Recent Vacancies at Lily Hospitals Limited, 14th September, 2018

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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 are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Dietician Locations: Warri - Delta and Benin - Edo Type: Full Time Job Category: Senior Level Job Summary

• This role is responsible for translating scientific information about nutrition into practical advice to help patients make health-conscious decisions about food.
• The dietician will also assess, diagnose and treat diet-related problems and aim to raise awareness of the link between food and health to prevent future problems.

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

• Practice as a member of an interdisciplinary team to determine nutritional needs of patients and to plan normal and therapeutic menus.
• Plan, Calculate and transcribe therapeutic diet into food according to prescription.
• Supervision and preparation of special diets
• Feeding of the critically ill, via the preparation of Nasogastric Tube feeds.
• Responsible for the nutritional rehabilitation of the malnourished adults and children in the Hospital.
• Participate on medical Consultants’ ward round
• Educate patients through different media on different issues related to diet.
• Attendance at the Clinical meetings.
• Routine visits and dietary counseling of inpatients on the Wards, as may be scheduled by the physician.

The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of a B.Sc./HND in Food Science, Culinary Science, nutrition,
• 2 to 5 years relevant work experience on a similar role preferably in the Health sector.
• Membership of the Dietetics Council of Nigeria would be an added advantage.
• Excellent customers service skills
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and people management skills
• Intermediate Knowledge of Microsoft office packages
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Remuneration Salary in line with industry standard.     Job Title: Chief Nursing Officer Location: Warri, Delta State Type:  Full Time Job Category: Management Level Job Summary

• The CNO is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating and supervising the nurses and the effective and efficient use of health and medical related services for Lily Hospitals.

Managerial Functions

• Develop, maintain, and implement nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to all Lily hospitals' nursing staff, and monitor staff practices and implementation.
• Ensure delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage on unit, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions.
• Provide direct supervision of all the nurses in Lily Hospitals.
• Exercise overall supervision of resident assessments and care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.
• Establish, implement, and monitor the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment designed to prevent the devilment and transmission of disease and infection.
• Coordinate and/or develop on-going QIPs and QA activities for nursing services to monitor nursing compliance with standards and regulatory requirements through rounds, interviews, and record reviews.
• Develop and maintain documentation system for continuity of care and record storage that assures compliance with federal health regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulations pertaining to care plans and residents assessment.
• Participate in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.

Staffing Functions:

• Oversee nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs, regulatory and budgetary standards.
• Provide effective staff management (hiring, development, training, performance feedback and retention) that assures utilization of personnel to best meet the needs of the patients receiving supports and services.
• Evaluate service needs and staffing requirements to assure needs of people supported are met.
• Monitor the job performance of all Lily hospitals' nurses, evaluate their performances and recommend promotions, trainings or terminations.
• Recommend in service educational programs for staff development geared to the specialized needs of the patients.
• Oversee and supervise development and delivery of in-service education to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights.

Financial Functions:

• Participate in preparing the department's annual budget.
• Maintain operating budgets for personnel and medical equipment.

Patient Care:

• Serve as a liaison between doctors, residents; their families and staff members.
• Respond to inquiries in a professional, courteous and timely manner and provide information on Lily hospitals' nursing care and services to the public.
• Ensure patient care is provided in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.

Health and Safety:

• Promote compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules, and safe work practices to prevent employee injury and illness and control worker’s compensation costs.
• Ensure staff is trained in fire and disaster and other emergency procedures, and evaluate performance during drills.
• Ensure all nursing staff carries 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.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum academic qualification of RN/RM or BNSC. A Master's Degree (M.Sc) in Nursing or any related science degree will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the National Association of Nurses and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and must be licensed to practice.
• 8 to 10 years relevant work experience in the health sector, part of which must have been in a senior nursing position within or outside Nigeria.
• Experience with any Hospital accreditation program (COHSASA, JCI, ISO etc)
• Proven record of policy development and implementation.
• Intermediate Knowledge of Microsoft office packages.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of safety and injection control practices.

Remuneration Salary in line with industry standard     Job Title: Consultant, Family Medicine Location: Warri, Delta State. Job type:  Full Time Job Summary

• This role is responsible for diagnosing, treating and providing preventive health care services to patients in the general population.

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

• Clinical Service Delivery
• Supervise the prescription or administration, treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury to patients
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Adhering to professional and service code of conduct and ethics;
• Participate in clinical audit and quality programs as appropriate
• To be "on-call" or participate in shift rosters is a requirement of the position

Administrative Functions:

• Manage the administrative requirements of the hospital and patient care including planning and draft budgeting for activities in the hospital.

The Person

• The job holder must have a license to practice medicine from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria or either National Postgraduate Medical College, West African College or any other relevant specialist qualification body.

Remuneration

• Salary in line with industry standard

    Job Title: Junior Registrar (Family Medicine) Location: Warri, Delta Type: Full Time Job Category: Senior - Level Job Summary

• This role is responsible for diagnosing, treating and providing preventive health care services to patients in the general population.
• The job holder may refer patients to sub-specialists when the need further diagnosis or treatment arises.

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

• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. This can be face to face, group lectures or through the mass media.
• To see patients in the out-patient clinic (OPD) every day irrespective of the training rotation.
• Execute minor surgical procedures on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
• Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
• To provide quality medical care to patients under the supervision of the HOD, Family Medicine.
• Adhering to professional and service code of conduct and ethics;
• To spare head postgraduate seminar presentations, grand rounds, morbidity meeting.
• Must participate in clinical audit and quality programs as appropriate.
• To teach interns, nurses and medical officers as appropriate.

Administrative Functions:

• Manage the administrative requirements of the hospital and patient care including planning and draft budgeting for unit and OPCO divisional for activities in the hospital.
• 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.
• He or She must have the primaries qualification in Family Medicine.
• Knowledge of Families Medicine and other areas of medical practice such as Pediatrics & Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Ophthalmology and so on.
• The job holder must have good communication skills, a strong ability to work well under extreme pressure, self discipline and excellent long term concentration.

Remuneration Salary in line with industry standard.     Job Title: Paediatric Consultant Location: Benin, Edo Type:  Full Time Job Category: Management Level Job Summary

• This role is responsible for providing high quality clinical care to patients requiring pediatric services in the hospital.

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

• To provide quality medical care to patients and supervise the delivery of quality healthcare by all  junior medical personnel
• Provide expert advice to referring clinicians on the most appropriate diagnostic investigations.
• Formulating plans of management
• Contribute to quality patient care by participating in case planning with other members of the patient medial team.
• Coordinating appropriate consultation with other specialty departments and services
• Interacting with other health professionals, including nursing and allied health staff, in provision of ongoing clinical care to patients
• Maintaining the patient clinical record by ensuring appropriate and timely communication to other health care providers and ongoing patient care post hospital stay.

Administrative Functions:

• Manage the administrative requirements of the hospital, patient care summaries and medico-legal correspondence
• Be aware of and adhere to all Lily Hospital policies and procedure in reference to clinical practice.
• Coordinate the departmental activities with those of the hospital
• Ensure accomplishment of quality training in the department.

The Person

• The job holder must have a license to practice medicine from the Nigerian Medical and Dental Association, West African College or any other relevant specialist qualification body.
• The job holder must have good communication skills,  strong ability to work well under pressure, self discipline and excellent long term concentration.
• Job holder must have a working knowledge of global quality assurance, clinical audit principles and processes and must exhibit commitment towards continuous quality improvement.
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience
• Must show evidence of competence in management of pediatric cases and evidence of active participation in relevant research.

Remuneration Salary in line with industry standard.     How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their word doc CV's only to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.   Application Deadline 21st September, 2018.

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