Nurses needed at Flying Doctors Nigeria

Flying Doctors Nigeria (FDN) Limited is a Medical Emergency Service that specializes in air ambulances, medevac, medico-logistics services, remote site medical solutions services, medical infrastructural development and medical training services.

With a Head Office at the International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, Flying Doctors Nigeria operates stations manned by specially trained medical doctors across the country from where real-time responses are effected. This is to ensure high quality medical solutions to meet all requirements. The nature of our operations at FDN requires spontaneity and keen attention to details. We respond instantly, boldly and professionally to incidents in order to rescue, stabilize and relocate our patients.

At the Speed of Life… Every Second Counts!

 
Therefore, we seek persons who are passionate, go-getting with ability to take appropriate actions spontaneously while thinking clearly on their feet. This is the exact career path for brilliant professionals who thrive on challenges.

 

We currently have vacancies for the following position:

 

. Nurses

 

Requirements

*Experience in Acute and Emergency medicine

*Valid Licence

 

Method of application:

Interested applicants should forward their CV's to-

sales@flyingdoctorsnigeria.com

Medical Field Officers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Since its creation in 1863, the ICRC's sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so through its direct action around the world, as well as by encouraging the development of international humanitarian law (IHL) and promoting respect for it by governments and all weapon bearers. Its story is about the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below: 

Job Title: Medical Field Officer 

Location: Yola

Main Responsibilities
*Under the supervision of the Health Delegate, assesses health needs and care availability in the areas of operation with the ICRC programming priorities
*Liaises with Health authorities (state Ministry of Health), Health facilities and Humanitarian Organization, working in the medical field in his/her area under supervision of the Health Delegate
*Assess health structures (clinics and hospitals) including Primary Health Care and surgical services and proposes activities and realistic projects in the frame of the Primary Health Care strategy
*Manage medical logistics with stock keeping, turnover and distribution to the field
*Under the supervision of the Health Delegate, actively participate In the overall running of the Primary Health Care program including the implementation, monitoring and outcomes
*Conducts close supportive supervision and teaching to ensure that Primary Health Care staff comply with national Ministry of Health diagnostic and treatment guidelines and protocols
*Conduct teaching sessions for clinical and non- clinical staff working in Primary Health Care Centers on topical health issues, including but not limited to hygiene promotion
*Under the supervision of the Health Delegate and in collaboration with the First Aid program responsible Abuja assists in the initial planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring of the First Aid program from Yola office.

Minimum Required Knowledge and Experience
**University degree in Medical Field (Medical doctor of Registered Nurse).
**Additional public health training and experience running first aid programs will be advantageous.
**2-4 years working experience within primary health structures in Nigeria.
**Excellent command of English, good command of Hausa language (written and spoken).
**Good reporting and communication skills.
**Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop a network of contacts.
**Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel & Power point).
**Ability to travel extensively within northern Nigeria and work independently as required.
**Candidate should have a reasonable knowledge and understanding of public infrastructures such as government offices as well as other organisations in the region.
**Driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
**Valid practice license and registration with relevant professional body.

Personal Requirements
**Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
**Ability to work independently, and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
**Teamwork oriented with sound communication skills
**Punctual, reliable, confirmed organisational skills
**Sound empathy when dealing with people/beneficiaries
**Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes
**Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedures

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2015

Method of Application 
Interested candidates should submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the address below:

The Administrator,
ICRC Yole Office,
No 5 Girei Street, 
GRA Jimeta 
Yola,
Adamawa State.
Or
The Administrator
ICRC Abuja 
31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama, 
Abuja.

Note:Please clearly indicate "Medical Field Officer" on the envelopeOnly short-listed candidates will be contacted

Health Specialist (Immunization/Polio) at UNICEF Nigeria

UNICEF Nigeria is supporting the Government of Nigeria to strengthen prevention of and response all forms of violence against children. In particular, assistance will be provided to strengthen the child protection system, including through modelling the system in four States, in order to demonstrate the impact of a well-functioning child protection system, to develop a common model for operationalizing the Child Rights Act at State level and to develop standardized tools, including regulations, working protocols and training manuals to govern the system.

The emergency in the northeast of Nigeria has led to large scale displacement of civilians with the Presidential Initiative for the North East (PINE) estimating 1.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the six states of the Northeast. The increasing number of unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), including children orphaned in the ongoing hostilities, is a growing issue of concern. There is a pressing need for the Child Protection Programme to scale up its interventions in North East to meet the needs of UASC, and in particular to support alternative care for UASC and the establishment and implementation of family tracing and reunification mechanisms.

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Specialist (Immunization/Polio)

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-20-2015
Location: Abuja
Level: NO-C
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term

Purpose of the Post
The successful candidate will be accountable for professional leadership in and contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and administration of the Immunization programme in conjunction with Child Survival and Development, Maternal and Child Health, Health and Nutrition components within the country programme, to achieve the UNICEF's immunization plus goals and objectives for the country.The incumbent will be working specifically within the Polio Eradication initiative to ensure UNICEF's accountabilities are met.
Accountable for ensuring the UNICEF Immunization programme promotes gender equality, with an emphasis on gender disaggregation, gender disparity identification and gender mainstreaming.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
*Analyze, evaluate and provide technical input into the preparation of Situation Analysis relative to Immunization (EPI).
*Contribute to and collaborate with relevant partners in the identification of new approaches for improving and integrating of the immunization programmes.
*Provide leadership for and participate in the development of result based sectoral work plan consistent with defined project strategies and approaches.
*Plan and organize staff training/development programme to upgrade Country Office staff capacity in the development implementation and management of Immunization programme.
*Collaborate in forming emergency preparedness plan relating to the areas of responsibility.
*Participate in the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis and annual reports.
*Coordinate relevant staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities to ensure UNICEF and Government partner accountability.

Qualifications and Competencies Required
*Advanced degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Paediatric Health, Child Development, child Health Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development or other relevant discipline(s)
*Five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health/immunization programmes.
*Field work experience, background/familiarity with Emergency.
*Professional work experience in a technical expert position related to child survival & health
*Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station.
*Excellent communication skillsProven ability to work independently under difficult conditions

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2015.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application, accompanied by an updated CV in English and a completed United National Personal History Form, which can be download below and sent to: nrecruit@unicef.org

Note: 
Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply. Zero tolerance of sexual abuse and exploitation is our policy

OVC Intern at Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa.

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS) is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) with its head office in Abuja. HIFASS has a mission of enhancing population health in Africa by collaborating with partners to promote public health. HIFASS does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, religion or state of origin. HIFASS, People to People Health Foundation Nigeria (PPHFN), Calabar Arch-Diocesan Action Committee on AIDS (CAACA) and Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki Succor and Development Services Initiative (SUCCDEV) are interested in hiring qualified and experienced individual to fill the position for her project, Local OVC Partners in Nigeria Region 3 (LOPIN 3) in Ebonyi States.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

OVC Intern

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 1 year
Location: Ebonyi

Job Descriptions

S/he will work under the supervisor of the OVC Advisor to monitor and support LOPIN 3 CBOs/FBOs sub grantees in Ebonyi state to implement OVC program.

Specific Duties

*Participate in development, management and review of CBOs/FBOs program activities.
*Carry out periodic visit to program sites within the selected LGAs and wards in Ebonyi state

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Health related discipline or Social Sciences.
Minimum of 1-2 years post qualification experience in a Non-governmental organization.
Ability to use Microsoft words, excel and power point package.
Good communication and report writing skill.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in only one attachment (MS word document) to: hifass_lopin3@hifass-hfi.org

Please indicate the title of the post applied for as the subject of the mail

Theatre Nurse at Reddington Hospital.

Reddington Hospital  - Our journey as a healthcare provider began on the 23rd of January 2001 with the establishment of the Cardiac Centre, in Victoria Island, in association with the renowned Cromwell Hospital in London. Its philosophy of providing the best in specialised cardiac care has now been developed, in the form of the Reddington Multi-specialist Hospital, into one of providing a one-stop comprehensive tertiary hospital solution to all healthcare problems.

Reddington Hospital is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Theatre Nurse
Qualification BA/BSc/HND
Location: Lagos

Job Description
provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.

In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of OR Nurses include (but are not limited to):

*Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
*Conducts pre- and post-operative education
*Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team
*Takes and monitors patients' vital signs
*Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed
*Provides basic, bedside care prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
*Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
*Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
*Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
*Preps operating room for patient/procedure
*Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
*Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuumInitiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
*Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
*Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Method of application

Interested candidates should send their CVs to: hrteam@reddingtonhospital.com

NURSE at Ronsberger Health Maintenance Organization.

Ronsberger Health Maintenance Organization. The Health Insurance Company authorized and regulated by the National Health Insurance Scheme. Our mission is to contribute to the National Health Insurance Programme, through the creation of effective links with Government departments, Organizations, Gainfully-self employed individuals and institutions, and by responding to the healthcare needs of those in need of care, with aims to promote improved healthcare programmes nationwide.

We do so by sharing the benefits of our expertise and experience in Healthcare, Insurance Studies and Hospital management, as well as creating partnership as a key strategy towards the achievement of sustainable healthcare development in Nigeria.

Ronsberger Health Maintenance Organization is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position of: 

Job Title: Nurse

Location: Abuja

Job Description
Observing and reporting on patient’s condition
Providing nursing care, e.g. preparing for operation
Recording pulse and temperature
Administering drugs and other medicines.
Assisting with tests and evaluations
Providing support to patients and relatives
Liaising with Hospitals on Healthcare related matters

Requirements/Experience
B.Sc (Nursing)General Nursing CertificateNursing/Midwifery CertificatePsychiatric Nursing (RPN)
Minimum of 3 years work experience with a recognized Hospital/Clinic.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2015 

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV's to:ict@ronsberger.com

HMO NURSE

KBL Healthcare Limited, a reputable Health Maintenance Organistion (HMO) is currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Position: HMO Nurse

Location: Abuja, Nigeria.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Attends to patient and treats patient as required.

Assists the Company Physician during scheduled day of consultation and gives treatment as directed.

Records, updates and controls Employee’s medical/clinic records.

Prepares requisition for medicines and supplies and maintains up-to-date records and actual quantity of the inventory.

Follows Good Manufacturing Practices, safety procedures and guidelines and company rules and regulations.

Informs HR Manager, HR on all matters affecting clinic related activities or services.

Effectively designs, recommends, & implements health and safety programs of the company to ensure zero accident and maintains healthy and sound employees.

Qualifications/Requirements:

RN/Midwifery/Degree Nursing

Below 35 years

Must be a Female

Interested in a career with HMO industry

HMO experience would be an added advantage (not compulsory)

Method of Application:

All potential job applicants should send their CVs and applications to:

info@kblhealthcareng.com

Application Deadline: 13th March, 2015