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Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Social Business, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide reproductive health care and allied services. MSION’s goal is to meet the needs of underserved Nigerians and dramatically improve access and use of a range of reproductive health services. MSION is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership which is in over 42 countries worldwide.

The post holder is required to demonstrate: initiative; energy; persistence; results orientation; drive; integrity and discretion; enthusiasm; and commitment to personal development to further MSI’s partnership mission of enabling individuals to have children by choice not chance.


CENTRE COORDINATOR

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide overall leadership and direction to the medical team in ensuring the achievement of MSI Nigeria’s mission and strategic objectives as well as targets of the clinic

Contributing towards MSI Nigeria’s strategy and future program direction, with particular focus on driving MSI Nigeria towards program sustainability and increasing access to family planning and SRH services in Nigeria through proper clinical services

Coordinate the different clinic units (OPO, OR, Lab.) and responsible for the organization, deployment, supervision and performance appraisal of clinic staff in accordance with MSION personnel policies. Motivate, coach, facilitate training and continuously set and review performance targets for the medical team

Ensures the maintenance of efficient delivery of client care and the confidentiality of all cases, in accordance with accepted standard of medical practices and professional code of conduct

Degree In Nursing/Midwifery with a minimum of 6 years in a similar position

Clinical nursing services in the area of RH, Experience gained within the reproductive healthcare sector or related field

Track record in achieving financial and non- financial targets

Understanding of the issues surrounding provision of reproductive health care services

Understanding of major policies/issues of government health policies, regional policiesAll positions are for an initial contract of 2 years (renewable) with a probation period of 6 months.

NURSE AID

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for assisting the clinical service provider in providing client-centred clinical service in the Marie Stopes Clinic.

Ensure all information materials are regularly available and on display in the clinic and given to all clients that comes into the clinic

Ensure that all patients to the clinic (both new and old) receive the necessary support to assure optimum client satisfaction in their bid to uptake services.

Observe patients’ conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.

Take record of all referrals from the referral networks and facilitate clients’ contact with referral facilities as may be required
Answer phones and direct visitors when necessary; support online client booking and follow up

Perform clerical duties such as processing documents and scheduling appointments

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least 4 credits (including English Language) at O’level GCE/SSCE/NECO certificate [ESSENTIAL]

Must have successfully completed certificate program in nursing assistance [ESSENTIAL]

At least 1-year post-graduation/certificate experience working in a similar role [ESSENTIAL]

Experience of working in a clinical environment [ESSENTIAL]

Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel). [ESSENTIAL]

Excellent client interaction skills (ESSENTIAL)

LABORATORY SCIENTIST

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create a friendly, professional and efficient atmosphere for all clients and visitors to the laboratory to ensure client satisfaction at all times.

Maintain laboratory equipment (including calibration) in a proper working condition and prompt report of any malfunction to the centre coordinator.

Keep record of stock, perform forecasts and ensure reagents and other laboratory consumable do not fall below minimum level

Perform regular Quality control on laboratory reagents after supply and before use

Ensure specimen are obtained in the appropriate manner

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Must have a recognised clinical qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.

Must be registered with a recognised local clinical professional body in Nigeria and of good standing

MUST be licenced and have a valid practicing licence

At least 1 year post-graduation experience working in a similar role [ESSENTIAL]

Outstanding computer skills (Microsoft Word, excel, power point). [ESSENTIAL]

Maintain accurate records of all tests performed and the result of such tests

Clinical services in the Laboratory.

INFECTION PREVENTION OFFICER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Keeping the entire office, its surroundings, client care areas and all used medical equipment tidy, neat and clean at all time

Ensure proper management and disposal of both general and medical waste.

Assist with maintaining medical stock / drug inventory and ordering register

Ensure all clinical Instruments are washed, sterilised and stored properly

Encourage a commitment to accommodating clients’ special needs such as flexibility on working hours, strict privacy and confidentiality to generate demand for MSION services.

Carry out any other lawful duties assigned by the Centre Coordinator

Assist with administrative work within limits when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least basic education to be able to read and write English.

Organisation, initiative, tidiness and courtesy.

English and local languages

At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar role in a clinical environment [Essential]

All positions are for an initial contract of 2 years (renewable) with a probation period of 6 months.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and suitability statement as a single attachment torecruitment@mariestopes.org.ng  not later than Friday 26th June 2015. MSION is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Achieving gender balance within the organization. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. The subject of the email should be the POSITION TITLE / LOCATION and the CV/suitability statement should be saved in the applicant’s full name. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 26 June, 2015