Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) Job Recruitment

The Premier Specialists' Medical Centre is the manifestation of a dream to promote the highest possible complete health care service, attainable in the most developed parts of the world, in Nigeria. Premier, as the name implies, means the first among all. We are a specialist hospital whose aim is to serve the health care needs of our community by providing quality and comprehensive health care with the application of modern technology.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:   Job Title: Audit Consultant Location: Maiduguri / Abuja Project Name: OFDA/FFP Duration: 30 Days Start Date: 6th April, 2020 End Date: 5th May, 2020

Objectives PUI is seeking for auditing firm to provide the following services:

• Prepare and audit financial statement for Premiere Urgence Internationale from 2016 to 2019
• Obtain Tax clearance certificates for Premiere Urgence Internationale from 2016 to 2019

The specific objectives of the survey are:

• Perform analytical procedures and tests of details of balances.
• Complete the audit and issue an audit report.
• The auditor meet the overall objective of the audit, which is to express an opinion on the fairness with which the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with GAAP.
• By accumulating sufficient appropriate evidence for each audit objective, the overall objective is met.
• The accumulation of evidence is accomplished by performing the four phases of the audit.
• Investigate PUI internal system.
• Check the authenticity and validity of transactions which are done.
• Examine arithmetical accuracy of books of accounts, casting, balancing.
• Settling the current value of assets and liabilities.
• Plan and design an auditapproach.
• Perform tests of controls and substantive tests of transactions.

Description Of The Work

• The Auditing Firm represents and warrants that the Auditing Firm possesses the necessary skills, expertise and experience to perform the required services in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The audit shall take place at Abuja andin Maiduguri in Borno state. The Auditing Firm will apply all GAAP methodology as it relates to auditing processes/ideologies.

The main tasks of the consultancy is included to:

• Previous similar experience with INGO is a privilege
• Duly registered audit firm with Corporate Affairs commission (CAC)
• Auditors of the firm must be chartered accountants and licensed audit practitioners.
• Develop and design audit protocol, including methodology
• The Auditing Firm must provide a detailed written request of the records required to complete the audit few days prior to the date the records are required.
• If additional work is required to complete the audit as a result of not preparing the required schedules or documentation, a written request must be submitted to PUI

Time Frame

• The overall timeline to conduct the audit is a one month period (from 06th April to05th May, 2020).

Expected Outputs And Deliverables

• Have an approved financial statement format that are required to use which has been updated in accordance with Nigerian Corporate Affairs commission CAC.
•  Submit opinion on the audit of the financial statements, the audit firm is required to list all auditing procedures taken to reach such conclusion.
• The audit report requires a management letter to be issued which is detailed.
• Copies of the audited financial statements complete with the auditor’s report and the required supplemental reports listed above are to be distributed in paper and digital format to PUI.
• The Accounting Firm shall perform an audit for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the financial statements and schedules of PUI fiscal years beginning January 2016- 31st December 2019. The examination of the financial statements is to be performed in accordance with Nigerian Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. The following is a list of reports to be submitted as a result of the audit:
• An attest audit report is to be issued on the examination of the financial statements. It is to report whether the financial statements present fairly the financial position and the results of operations in conformity with Nigerian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the CAC Handbook. The audit report is to address the issue of evaluation of internal control procedures on specific account balances including internal control on cash
• Submit an audit firm profile and protocol with detailed methodology.

Job Qualifications And Required Skills

• Proof of Previous experience working with INGOs
• Duly registered audit firm with Corporate Affairs commission (CAC)
• Auditors of the firm must be chartered accountants and licensed audit practitioners.
• Submit a copy of  the Audit firm profile
• Detailed financial proposal for the services requested in the objective listed above.

 

How to Apply Interested and qualified Auditing firms should submit a Technical and Financial Proposal by downloading, Filling and submitting the External Quotation Request (EQR) to: [email protected], copying [email protected] using “PUI - Audit Consultancy Service in Maiduguri, Borno state’’as the subject of the email with the following documents:

• External Quotation Request filled and duly signed (PDF)
• The required documents (PDF) mentioned above in the Job Qualifications and Required Skills section

Click Here To Download External Quotation Request (EQR)

Job Title: Nurse Assistant Location: Maiduguri, Borno Slot: 3 Openings Open to: Nigeria Nationals Only Contract Start Date: 13th April, 2020 Contract End Date: 31st July, 2020

General objective

• S/he assists the nurse and the rest of the medical team on duty with general nursing activities and over-all patient care according to international/national protocol and the given instructions under strict supervision/monitoring of a nurse, a supervisor or team leader.
• S/he follows PUI protocols and standards to ensure quality and continuity of care, promotion and restoration of health of the patients and population.
• Under the direct supervision of the OPD Supervisor / Team Leader, the Nurse Assistant provides patients’ health care in collaboration with other health team members in the facility.

Responsibilities and Tasks Patient Care:

• Perform basic laboratory tests as requested by the clinician. (e.g. urinary sticks, pregnancy tests, capillary blood sugar, hemoglobin level)
• Provide health education following the protocols and key messages regarding hygiene, diseases, and prevention
• Educate patients in the self-management of their conditions and usage of medications Follow waste management according to waste management procedures
• Clean and sterilize the medical material according to procedures
• Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services
• Participate in any other activities such as vaccination, survey, etc…according to the needs
• Maintain the working environment in a clean and presentable state.
• Perform general nursing duties such as monitoring of patient vital signs, wound care and dressings, insertion of cannulas, administration of IV fluids and injections, administration of Nebulisers as prescribed by a clinician
• Participate in the preparation of the material equipment and drugs for the consultation
• Conduct triage according to nurses’ protocols, detect priority acute cases in the waiting area and fill the health card (weight, BP, HR, temperature etc)
• Check the vaccination status of children less than 5 years old
• Ensure the good flow of patients avoiding overcrowded rooms and having patients standing up for long time while waiting for their turn
• Ensure a good level of communication and understanding between the PHC team and the patients
• Carry out first aid care when necessary
• Follow medical prescriptions
• Assist the clinician during certain health care acts when it is necessary
• Assist the clinician in the management of the referral cases

Medical Data Collection and Reporting:

• Report to the supervisor any problem in the clinic especially the gap/loss/robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines or any patient and organizational issue
• Ensure an oral and written handover at every team changeover, draw attention to any notable events during the shift
• Report directly any difficulties or delays in the implementation of activities
• Inform the direct supervisor of the various needs
• Verify that the medical prescriptions are readable, dated and signed
• Check expiry dates of medicines and report it directly to the supervisor
• Record accurately for each area, on a timely manner, the personal and health related data on the health card
• Register all the data needed about patients, referral, treatment in the appropriate registers and files

Internal and External Representation:

• Participate in any training in order to improve the quality and efficiency of nursing cares and duties
• Participate actively in meetings when required
• Note: The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Priorities of The Department:

• Assessment on beneficiaries at risk and diagnosed individuals with communicable and non-communicable diseases or other diseases of public health relevant and treat him.
• Provide frequent feedback on health-illness patterns observed in the field that require further assessment
• Report to line manager periodically regarding context changes that affect the modality of intervention

Mandatory Requirements

• Work experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Nursing Assistant/ Nursing Aid or similar. Work experience with other NGO’s would be an asset.
• Language skills: Fluent in English and Hausa and good knowledge in Kanuri is an asset
• Education degree: Nigerian Health Care qualification or Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) qualified under the Nigerian health care legislation

Knowledge and skills:

• Good knowledge of Public Health
• Good knowledge of Medical ethics

Assets Interests:

• Working in humanitarian relief,
• Understanding of the political situation in the area

Transversals skills:

• Reliability
• Team Spirit
• Be available for any emergency
• Neutrality
• Able to check the validity of information, logical thinking.
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
• Ability to analyze and suggest improvements of the activities
• Well organized and hard worker
• Able to manage stress and pressure

 

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: Midwife Location: Maiduguri, Borno Contract Start Date: 13th April, 2020 Contract End Date: 31st July, 2020

• In mid-2018, PUI has developed its comprehensive response by adding Protection and Community Outreach (PCO) activities to the existing programs in Bolori II. In the month of October 2018 only, more than 3.500 households have received door to door visit from the PCO team. In 2018, PUI has also scaled up its intervention with the opening of Monguno LGA base, with the main objectives of reducing morbidity and mortality of the most vulnerable population and promoting protection amongst the whole affected community. This opening in Monguno allowed PUI to reach the vulnerable population in Kukawa and Cross Kauwa LGA.
• In 2019, PUI will further develop its integrated approach by adding a WASH component to its comprehensive response. In parallel, PUI is continuously supporting the coordination mechanisms in North-East Nigeria humanitarian crisis. Finally, PUI is also running the common logistics platform for all humanitarian actors thanks to a co-funding between 20 partners, and a funding from the logistics sector (WFP). Thanks to the Maiduguri Inter-Agency Logistic Platform, 91 projects have been supported in 2018, for a total of 7 000 000 of indirect beneficiaries.
• The PUI Nigerian Mission has been officially opened in April 2016, with a focus on meeting urgent needs, including improving access to food commodities, primary health care and nutrition for Internally Displaced People (IDP) and host communities (HC) living in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC).
• The progressive sectorial widening allowed PUI to start implementing an integrated approach from 2017 in food security, livelihoods, nutrition and health sectors, with the support of ECHO, FFP, OFDA and CIAA/CDC, in line with PUI’s global strategy. From the launch of the health care services in February 2017 to the end of April 2018, a total of 119,913 OPD consultations were reached in Bolori II, while more than 60.000 beneficiaries have been reached by our cash project.

General Objective:

• Under the direct supervision of the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) supervisor, the Midwife provides Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH)/ SRH care services, including Ante Natal Care (ANC), Post Natal Care (PNC), Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, and family planning, etc.
• S/he follows PUI obstetrical and Sexual Reproductive Health protocols and universal standards to ensure quality and continuity of care.

Responsibilities and Tasks Patient Care:

• Explain clearly the diagnosis and treatment to the patient and make sure that the patients comply with the treatment
• Request for a 2nd evaluation of the patient when needed
• Provide individual health promotion during consultations
• Give health education sessions to the patients in the waiting areas
• Execute any action requested by the DPM, SRH supervisor as part of the outbreak response plan
• Actively participate in the good cohesion and coordination of the team.
• Record on a readable manner the health status and medical prescription
• Participate in the follow-up of waste management according to the waste management procedures
• Participate in any other activities such as vaccination, survey etc. according to the needs and as directed
• Maintain the working environment in a clean and presentable state
• Prepare all the materials and ensure that everything is ready before starting the activities
• Perform antenatal consultations including screening tests according to the protocols, detect and mention all the risk factors.
• Conduct delivery according to the protocols, precautions, hygiene standards
• Perform postnatal consultations during the 6 weeks following the delivery, give appropriate treatment and refers to secondary care when needed
• Perform family planning consultations and counseling according to protocol
• Give systematic prophylactic treatments to pregnant women
• Verify the tetanus vaccination of each pregnant woman
• Manage SRH emergency cases with the assistance of the SRH supervisor according to PUI protocols and regulation
• Identify Sexually Gender-Based Violence victims and collaborate with the medical team for treatment

Management of An Efficient Referral System:

• Ensuring appropriate follow-up care has been given and taking appropriate action if further care is needed
• Identify and refer patients who need mental health consultation
• Manage the emergency and electives referral cases according to the referral protocol by facilitating the logistics including transportation means, appointment with specialists, laboratory tests etc. in collaboration with SRH supervisor
• Follow up the referred cases, and check the outcome

Medical Data Collection and Reporting:

• Participate in the weekly medical statistic report in collaboration with SRH Supervisor and the deputy program manager
• Ensure a clear verbal and written hand over at every end of the shift, with emphasis on specific events
• Report to the supervisor any problem especially the gap/loss/robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines or any patient and organizational issue
• Inform the direct supervisor of the various needs.
• Record accurately and on a readable manner, the clinical case management on the patient health card (history taking, physical examination, treatment, investigation, etc.), and patient registration book
• Ensure an accurate daily use and tracking of epidemiological data
• Participate in the daily tracking of consumption of the drugs and materials used from the medical box
• Collect general information about the people living conditions

Internal and External Representation

• Participate actively in meetings when required
• Participate in any training in order to improve the quality and efficiency of nursing cares and duties

Note: The tasks and responsibilities defined in the above job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs. Priorities of the Department:

• Build the capacity of the community health workers, nurses on thematic related to sexual and reproductive health
• Provide frequent feedback on health – illness patterns observed in the outreach site that require further assessment
• Report to line manager periodically regarding context changes that affect the modality of intervention.
• Ensure the quality of care provided to patients in PUI health facility
• Scale-up on the plan should be developed according to the time frame
• Assessment on pregnant and lactating women, reproductive-age women to identify risk factor

Mandatory Requirements

• Education degree: Recognized Midwife degree (at least certificate level) with national legislation
• Work experience: At least 2 years of experience in Midwifery. Work experience with other NGO’s would be an asset.
• Language skills: Fluent in English and Hausa, good knowledge in Kanuri is an asset

Knowledge and skills:

• Good practice in conduction of deliveries
• Good knowledge of Medical Ethics.
• Technical knowledge about the use of medical equipment
• Good knowledge about Ante Natal Consultation and Post Natal Consultation

Assets:

• Interests: Working in humanitarian relief
• Transversals skills:
  • Ability to analyze and suggest improvements of the activities
  • Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
  • Well organized and hard worker
  • Able to manage stress and pressure
  • Able to check validity of information, logical thinking
  • Neutrality
  • Reliability.
  • Excellent communication, conflict solving and diplomacy skills to manage relationship in potentially tense situations
  • Team Spirit
  • Be available for emergency
  • Strong motivation to help people in need
  • Ability to make decisions and to exercise authority when required
  • Understanding of the political situation in the area

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Job Title: Nurse Location: Maiduguri, Borno Open to: Nigeria Nationals Only (Male/Female) Contract Start Date: 13th April, 2020 Contract End Date: 31st July, 2020

• In mid-2018, PUI has developed its comprehensive response by adding Protection and Community Outreach (PCO) activities to the existing programs in Bolori II. In the month of October 2018 only, more than 3.500 households have received door to door visit from the PCO team. In 2018, PUI has also scaled up its intervention with the opening of Monguno LGA base, with the main objectives of reducing morbidity and mortality of the most vulnerable population and promoting protection amongst the whole affected community. This opening in Monguno allowed PUI to reach the vulnerable population in Kukawa and Cross Kauwa LGA.
• In 2019, PUI will further develop its integrated approach by adding a WASH component to its comprehensive response. In parallel, PUI is continuously supporting the coordination mechanisms in North East Nigeria humanitarian crisis. Finally, PUI is also running the common logistics platform for all humanitarian actors thanks to a co-funding between 20 partners, and a funding from the logistics sector (WFP). Thanks to the Maiduguri Inter Agency Logistic Platform, 91 projects have been supported in 2018, for a total of 7 000 000 of indirect beneficiaries.
• The PUI Nigerian Mission has been officially opened in April 2016, with a focus on meeting urgent needs, including improving access to food commodities, primary health care and nutrition for Internally Displaced People (IDP) and host communities (HC) living in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC).
• The progressive sectorial widening allowed PUI to start implementing an integrated approach from 2017 in food security, livelihoods, nutrition and health sectors, with the support of ECHO, FFP, OFDA and CIAA/CDC, in line with PUI’s global strategy. From the launch of the health care services in February 2017 to the end of April 2018, a total of 119,913 OPD consultations were reached in Bolori II, while more than 60.000 beneficiaries have been reached by our cash project.

General Objective

• S/he follows PUI protocols and standards to ensure Quality and continuity of care, promotion and restoration of health of patients and population.
• Under the direct supervision of the Outpatient Department (OPD) supervisor/ Nurse Team Leader, the Nurse provides patients consultations in collaboration with Midwife and other team members in the facility.

Responsibilities and Tasks Patient Care:

• Execute any action requested by the PM, DPM or Medical Coordinator as part of the outbreak response plan
• Actively participate in the good cohesion and coordination of the team
• Record on a readable manner the health status and medical prescription
• Participate in the follow-up of the waste management according to the waste management procedures
• Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.
• Participate in any other activities such as vaccination, survey…according to the needs and as directed.
• Maintain the working environment in a clean and presentable state.
• Ensure and conduct the medical consultations with full history taking, clinical examination and provide a diagnosis and prescribe treatment accordingly following the protocols and universal precautions
• Explain clearly the diagnosis and treatment to the patient and make sure that the patients comply with the treatment
• Request for a 2nd evaluation of the patient when needed
• Provide individual health promotion during consultations
• Delegate the treatment cares (distribution of drugs, injections, dressings…) to Nurse assistant
• Manage and report any suspected communicable disease case according to Première Urgence Internationale’s protocols and national Disease Surveillance guidelines

Management of An Efficient Referral System:

• Ensuring appropriate follow-up care has been given and taking appropriate action if further care is needed
• Identify and refer patients who need mental health consultation
• Manage the emergency and electives referral cases according to the referral protocol by facilitating the logistics including transportation means, appointment with specialists, laboratory tests etc. in collaboration with OPT supervisor
• Follow up the referred cases, and check the outcome

Medical Data Collection and Reporting:

• Participate to the assessment of health needs
• Participate to the weekly medical statistic report in collaboration with OPT supervisor and the deputy program manager
• Ensure an oral hand over at every team change over, draw attention to any notable events during the shift
• Report to the supervisor any problem especially the gap/loss/robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines or any patient and organizational issue.
• Inform the direct supervisor of the various needs.
• Record accurately and on a readable manner, the clinical case management on the patient health card (history taking, physical examination, treatment, investigation, etc.), and patient registration book
• Ensure an accurate daily use and tracking of epidemiological data
• Participate actively in the early warning system and the outbreak response plan
• Collect general information about the people living conditions

Internal and External Representation:

• Participate in any training in order to improve the quality and efficiency of nursing cares and duties
• Participate actively in meetings when required.

Note: The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs. Priorities of the Department:

• Provide frequent feedback on health-illness patterns observed in the field that require further assessment
• Report to line manager periodically regarding context changes that affect the modality of intervention
• Assessment on beneficiaries at risk and diagnosed individuals with communicable and non-communicable diseases or other diseases of public health-relevant and treat him.

Mandatory Requirements

• Education degree: Recognized Nurse Degree (at least certificate level) with national legislation
• Work experience: At least 2years of experience in Nursing, or in OPD services. Work experience with other NGO’s would be an asset
• Language skills: Fluent in English and Hausa and good knowledge in Kanuri is an asset

Knowledge and skills:

• Good knowledge of Public Health
• Good knowledge of Medical Ethics
• Good knowledge of Communicable and Non Communicable diseases

Assets:

• Interests: Working in humanitarian relief and interest in social issues
• Understanding of the political situation in the area
• Transversals Skills:
  • Ability to analyse and suggest improvements of the activities
  • Well organized and hard worker
  • Able to manage stress and pressure
  • Able to check validity of information, logical thinking
  • Neutrality
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication, conflict solving and diplomacy skills to manage relationship in potentially tense situations
  • Team Spirit
  • Be available for any emergency
  • Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation.
  • Ability to make decisions and to exercise authority when required

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Borno State, Maiduguri, Abuja