Centre Nurse at Neem Foundation - Adamawa and Sokoto

Neem Foundation is Non-Governmental Organisation that is committed to improving the lives of those affected by the North- East insurgency in Nigeria through building inclusive communities, providing and raising the standards of psycho-social care and countering extremist narratives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Centre Nurse

Locations: Adamawa and Sokoto

Job Description

• The Centre Nurses perform a critical role within the school health programme by addressing the major health problems experienced by children.
• This role includes providing preventive and screening services, health education and assistance with decision-making about health, and immunisation against preventable diseases

Education/Qualification /Skills & Experience

• University Degree in Nursing. Masters Degree in Psychology or Child care is an added advantage.
• 2+ years experience
• Ability to use initiative and establishing priorities
• Ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations
• Attention to detail.
• Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Tactfulness and professionalism
• Fluency in English and Hausa.

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2020.