Latest Recruitment at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), 26th October, 2018

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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), 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 for the position below:     Job Title: Clinical Nursing Officer/Nurse Midwife Location: Ibadan, Oyo Job Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and nursing care plans;
• Performing an initial assessment of a patient’s condition;
• Provide necessary nursing care in managing related communicable and non- communicable health conditions
• Perform therapeutic nursing procedure and process such as wound dressing, administration medication and injections etc
• Perform nursing care in in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. And other Maternal New- born and Child Health care
• Work closely with Physicians, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in diagnosing and managing clients with acute and chronic illnesses
• Perform assessment of patients” vital signs such as taking patients’ temperature, blood pressure and pulse rates; document and monitor progress
• Perform procedure such as Setting up drips and blood transfusions; with appropriate nursing care, monitory and plans
• Demonstrable skills Using different medical equipment;
• Monitor patients health conditions, document progress and plan appropriate nursing care
• Handling sensitive and confidential information; such as diagnosis and test results
• Provide appropriate guidance in the daily clinic operations, clients- flow, clinic setting and management
• Ability to work and make decision with team at every stage of management

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a registered nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM) and/or holding Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN), with a minimum of 5 years clinical experience.

    Job Title: Medical Records Officer Location: Ibadan, Oyo Job Responsibilities

• Creates new medical records and retrieves existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents; assigning and recording new record numbers; verifying existing record numbers; inputting and recording locations to computer; delivering records.
• Gathers patient information by collecting demographic information from a variety of sources; interacting with registration areas and physicians’ offices; retrieving information from automated printer.
• Maintains master patient index by completing assigned portion of daily audit trail; corrects and communicates problems according to established procedures.
• Initiates the medical record by creating and processing the patient care record folder. Manually & Electronically
• Maintains record availability by processing charts into the department; using chart mark-off procedures; facilitating chart location activities.
• Retrieves medical records by following chart-out procedures; documenting reasons charts cannot be retrieved for statistical and follow-up purposes.
• Delivers charts to assigned areas of the hospital by following established routing procedures.
• Keeps health care providers informed by communicating availability or unavailability of the record.
• Maintains quality results by following hospital standards.
• Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.
• Enhances medical records and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of National Diploma in Heath information or computer science with at least 2 years of working experience.

The applicant must also possess the following skills:

• Computer literacy, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Quality Focus, Professionalism, Productivity, Thoroughness, Coordination, Deadline-Oriented, Internal Communications, Reporting Skills

    Job Title: Clinical Assistant Location: Ibadan, Oyo Summary

• Successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative and logistical assistance to Physicians, Nurses and other medical staff at the clinic, for satisfactory patient care.
• He/she will be required to schedule appointments for  patients; screens and refers phone calls, communicates and interacts with patients; provides clerical, word processing, and staff support to the unit, and assists with clinical and/or laboratory procedures as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to receive and screen registered Clients for Physician’s review and assessment; takes and records vital signs as appropriate to clinic operations; may assist with routine medical procedures, as appropriate to training and/or certification.
• Answers telephone inquiries from Clients and others; screens calls to determine nature and urgency of inquiry, refers calls as appropriate, and/or schedules appointments with practitioners; instructs patients as needed regarding administrative and/or logistical procedures.
• Obtains patient histories, and insurance approvals as appropriate; prepares and updates medical charts and associated records, and enters patient data into files and automated databases.
• Arranges for prescribed laboratory tests, specialist referrals, and/or diagnostic procedures; orders, and may transport, drugs and/or other prescribed patient care aids as directed; performs or assists in the performance of basic clinical and/or laboratory procedures, as appropriate to the activities of the unit.
• Collects, Verifies, records, and maintains data on clinical activity and/or research; prepares associated reports as required.
• Orders and maintains inventories of supplies, as required to support day-to-day unit clinical and administrative operations.
• Provides day-to-day staff support to the unit, to include preparing documents and reports, providing office services, scheduling and facilitating meetings, and/or providing dictation or transcription services.
• Obtains and verifies patient billing information, as appropriate to the activities of the unit; processes patient accounts, and maintains records.
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of unit facilities and equipment; arranges for maintenance and repair as needed.
• May supervise and/or lead support staff and student interns.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Higher School Diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

    Job Title: Cleaner Location: Ibadan, Oyo Job Responsibilities

• Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc)
• Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
• Stock and maintain supply rooms
• Cooperate with the rest of the staff
• Follow all health and safety regulations
• handling patients linens and other items/ materials
• Assist staff in sorting and client-flow within the clinic units

Requirements/Qualification

• Minimum of SSCE or WAEC with at least 4 years of working experience.  The applicants must possess the following qualities:
  • Proven working experience as a cleaner
  • Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
  • Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Integrity.

    Job Title: Peri-Operative Nurse Location: Ibadan, Oyo Job Responsibilities

• Prepare patients prior to surgery and alleviating their concerns
• provide patient care during the pre-, intra- and postoperative stages.
• Ensure clean and aseptic/sterilized operating room with other team members.
• Preparation of instruments, trolleys and sterile supplies requested for surgery.
• Gathering and sorting all supplies needed for the operation：inclusive of performing swab, needle and instrument counts in line with standard operating procedures and policies.
• Position and prepare patient on operating table
• Provide needed nursing care working with the Anaesthetist and Surgeon when required during operations.
• Labeling and dispatch of laboratory specimens after each procedures.
• Managing and compiling procedure manuals, theatre registers and clients records.
• Communicating departmental policies, policy changes and/ or new procedures to relevant staff
• Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation
• Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies
• Evaluate patient in postoperative phases
• Adhere to safety standards and precautions
• Ensuring that appropriate stock levels are maintained in the operating/surgical unit.
• Reporting to senior officer/line manager, incidents of accidents, complaints, defects in drugs, supplies or equipment.
• Participating in trials of new equipment and supplies and evaluation and serviceability of existing equipment.
• Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned within the team.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a certified Operating Room Nurse (CNORs) with at least 3 years experience in Peri-operative nursing care.
• A Diploma in Critical care is an added advantage.
• Qualified candidate must possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety.
• Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the position.

    Job Title: Cash Officer Location: Ibadan, Oyo Reports to Finance Manager Job Profile

• Successful candidate will work in the accounts department of the clinic

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts cash transactions with patients
• Provides receipts to patients as they pay
• Enter transactions into cash registers and cash receipts log books
• Manages and monitors all cash receipting functions
• Operates the POS terminals put in place for patients who want to pay with debit cards
• Stores all the receipts generated by the POS terminal for later submission in the  designated drop location
• Interacts with the patients that come to pay and ensures good interpersonal relationship exists
• Checking for and informing patients of fees payable for services provided
• Solving all cash related queries of the patients and other enquirers
• Organizing all the financial work in the clinic and maintaining the accounting records
• Making daily transactions reports to the finance unit
• Resolves patient’s complaints on cash related issues
• Answer patients questions and provide information on procedures or policies
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned

Qualification

• Applicants must have at least a B.Sc or HND in Accounting or any other related field.
• Also required is a minimum of 2 years working experience as well as interpersonal and communication skills.

    How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click Here to Apply And also send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and other credentials with a Cover Letter (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected] Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.   Application Deadline 5th November, 2018.   Note

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Applicants are advised to provide functional e-mail/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees. Please provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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