Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies in the Hospital.
Nursing Services :
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates must possess BSc in Nursing from a recognised Institution and the registration of Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) plus at least twelve (12) years Post-qualification cognate experience, preferably in a University Teaching Hospital or Federal Medical Centre.
Candidates must also possess Post-Basic Nursing qualifications in Anaesthesia from a recognised Institution.
Duties:
Supervising general nursing activities
Assisting in the administration of the total health care
Assisting in the administration of the nursing services
Liaising with and assisting in co-ordinating the activities of the health care Institutions
Advising on purchase of hospital equipment and appliances
Assisting in the inspection of hospital, health centres, maternity homes and training schools for standard of practice and submitting reports
Appraising the activities of subordinates
Assisting in organizing the training programmes of staff
Ensuring report and even distributing programmes of staff
Collecting the estimates of the Units
Assisting in research duties
Assisting in the general administration of the Section
Salary: CONHESS 11/1
II. Nursing Officer II
Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates must possess relevant qualifications from a recognised Institution plus the registration of Nursing and Midwife Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
Duties:
Supervising junior staff
Collecting and distributing database of physiological, emotional, sociological, cultural, psychological and spiritual needs from available resources
Identifying and documenting changes in health status which interferes with the client’s ability to meet his basic needs
Establishing nursing diagnosis based on client’s needs
Developing individual nursing care plans based upon nursing diagnosis
Identifying needs and establishing priorities for nursing
Carrying out individualized plans of care in conjunction with other nursing staff
Monitoring and evaluating nursing care delivery within a specialty i.e Midwifery, Public Health Nursing, Theatre
Identifying alternate methods of meeting client’s needs, modifying plans of care if necessary and documenting changes.
Assisting in research activities in the Unit.
Salary: CONHESS 7/1
Pharmacy :
Pharmacist
Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates must possess Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B. Pharm.) from a recognised Institution plus the registration with the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN)
Duties:
Carrying out inspection duties as provided for under the Poisonous and Pharmacist’s Act, the Dangerous Drug Act and the Food and Drug Decree and other operational legislations.
Dispensing prescription to in-and-outpatients, counselling and keeping the prescription records as required by law.
Maintaining stores and keeping relevant store records.
Preparing extemporaneous medicaments such as mixtures, lotions, ointments, syrups, etc.
Provide technical information and advice to professional staff of a hospital, medical institution or regulatory body
Ensuring proper storage and issuance of drugs in hospitals, drugs stores and central medical stores.
Carrying out relevant activities in the various processes of drug production, analysis and quality control in pharmaceutical and manufacturing laboratories.
Carrying out routine analysis of samples of drugs and cosmetics in quality control laboratories
Counselling patients on proper drug usage
Collating pharmaceutical and medical data on drugs to be registered for sale.
Salary: CONHESS 9/1
Pharmacy Technician
Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates must possess Pharmacy Technician Certificate after completion of three (3) years training programme at the School of Health Technology and obtained the registration.
Duties:
Dispensing prescribed drugs under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
Assisting the Pharmacist in keeping proper record of drugs issued from the central store.
Maintaining the cleanliness of the pharmacy and pharmacy equipment
Salary: CONHESS 6/1
School of Nursing :
Nurse Tutor I
Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates must possess BSc Nursing from a recognised Institution and the registration of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) plus at least three (3) years Post-qualification cognate experience or MSc in Nursing with the registration of NMCN plus at least one (1) year Post qualification cognate experience.
Duties:
Teaching and supervising students
Supervising subordinate Nurse Tutors
Preparing students for Hospital and Nursing Council final Examinations and supervising at the examinations
Recommending and giving guidance to students on special courses
Recommending and giving guidance to students on special courses
Arranging educational visits for students and orientation programmes for newly employed staff.
Salary: CONHESS 8/1
II. Nurse Tutor II
Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates must possess BSc Nursing from a recognised Institution and the registration of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
Duties:
Teaching and supervising student nurses and students midwives in accordance with the syllabus and standards required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
Taking custody of teaching equipment
Investigating, identifying, applying and recommending up-to-date and effective methods of teaching and learning.
Participating in the selection and admission of Nurse Students.
Giving guidance and counselling to students on nurse/patients relationship
Undertaking assessments of Students’ progress towards professional competence and maturity.
Salary: CONHESS 7/1
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Candidates should submit applications together with relevant credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae. They should also advise their referees (3) to send their reports under confidential cover to:
The Director of Administration,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Teaching Hospital,
P.M.B. 2370,
Sokoto.
All applications should be forwarded to the office of Chief Medical Director NOT later than six(6) (04/02/14) weeks from the date of this publication.
SIGNED
Alh. Bala Hassan
Director of Administration
For: Chief Medical Directo
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