Career Openings at Lily hospitals Limited, 9th July, 2019

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Lily Hospitals Limited, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate. We are also consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. Currently running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:       Job Title: Nursing Assistant Location: Warri, Delta Type:  Full Time Job Category: Junior Level Key Result Areas (KRA) The key result areas of this role are: Medical Responsibilities:

• Check and record patient's vital signs such Weight, Height, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
• Assist patients in carrying out basic functions such as bathing, dressing, bed linen changes.
• Observe patients for changes in condition or behaviour and promptly report these changes to the nursing office

Administrative Duties:

• Respond to signal lights, bells or intercom system to determine patient's needs.
• Record patient information in computerized logs.

Maintenance:

• Perform basic operation and maintenance of medical equipment

Health and Safety:

• Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with Lily hospitals' health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
• Ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for patients, clients and members of staff to help reduce infection.

The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of SSCE
• 2 to 3 years relevant work experience in the health sector.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.

Remuneration Salary in line with industry standard     Job Title: A&E Nursing Officer Location: Warri, Delta Type:  Full Time Job Category: Senior Level Job Summary

• The Emergency nursing Officer will be responsible for assessing, intervening and stabilizing variety of trauma and ill patients who due to the range of medical conditions may require urgent treatment and care. The person will be required to understand triage, which is a method of prioritizing injuries based on medical need.

The key result areas of this role are: Medical Responsibilities:

• Attend to emergency patients  and resolve their medical problem
• Document medical history
• Check for any allergies and current medications
• Obtain height, weight,  and vital signs
• Moving patients, taking blood samples, cleaning and bandaging wounds, administering medications and maintaining proper supplies of medical equipment.

Administrative Duties:

• Respond to signal lights, bells or intercom system to resolve patient's needs.
• Record patient information in computerized logs.
• Order, stock and maintain exam rooms with standard levels of supplies, medications, and equipments.

Maintenance:

• Operate clinical equipment according to equipment procedures including safety and quality control checks.

Health and Safety:

• Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with Lily hospitals' health and safety policy and statutory regulations.

The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Nursing with specialization in A & E
• Certification in Basic Life Support
• Certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support in Nursing or any related science degree.
• 2 to 3 years relevant work experience in the health sector.
• Registration with the National Association of Nurses and Midwifery of Nigeria and must be licensed to practice.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act.
• Knowledge of safety and injection control practices.
• Knowledge of Infection control practices.

Remuneration Salary in line with industry standard     Job Title: Nurse Anaesthetist Location: Warri, Delta Type:  Full Time Job Summary

• The Anaesthetist Nurse is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The job holder provides high quality clinical assistance to the Anesthetist during surgical procedures and also provides clinical supervision on a day to day basis to junior nursing staff in the unit.

Key Result Areas (KRA):

• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.
• Ensure that the anaesthetic room is prepared in accordance with the individual needs of the patient and anaesthetist in terms of drug preparation/administration, IV cannulation, IV fluids and preparation and insertion of invasive monitoring as required.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling, recognize and interpret findings and report the findings to the anaesthetist.
• Assist the Anaesthetist during pre- and intra-operative period initiating care and clinical interventions according to patient's condition and in accordance with Health regulations.
• Evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
• Perform pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative education by providing verbal instructions to patient's family or guardian during pre-operative period about the surgical experience.
• Serve as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Teach patients and their family members or guardians on how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.

The Person Minimum academic qualification of a Nurse Anaesthetist

• 2-3 years and above relevant work experience in the health sector.
• Possession of BLS and ACLS training certificate is an added advantage
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and must be licensed to practice as Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse Anaesthetist.
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act.
• Knowledge of safety and injection control practices.
• Knowledge of Infection control practices.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.

Remuneration Salary in line with industry standard       Job Title: Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology (Female) Location: Benin, Edo Type:  Full Time Job Category:  Management Level Job Summary

• This role is responsible for providing high quality clinical care to patients in the hospital by diagnosing, treating and helping to prevent diseases of women especially those affecting the reproductive system and the process of childbirth.

Key Result Areas (KRA) The key result areas of this role are: Clinical Service Delivery:

• To provide quality medical care to patients and supervise the delivery of quality healthcare by all junior medical personnel.
• Interpret records, reports, test results or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
• Supervise and monitor cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patient’s health and deliver babies safely.
• To ensure comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records are collected and maintained for patients with an appropriate signed and dated legible entry in the patient’s medical record on every attendance upon a patient.
• Provide supervision to resident doctors and medical officers on medical cases with unique complications.
• Contribute to quality patient care by participation in case planning which includes appropriate pre-admission planning, in-hospital care and discharge planning.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality programs as appropriate

Administrative Functions:

• Manage the administrative requirements of the hospital and patient care including ensuring discharge summaries and medico-legal correspondence are completed with no delay.
• Be aware of and adhere to all Lily Hospital policies and procedure in reference to clinical practice.

The Person

• The job holder must have a license to practice medicine from the Nigerian Medical and Dental Association.
• Knowledge of O & G and other specialist areas of medical practice such as oncology, pathology, radiology and pediatrics.
• The job holder must have good communication skills, a strong ability to work well under extreme pressure and self discipline
• Job holder must have a working knowledge of global quality assurance, clinical audit principles and processes and must exhibit a commitment towards continuous quality improvement.
• Familiarity with cultural and religious concerns of patients, and current legislation on patient rights.
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience.
• Must show evidence of competence in management of o & G cases and evidence of active participation in relevant  research

Remuneration

• Salary in line with industry standard
• Accommodation available

      Job Title: Peri-Operative Nurse Locations: Benin City, Edo State and Warri, Delta State Type:  Full Time Job Summary

• The Peri-operative Nurse plans and directs nursing care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures.
• The job holder organizes peri-operative procedures to ensure patient admission, recovery care following surgery and preparation for discharge.
• The nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of a nursing care plan in accordance with the mission of the hospital to ensure safe and quality patient care to all patients.

Key Result Areas (KRA) The key result areas of this role are: Medical Functions:

• Prepare patients for their procedure by ensuring that pre-medication is administered, patient or guardian has given written consent, required blood tests have been carried out, identification labels and bracelets are correct and all patient's allergies have been recorded in the patient's notes.
• Assess the psychological and physiological conditions of patients before, during and after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome of the patient.
• Manage the nurse care of the patient and coordinate the needs of the surgical team with other care providers necessary for completion of the surgery
• Assist surgeons in selecting and handling of instruments, controlling bleeding and suturing incisions.
• Ensure ‘surgical conscience’ in the co work of perioperative practices.
• Respond to life-saving situations based upon Lily hospital's nursing standards and protocols.

Patient Care:

• Conduct pre- and post-operative education by providing verbal instructions to patient's family or guardian during pre-operative period about the surgical experience.
• Teach patients and their family members or guardians on how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.

Administrative Functions:

• Collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data relevant to the patient's care in surgery.
• Ensure patient's assessments, interventions and outcomes are documented according to Lily hospitals' standards, policy and procedure.

Maintenance:

• Operate clinical equipment according to equipment procedures including safety and quality control checks.
• Ensure the safe operation of equipments and machinery and follow procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.

Health and Safety:

• Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with Lily hospitals' health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
• Ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for patients, clients and members

The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of a Registered Peri-Operative Nurse
• 2-3 years and above relevant work experience in the health sector.
• Possession of BLS and ACLS training certificate is an added advantage
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and must be licensed to practice as Registered Nurse or Registered Peri- Operative Nurse.
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act.
• Knowledge of safety and injection control practices.
• Knowledge of Infection control practices.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.

      Job Title: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) Locations: Benin, Edo and Warri, Delta Type:  Full Time Job Category:  Junior Level Job Summary

• The Community Health Worker works under the supervision of the nursing officer to deliver high quality care to patients. The job holder assists nursing officers in assessing patient's condition.

Key Result Areas (KRA) The key result areas of this role are:

• Check and record patient's vital signs such Weight, Height, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
• Assist to improve patient adherence to treatment regimens.
• Assist the Nursing officer in providing basic medical and preventive care.
• Assist in providing care for patients requiring nutrition, mental health, and prenatal care.
• To maintain highest standard of health education of client.
• Efficient in educating babies and adults.
• Ensure compliance to clinical governance in ANC and Immunization.
• Efficient in chaperon of patients to various consulting rooms.

Administrative Duties:

• Record patient information in computerized logs.
• Ensure all activities carried out in ANC/Immunization are documented.

Maintenance:

• Regular equipment check and call for maintenance.

Health and Safety:

• Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with Lily hospitals' health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
• Ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for patients, clients and members of staff to help reduce infection.

The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of CHEW certificate
• Must be registered with relevant regulatory body.
• 1 to 3 years relevant work experience in the health sector.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.

Remuneration Salary in line with industry standard       Job Title: Intern Radiographer Locations: Benin, Edo State and Warri, Delta Type: Full Time Job Summary

• The Intern Radiographer is responsible for providing patient-centered care that addresses health needs of our patients

Key Result Areas (KRA)

• Assisting in scheduling patient's appointment with the radiologist.
• Manage patient's records.
• Assist the Radiographers to process images and maintain proper inventory of supplies
• Collate data for weekly reports

The Person

• Must have been inducted and possess current internship license from the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria
• Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc) in Radiography
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.

      How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their word doc CV and credentials to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.   Application Deadline 15th July, 2019

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