Posted on: Thu 16-11-2017

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), OVC Programming, Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. We seek applications from qualified persons in ARFH Headquarter in Ibadan.

Position: Clinical Nursing Officer

Location: ARFH, Ibadan office- Ikolaba Ibadan

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties with strong emphasis on provision of family planning services.
• Provide contraceptive services including oral and injectable contraception, emergency contraception, insertion of intrauterine devices and implants and post-abortion care.
• Must be able to interact with young people and understand the principles of Youth-Friendly services.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients
• Perform physical examination and assessment, make independent nursing, judgments and records findings
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic and laboratory procedures and plans as needed.
• Promote health literacy particularly prevention of malaria, STI/HIV and unplanned pregnancy.
• Interview and advice patients regarding health maintenance, illness prevention, normal behaviour, social and physical growth and development.
• Refer patients with health conditions outside of the scope of the facility, and provide instructions to patients and family on medications and treatment.
• Provide supervision and direction to support staff and interns
• Counsel clients to evaluate effectiveness of family planning services and types of contraceptive chosen.
• Work as an effective and responsible team member.
• Commitment to discharging roles and responsibilities with good time management
• Collaborate with other members of the team to determine client care and treatment
• Attend required meetings and in-services, and participates in committees as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

A graduate from an accredited school of Nursing and Midwifery or BSc/BSN.  Certificate in Family Planning, Master degree will be an added advantage. At least 15 years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of commitment and flexibility.  Candidate must enjoy working with men, women and young people and be a team player.

Method of Application

Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to [email protected] on/or before  November 24th, 2017 . Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees including their functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.  ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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