Profile of Organization

Our client is a new hospital located in Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria, built and equipped according to world-class international standards and being developed to be one of the world's foremost pediatric health-care institutions. To successfully achieve this aim, the board has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following vacancies within th Hospital. Successful Medical candidates will be trained to use modern equipment and current literature to deliver evidence based health care.

 

Consultant Paediatrician (OH001)

Locations:

Okija, Anambra State

 

Job Description

Manage outpatient and inpatient care, medical research and mentoring members of the medical team. Reporting To Chief Medical Director. A key component of this role will be to promote patient quality and safety, drive learning and innovation and institute systems for monitoring and improving client satisfaction.

 

Qualification/Responsibilities

•Promote patient quality and safety, drive learning and innovation and institute systems for monitoring and improving client satisfaction

• Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians, Paediatrics Section or Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Paediatrics Section.

• Registration as a Specialist of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria

• Experience of working in a modern Neonatal unit, equipped with relevant electronic monitoring and respiratory support facilities

• Good interpersonal and professional communication skills

• Management Experience required

 

 

Senior Registra, Paediatrics (OH002)

Job Description

Provide leadership, training and supervision, for doctors in training, health service medical practitioners. Reporting To Consultant.

 

Qualification/Responsibilities

• Promote quality and client satisfaction in collaboration with the Consultant.

• Part 1 of the West African College of Physicians (Paediatrics) or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (Paediatrics).

• Registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

• Experience in managing common paediatric problems and sick newborn infants. 

• Experience of working in a modern Neonatal unit, equipped with relevant electronic monitoring and respiratory support facilities.

• Management Experience required.

 

 

Experienced Medical Officer (OH003)

Locations:

Okija, Anambra State

 

Job Description

Provide 24-hour medical cover and immediate first line resuscitation to hospital patients, visitors and staff. Reporting To Senior Registrar and Consultant.

 

Qualification/Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency medical services during hours of duty.

• Work in conjunction with the other Medical Officers to deliver 24-hour service to the Hospital.

• Conduct routine ward rounds and ensure that patients are adequately attended to. in a timely manner 

• Maintain proper patient documentation using appropriate tools and methods 

• Maintain and develop the highest evidence based clinical and professional standards.

• Conduct research and make presentations during clinical audits and other quality improvement and capacity building sessions

• Keep abreast of new developemens, skills and technology and current literature in order to initaite and respond to changes in the work environment

• A good MBBS degree from a recognized university

• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in a hospital providing paediatric services including in-patient and emergency

• Registration with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

• Experience working in a Paediatrics and Neonatal unit will be an advantage.

• Proven ability to manage pressure and respond promptly to Hospital emergencies.

• Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and communication skills

 

 

Medical Officers (OH004)

Locations:

Okija, Anambra State

 

Job Description

Provide 24-hour medical cover and immediate first line resuscitation to hospital patients, visitors and staff. Reporting To Senior Registrar

 

Qualification/Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency medical services during hours of duty

• Work in conjunction with the Experienced Medical Officers to deliver 24-hour service to the Hospital.

• Conduct routine ward rounds and ensure that patients are adequately attended to.

• Maintain proper patient documentation using appropriate tools and methods.

• Conduct research and make presentations during clinical audits and other quality improvement and capacity building sessions

• Keep abreast of new developemens, skills and technology and current literature in order to initaite and respond to changes in the work environment

• A good MBBS degree from a recognized university.

• Recently completed National Youth Service Program

• Registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

• Proven ability to manage pressure and respond promptly to Hospital emergencies

• Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and communication skills.

 

 

Senior Staff Nurse, Paediatrics (OH005)

Locations:

Okija, Anambra State

 

Job Description

Responsible for ward management, as well as providing and maintaining the highest possible standard of nursing care. Reporting To Head of Nursing Services. An intrinsic part of this would be to assess, develope and implement a patient care, evaluate care given and ensure proper documentation.

 

Qualification/Responsibilities

• Monitor and report patients' condition to the medical staff, ensure prescribed treatments are administered and that all members of health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of patients

• Assist and supervise other members of the nursing team, ensuring that all staff work to achieve an acceptable safe standard and quality of care.

• Implement and oversee good housekeeping practices, as well as ensure ward expenditure is within budgetary limits.

• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of relevant patient/ care policies and procedures, with particular reference to safe handling of patients.

• Act as an associate mentor to students allocated to the ward.

• Candidates must have dual qualifications: NRN and NRM. 

• Possession of B.Sc. or Health related management studies will be an advantage 

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

• 5 years post registration experience 

• First Level Registration qualification within Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit or Accident and Emergency. 

• Demonstrable experience in care of neonates, children and critical care in Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit or Accident and Emergency.

• Proven ability to respond to Hospital emergencies and work under pressure.

• Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and communication skills

 

 

Staff Nurse, Paediatrics (OH006)

Locations:

Okija, Anambra State

 

Job Description

Responsible for ward management, as well as providing and maintaining the highest possible standard of nursing care. An intrinsic part of this will be to assess, develop and implement a patient care plan, evaluate care given and ensure proper documentation. Reporting To Head of Nursing Services.

 

Qualification/Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on patients' condition to the medical staff and ensure prescribed treatments are carried out and ensure all members of health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of the patient.

• Give and receive accurate patient-centered handovers. 

• Assess, develop and implement patient care plan and evaluating care given, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately. 

• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of relevant patient/ care policies and procedures, with particular reference to safe handling of patients.

• Candidates must have dual qualifications: NRN & NRM. 

• Possession of B.Sc. or Health related management studies will be an advantage 

• First Level Registration of Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

• 3 years post registration experience 

• First Level Registration qualification within Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit or Accident and Emergency. 

• Demonstrable experience in care of neonates, children and critical care in Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit or Accident and Emergency.

• Proven ability to respond to Hospital emergencies and work under pressure.

• Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and communication skills

 

To apply, interested candidates should: 

Apply with the job title as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae(prepared as a Microsoft Word document and saved with your full names)to:

 

[email protected] 

 

Deadline: 22 August 2013.

 

Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria as well as names and contact details of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achivements and abilities