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.