And she was a male nurse! Sarah Emma Edmondson #ThrowBackThursday The male nurse (1841 to 1898) Being male was not a dream for Sarah Emma Edmondson, but a life she had to live since childhood to escape mistreatment from her father and to be able to serve her adopted country, the United States of America. Emma left New Brunswick, her homeland, to flee her abusive father who wanted a son, not a daughter. She was in New England, when she answered the call for Union enlisters. After four tries, Emma succeeded to enter the Union Army as Private Franklin Flint Thompson, a male nurse in the Civil War. Franklin Thompson began serving at the hospital unit of the 2nd Michigan Volunteers on April 25, 1861. Emma had no problem maintaining masculine masquerade since she’s been doing it almost all her life already.
Why you should stop drinking Sprite and Fanta!
This article was culled off grubstreet.com as written by Clint Rainey.
If Coca-Cola called it “misleading” when California tried to slap soda cans with obesity-warning labels, imagine the reaction to this news:
A court in Nigeria has decided that two very popular Coke drinks there, Sprite and Fanta, are literally “poisonous” when consumed alongside vitamin C.
If Coca-Cola called it “misleading” when California tried to slap soda cans with obesity-warning labels, imagine the reaction to this news:
A court in Nigeria has decided that two very popular Coke drinks there, Sprite and Fanta, are literally “poisonous” when consumed alongside vitamin C.
A judge serving on Lagos’s High Court has ordered Nigerian Bottling Company, the local manufacturer of those drinks, to add labels warning consumers that they could be dangerous.
The backstory on the case itself is complicated — in short, it started in 2008, when a Lagos businessman filed a lawsuit arguing he’d purchased large quantities of Nigerian Sprite and Fanta to export to England; but when they arrived, U.K. health authorities ran tests and concluded they weren’t fit for human consumption because the levels of benzoic acid and a food coloring called sunset yellow were so high, they posed a health risk if mixed with ascorbic acid.
Fast-forward to the ruling this month, and the judge has widened the attack to include Nigeria’s own food regulators, who he calls “grossly irresponsible” for certifying the safety of Fanta and Sprite, even though they can become “poisonous in the presence of ascorbic acid.”
Maybe the weirdest part: Nigerian Bottling Company’s defense was partly that its sodas aren’t intended for export — so, they’re, like, for Nigerians only — moving the judge to write that the company’s products “ought to be fit for human consumption irrespective of color or creed.”
Both the Nigerian Bottling Company and the federal food-safety agency are appealing the ruling, essentially arguing: “But Coke’s products don’t exceed benzoic acid limits in Nigeria …”
They cite limits set by the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization, which technically wouldn’t label the sodas as dangerous, either. Permissible ingredient levels vary by country, depending on “a number of factors such as climate,” they say. (England is more temperate, versus the tropics where higher preservative levels are needed.)
Regardless, the BBC reports the fiasco has basically caused “an uproar” among Nigerians, who aren’t so sure they still want to drink a soda that’s considered unsafe for humans in any part of the world, and several consumer groups have called for immediate boycotts.
HND Nursing to Commence in October 2017
Yesterday News filtered in that the long proposed and much awaited Higher National Diploma in Nursing in Nigeria is set to take off this year. Many reactions have continued to trail the proposal with many nurses criticizing this proposal.
KNOW THE FACT before you criticize the proposal
Extract from the ongoing nursing leadership conference – Kaduna 2017
1. EXISTING STRUCTURE OF GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
General Nurses are educated in schools of nursing approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, in a three (3) year programme.
Entry Requirements: credit in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings.
Duration of Training: Three (3) years
Professional Qualification Obtained: Registered Nurse.
Academic Qualification Obtained: NIL
Nurses are educated in departments of nursing accredited by both National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
Entry Requirements: Credit in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings
Duration of Training: five (5) years
Professional Qualification Obtained: Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Registered Public Health Nurse
Academic Qualification Obtained: Bachelor of Nursing Science
THE REFORM AGENDA
The National Universities Commission classifies nursing education in Nigeria in the same category with those of other Health Professions in which the programme runs for five years.
The national policy on education classifies institutions similar to schools of nursing as Monotechnic that should be under joint regulation with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
In view of the above, nursing and midwifery reform agenda is structured to conform with the educational guidelines of these two tertiary education regulators in Nigeria.
After consultation with National Universities Commission on the procedure to be followed, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria was informed that affiliation of institutions with already approved universities for the purposes of awarding degrees is on hold and the only option left to schools of nursing interested in this approach to the reform is by integration/ total absorption of schools in the same state or within the same locality with the approved university.
Presently, two schools of nursing have indicated interest in this approach.
It is no longer tolerated in this dispensation that any Nigerian with the five specific credit level passes in WAEC or NECO will go through a structured, approved and regulated educational programme and graduate without a recognized academic qualification.
2. Reforms of the Hospital Based Schools of Nursing and Midwifery for award of academic certificates.
A major gap in the Hospital Based System of Nursing and Midwifery Education is the fact that the institutions are not empowered by the Federal Government to award academic certificates.
An institution in Nigeria can only award academic certificate if regulated by :
A. The National Universities Commission(NUC),
B. National Board for Technical Education(NBTE)
C. National Commission for Colleges of Education(NCCE).
In 2007 the Federal Ministry of Education based on its Expert Assessor’s Committee that visited to accord official recognition to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and its qualifications stated in its circular DE/ESS/20/EV/169 dated 20th November 2007 that : The General Nursing qualification or the Basic Midwifery qualification is rated as Higher National Diploma. However, the circular added that the above qualification is so rated for employment purpose only.
It was in the light of the above, that the Board of the Nursing and Midwifery of Nigeria at its 37th General Meeting mandated the Management of the Council to conclude all arrangements with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for the award of ND/HND Nursing, so that the Hospital Based Schools could be empowered by the provisions of the Federal Government to award academic certificates.
In line with the above, the Council updated the already developed ND/HND Nursing Curricula in collaboration with NBTE. Also the ND/HND Nursing programme was re-structured to accommodate the provisions of the New Scheme of Service for Nurses and to allow for easy career and academic progression for nurses and midwives, who may wish to further their education.
The programme shall be a four year course for the award of ND/HND Nursing.
All graduates shall sit for the Council Professional Examination for the award of Registered Nurse (RN) certificate.
Each graduate shall also have an additional option for specialization in Midwifery or Public Health Nursing.
The institutions under this new system shall run as Colleges of Nursing, and entrance shall be through JAMB.
The College shall be required to have an Enabling Law establishing it and Governing Board.
The College shall have Departments of Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health as well as Basic Sciences and General Studies with qualified lecturers and instructors.
It is noteworthy to state that most Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Nigeria have already been structured in line with the above requirements.
To ensure the realization of the above, the Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in January, 2017, for the commencement of ND/HND Nursing. With the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with NBTE, the next step would be resource verification to determine the readiness of interested institutions to commence the programme. The Council would soon make available the Guidelines for running of the ND/HND Nursing programme so that Proprietors and Management of Schools of Nursing and Midwifery would be properly guided on the line of action to take.
However, Schools running the current Nursing and Midwifery programme who are unable to meet the NBTE accreditation requirements shall be allowed to continue for a specific period of time to allow them prepare to be able to meet the accreditation requirements for operating the ND/HND Nursing programme.
The Council is working hard to ensure that the first batch of students for this new programme commence studies by October 2017.
Sherif Olanrewaju
Nursing world Nigeria
Please permit me to re-introduce myself😉, meet the latest graduate🎓🎓
Meet Nurse Sinach RN, BNSc
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.... It's been a long road, a path that has brought forth fruitfulness, happiness, and success.
I want to thank🙌🏻God in heaven for his mercy and grace upon my life without him I am nothing🙅🏻. I wouldn't be where I am today; thank you so much Holy one👼. To my loving husband (Dr Wems) who has contributed immensely to my success; what more can I say I ❤️💝you...😘. My lovely little me (Renee Wems) this bundle of joy came along during my degree exam... I love you so much my child may the Lord protect you always you would be more influential, brainy smart and sexy than mum👍🏻😊.
My loving parents Mr and Mrs Eric Chiedozie who saw me through my academic journey.., you both are my source of inspiration... You both will live long to celebrate my achievements 🙏🏻.
My siblings Chuks, Nina, Walter thanks for your love, prayer and support...without you guys there will be no me....and to all my friends who made this journey fun all the way I sight you all👀 see you guys at the top!!!
Meet the latest graduates🎓🎓
Meet the latest nurse graduates🎓🎓
Meet Nurse Virginia from Philippines
I want to say a special thank you to God and to my parents,my siblings for all your support and prayers;
I learn the need for family, to the two special family I hold in high esteem Cathy Ezenwani and Illah Vincent thank you for the encouragement, support and prayers, you both are selfless;
I learn the need for sacrifice. I learn the need for concern and love.y'all make my life beautiful.
To all my friends, thank you for the gift of friendship.
#Philippines | #WomanCrushWednesday | #WCW | #FemaleNurseWednesday | #FNW |#PowerHouseNurses
Please permit me to re-introduce myself😉, meet the latest graduate🎓🎓
Miss V.ILLAH, RN ➡ICN ➡BSN💯✔. gbam..let's go there😜😜
Health Field Officer/Nurse at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Yola Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:
Job Title: Health Field Officer
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Main Responsibilities
· Assists Health Delegate in running field activities related to the health program
· Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs
· Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility
· In coordination with Health Delegate, networks and maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders
· Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip.
· Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and relays it to the health delegate or health coordinator.
Required Qualifications
· Registered Nurse/Midwife registered with the Nursing council of Nigeria
· Working experience in Public Health in the tropics & in Reproductive Health sector is mandatory
· At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System
· Good command of both written and spoken English
· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
· Good knowledge of Adamawa & Borno (South) surrounding areas
· Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits
· Able to translate local language Hausa and Fulani to English and vice versa
· Knowledge in Data entry and analysis
Personal Attributes:
- · Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
- · Team leadership and good communication skills
- · Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
- · Team work and partnership working skills
- · Willingness to learn and support others in their learning
- · Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills
Method of Application
- · Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
Note
- · Please clearly indicate the preferred position E.G; “Health Field Officer Yola" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated).
- · Late application will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- · However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
Application Closing Date
7th April, 2017.
Technical Assistant, Clinical Services AT FHI 360
• Technical Assistant, Clinical Services
• Job ID 18387
• # of Openings Remaining 1
• Position Location Nigeria-Calabar
• Additional Location ..
• Job Locations Nigeria-Calabar
• Technical Assistant, Clinical Services
• Job ID 18388
• # of Openings Remaining 2
• Position Location Nigeria-Ikeja - Lagos
• Additional Location ..
• Job Locations Nigeria-Ikeja - Lagos
More information about this job:
About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
Technical Assistant, Clinical Services
Description:
The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner. The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
With the State coordinator and the TO from the coordinating team, the Technical Assistant- clinical Services will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality L.G.A. level (both at health facility and Community level) HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, RH/HIV, TB, HCT and other services at the state level.
Duties and responsibilities:
Community level:
• Support the coordination, implementation of LGA scale up and daily monitoring of the operational teams to achieve on the 90:90:90 assigned targets in the priority LGAs.
• Facilitate the efficient cART drive, ensuring quantitative, qualitative and retentive deliverables are achieved
• Saturate assigned wards in LGAs with HIV service interventions through household coverage and population access
• Strengthening effective referrals and linkages between facility and priority LGAs in the target drive
• Conduct same day evaluation and enrollment of all patients who test HIV positive
• Ensure same day ART initiation for eligible pregnant women and general populations
• Work with field case managers and community structures to strengthening referrals and linkages for health facility and community level services.
• Ensure timely daily ART/PMTCT updates are provided to the state cART coordinating team including success stories, reports, logistics supply, commodities and community daily service summaries.
• Attend to other duties assigned by supervising leads.
Health facility level
• Support the optimization of comprehensive HIV & PMTCT services in the facility by instituting 80% PITC and maximized initiation, retention and VL suppression rates
• Support the QI capacity of providers in utilizing data analysis for program improvement
Qualifications:
• MBBS with a minimum of 1 year post national youth service experience in clinical care,
• Registered Nurse /Midwife with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
• A sound understanding of HIV/AIDS, TB and TBHIV technical areas.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
DEADLINE IS 31ST MARCH!!
Job Openings At ALIMA Nigeria
ALIMA Nigeria is seeking to recruit dynamic and suitably qualified and experienced Nigerians for ALIMA’s ECHO Funded Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre (IFTC).
The Center will be located at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State of Nigeria.
Openings:
- 1. Nursing Supervisor
- 2. Nurses
- 3. Logistics Supervisor (ITFC)
- 4. Data Entry Clerk
- 5. Nurse Aid
- 6. Medical Doctor
- 7. Midwife Supervisor
- 8. Laboratory Technician
- 9. Sterilisation Technician
- 10. Pharmacy Assistant
- 11. Nutrition Assistant
- 1. Nursing Supervisor
- 2. Nurses
- 3. Logistics Supervisor (ITFC)
- 4. Data Entry Clerk
- 5. Nurse Aid
- 6. Medical Doctor
- 7. Midwife Supervisor
- 8. Laboratory Technician
- 9. Sterilisation Technician
- 10. Pharmacy Assistant
- 11. Nutrition Assistant
Nursing Supervisor
Details
• Successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, organising and evaluation of the activities under his/her portfolio.
• Working with the Nursing Activity Manager and medical doctors, the successful candidate will support in recruiting and training staff under the programme, setting up appropriate medical protocols and ensuring the IFTC practices are to best practice.
• S/He will also assist in setting up IFTC procedures and ensuring all staff adhere to standard practice and hygiene procedures according to set guidelines.
• Applicants should have a post basic qualification in Nursing, at least 5 years post qualifying experience and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
• Experience working in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge of local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.
Nurses - 6 positions
Details
• Reporting to the Nursing Supervisor, successful applicants will provide nursing care, treatment and follow up of patients according to ALIMA protocols, universally accepted hygienic standards and international health standards.
• ALIMA Nurses work on the frontline in ensuring ALIMA’s mission of providing good health care delivery to marginalized and vulnerable population in conflict and humanitarian contexts is achieved.
• Successful candidates should have a Diploma in Nursing Sciences, and at least two years post qualifying experience and have post training experience in the provision of nutritional services to under-fives.
• Candidates should possess a valid practicing certificate, and willing to develop career within a humanitarian context.
Logistics Supervisor (ITFC)
Details
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of logistics activities of the IFTC. They will be responsible for facilities and equipment management and maintenance, ensuring that the Centre has the required logistics support that enables it to function optimally.
• Successful candidates should have a minimum of a Diploma in Logistics/Warehouse Management or its equivalent, with three years post-graduation experience in a clinical set up.
• Experience working for NGOs and in complex emergencies is an added advantage.
Data Entry Clerk
Details
• The success candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective data management through recording patient attendance, compiling daily, weekly and monthly statistics on hospital activities and any other duties as delegated.
• Applicants should have a Diploma in Computer Studies or its equivalent.
• Applicants should have at least three years (3) years post qualifying experience. Experience working in a hospital set up is desirable.
• Experience working in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge of local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.
Nurse Aid
Details
• Reporting to the Nursing Supervisor, successful applicants will assist in the provision of nursing care, treatment and follow up of patients according to ALIMA protocols, universally accepted hygienic standards and international health standards.
• The Nurse aid support the nurses and doctors in achieving ALIMA’s mission of providing good health care delivery to marginalized and vulnerable population in conflict and humanitarian contexts.
• Successful candidates should have a Diploma in Community Health Extension Workers (or its equivalent), and at least two years post qualifying experience.
• Post training experience in the provision of nutritional services to under-fives within a humanitarian context will be an added advantage.
Medical Doctor
Details
• Successful candidate will provide both outpatient and inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries of the ALIMA Nigeria Munguno programme in Northern Nigeria in accordance to known medical practices and procedures, ALIMA protocols, values and universal public health and hygiene standards.
• Applicants should be qualified Medical Doctors and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
• Candidates should have a minimum of two years working experience in Tropical Medicine and/or Public Health.
• Experience working within a conflict or humanitarian context is an added advantage.
Midwife Supervisor
Details
• Successful candidate will work with the Medical team in the setting up the ALIMA Nigeria’s Monguno complicated deliveries programme. Working with the Medical Referent and medical doctors, the successful incumbent will support in staffing the programme, setting up appropriate medical protocols and ensuring reproductive health care within Monguno is to best practice.
• S/He will also assist in obstetrical procedures and ensuring all staff adhere to standard practice and hygiene procedures according to set guidelines.
• Applicants should have a post basic qualification in midwifery, at least 5 years post qualifying experience and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
• Experience working in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge of local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.
Laboratory Technician
Details
• Successful candidates will perform clinical laboratory activities according to universally accepted standards and protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine patients’ treatment.
• They will be expected to ensure proper reporting and registration of sample results, managing and organising laboratory materials and for reporting all relevant information linked to the activities undertaken within the laboratory.
• Successful candidates should have a minimum of a Degree in Laboratory Technology, two years post-graduation experience in a clinical set up.
• Experience working for NGOs and in complex emergencies is an added advantage.
Sterilisation Technician
Details
• Success candidate will perform sterilisation procedures in accordance with WHO and Gvt of Nigeria standards and protocols, set guidelines and health and safety measures and ALIMA Protocols.
• S/he will ensure the correct use by staff of sterilisation materials and equipment.
• S/He will be responsible for ensuring the quality of sterilisation materials and equipment is to acceptable standards and in ensuring the good waste management.
• Applicants should have a Diploma in Hygiene and Waste Management or its equivalent.
• Applicants should have at least three years (3) years post qualifying experience, working in a hospital set up.
• Experience working in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge of local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.
Pharmacy Assistant
Details
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective organisation and management of the IFTC medical supply chain and distribution flow in order to make quality drugs and medical materials available at project level. S/He will be responsible for ensuring daily consumption sheets are updated timely, monthly and quarterly reports are produced as expected, and for distributing prescribed medicines to patients.
• Applicants should possess a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
• Candidates should have a minimum of two years post qualifying working experience.
• Experience working within a conflict or humanitarian context is an added advantage.
Nutrition Assistant
Details
• This successful candidate be responsible for providing care to hospitalised children in the UMTH ITFC paediatric ward at the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
• In addition, they will be responsible for the nutritional surveillance, including ensuring the necessary nutritional protocols and standards are followed in caring for hospitalised children.
• Applicants should have a Degree in Nutritional/Food Sciences, at least 2 years post qualifying experience and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
• Experience working in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge of local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.
Method of Application
Applications clearly stating the vacancy applied should be addressed to email: hrco@nigeria.alima.ngo
ALIMA is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.
Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
DEADLINE IS 3RD APRIL!!!
DEADLINE IS 3RD APRIL!!!
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