eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems. We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information, streamline clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes. Accurate health data will provide NGO’s, hospitals, and donor agencies with access to timely health system indicators needed to evaluate their health interventions and respond to critical public health needs. We bring about positive change by harnessing the potential of technology, valuing the power and knowledge of local people, and maintaining a sharp focus on the health worker. To help close the gap in access to health care we have developed and share a depth of expertise in: eHealth and mHealth software and solutions Technology Infrastructure Training and capacity building for sustainable health systems Research and data analysis Project Management eHealth Africa works closely with health NGOs in order to provide them with technology solutions that will enhance their on-going and new health programs. We also strive to work with state and government officials to manage large scale implementations at health facilities across the country. eHealth and Information Systems Africa, Inc. is a California, USA Public Service Corporation. We have offices based in California, USA, and Kano, Nigeria.
- Experience 7 years
- Location Abuja
The Nursing Coordinator provides direction and supervision to the nursing staff of EHA Clinics by coordinating the delivery of patient care and maintaining quality assurance by ensuring the implementation of nursing policy and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervises and coordinates the delivery of patient care by the nursing staff by making hiring decisions, establishing professional licensure at hire.
- Orienting and training new staff
- Development of nursing policies and procedures and monitoring adherence
- Provides ongoing advice and consultation to the nursing staff about proper procedures, problem-solving, and patient safety
- Evaluating the quality and appropriateness of nursing care and documentation of care provided.
- Facilitates the team approach by recognizing each nurse as an important part of the EHA Clinics team.
- Serves as a liaison for the nursing staff by conducting appropriate meetings to communicate policy and planning decisions, operational requirements, and related matters.
- Management of inventory and stock reports of medical consumables and escalates appropriately when minimum reorder levels are reached.
- Helps to assure excellent patient care for EHA Clinics patients by determining nursing staff strengths and weaknesses by performing periodic audits of nursing procedures and analyzing the data.
- Perform patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.
- Analyze the assessment data, derive nursing interventions, set priorities according to patients’ needs, formulate a plan of care, implement and evaluate the outcome.
- Coordinates and assists in the delivery of a plan of health care with all members of the health team.
- Developing a curriculum for nursing continued professional development and ensuring ongoing skills and competency assessments of each member of the nursing team.
- Oversight of all nursing projects and programs such as antenatal care services, immunization, homecare service delivery, family planning, ultrasonography, and empanelment.
- Ensure continuing education, training, and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development Plan.
- Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
- Perform a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis, and treatment where appropriate.
- Audit of clinical practice and review of relevant literature.
- Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.
- Provide literature reviews and the like; review, analyze and determine the significance of a variety of diagnostic test results.
Requirements
The requirements listed below convey the knowledge, skills, and ability required to successfully perform this job.
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing from an accredited nursing college. Minimum of ten (10) years experience as a nurse.
Desired:
- Previous experience in a supervisory role is desirable.
- Hold and maintain a current nursing license to practice in Nigeria.
- Evidence of NYSC discharge/exemption certificate (where applicable)
- Previous experience in the use of Electronic health records
Functional Competencies:
- Improvement Focus.
- Ability to explain complex information in simple terms.
- Change Management and Project Management skills.
- Strong Computer Proficiency.
- Good communications and interpersonal skills.
- Remuneration Competitive salary based on our salary scale.
Other Benefits: The following benefits are available with this offer of employment: Healthcare: EHA Clinics will cover medical expenses for yourself, your spouse, and up to two dependents. Further details are contained in the EHA Clinics Employee Handbook.
Group Life Assurance: EHA Clinics provides life insurance for team members. This insurance is payable in the event of your death. The effective date of coverage will be upon successful completion of your probationary period.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to eHealth Systems Africa on www.eha.ng to apply
https://www.eha.ng/jobs/apply/nursing-coordinator-abuja-kano-166?utm
