Volunteer Nursing Officer Vacancy

CNECOF INTERNATIONAL is hereby advertising the position of a Nursing officer on Voluntary service at her Child Care Center Gombe, Gombe State of Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Nursing Officer Location: Christian Orphanage Home Gombe. Employment Type: Full-time Employment Period: Six months

Job Description

Essentially responsible for restoring patient’s optimum health. The Officer is to perform health assessments, prescribe medication, create treatment plans and provide health and wellness advice to patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and administering health programs and illness prevention activities to ensure that Children, widows, partners and staff adopt healthy lifestyle and prevent disease.
• Assist in the implementation of policies/guidelines and management protocols for the best practice in the Dispensary or Clinic.
• Assist in planning and overseeing all patient care.
• Liaise with HOD Monitoring and Evaluation in the provision of clinical training and opportunities to staff for development.
• Ensure compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies, and quality standards requirements.
• Performs minor surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency as directed by the HOD.
• Participate in prompt emergency medical response in order to render care and prevent disease and injury.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, dependents, and colleagues.
• Committed to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based practice and maintenance of patient safety and quality standards.
• Providing comprehensive general medical services as directed by the HOD.
• Serves and protects the Dispensary community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Safe Care standards.
• Attend to all emergencies and unforeseen contingencies.
• Assist in coordinating Medical outreaches, clinic activities including environmental safety.
• Assist in coordinating all clinical activities including nursing, pharmacy and Laboratory.
• Involvement in quality improvement program in CarePoint Center.
• Any other requirements or duties that may be assign by by HOD.

Job Requirements

• Certified and licensed Nursing officer, will be appreciated with 2-5 years experience.
• Professional experience in health care management.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in screening, diagnostic procedures and clinical supervision and program management.
• Excellent time management with good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in HIV/TB and Malnutrition care.
• Pediatric Oriented with excellent counselling skills.
• Excellent knowledge of standards and regulations for the clinical field.
• Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (e.g. patient management software) will be appreciated.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, team building skills.
• Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts.

Application Closing Date: 31st July, 2022.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: Cnecof.info@gmail.com using “Volunteer Nursing Officer” as the subject of the email.