The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of a Nurse (Trainee Level) in the Health Unite (HU), Abuja.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.

 

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The incumbent provide a range of registered nursing health care services, including rendering of first aid, immunizations, as well as evaluating and assessing a variety of medical conditions through physical examination, and selecting the appropriate treatment, under signed written protocols or referral to the RMO, FSHP or LE Staff medical provider. Maintains liaison with local health care providers. Additionally, s/he will conduct health orientations for new arrivals and performs various other medical administrative functions.

 

No. 2016-107B Date: December 7, 2016 Ref: A50216

Subject: NURSE (TRAINEE LEVEL)

Location: ABUJA – HEALTH UNIT (HU)

Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION TITLE: Nurse (Trainee Level), FSN- 08/FP-6*

OPENING DATE: December 7, 2016

CLOSING DATE: December 20, 2016

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N6,466,256 p.a

(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-08

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM - US$46,093

EFM/MOH – US$39,558 (Full-Starting Salary) p.a.

Position Grade: FP-06*

 

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE ASSIGNED OFFICIALLY TO POST.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Must have graduated from a professional nursing school with a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from the United States, Western Europe OR Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc) in Nursing is required.

2. Minimum of two (2) years of Nursing experience with previous experience teaching at least three of the following health promotion activities, smoking cessation, weight reduction, well child anticipatory guidance, emergency first aid, prenatal classes, community emergency response, CPR, safe food services, healthy lifestyle , HIV protection is required.

3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.

4. Ability to administer adult/pediatric immunization program according to current CDC standards required, as well as knowledge of American Nursing standards of care is required.

5. Must have basic computer skill and good calculation skills.

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at THIS LINK and/or by telephone number 09-461-4000 Ext 4261.

 

To Apply:

Follow this link for details on application