absence of any other member of the health team.
\u00b7 Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc in Nursing with a minimum of four (4) years\u2019 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:
\u00b7 Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.
\u00b7 Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
\u00b7 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.