• Application Deadline:
• Position: Health Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 4 years


• Location Kogi


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Main Function

• To co-ordinate, support and advise the organization on all aspects with regards to staff health. To establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure optimal health of staff at workplace

Role Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice.


• Develop a health surveillance plan for staff at workplace


• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and make referrals where needed to the physician.


• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts


• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders


• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)


• Provide instant medical care in emergencies


• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients


• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.


• Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.


• This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed in the future depending upon operational requirements and staffing level

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Criteria:

• A registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwives Council of Nigeria


• 3 - 4 years’ experience working as a Nurse in a government accredited hospital


• Knowledge developing and implementing an health surveillance plan


• Good knowledge of the Health laws and regulations in Nigeria


• Provision of advice to managers/supervisors

Special Aptitude:

Essential Criteria:

• Good health and fitness


• Ability to work in and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.


• Caring and compassionate nature


• Excellent teamwork and people skills


• Observational skills


• Ability to use initiative


• Ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations


• Verbal and written communication skills


• Resilience


• Stamina.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of Microsoft packages


• Excellent reporting skills on Key Health Data and KPIs.