Job Description
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan:
Position: Senior Nursing Officer
Contract: 3-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 6 March 2026
DUTIES:
Evaluate accurate vital signs.
Dress wound on routine and emergency basis.
Carry out eye lavage, ear syringing, and administration of parenteral medications.
Set up intravenous infusion as the need arises.
Administer all immunizations.
Assess Visual acuity using Snellen”s chart.
Accompany very ill patients outside hospitals.
Perform incision and drainage of abscesses.
Suture minor wound lacerations.
Enter patients” attendance into the company daily.
Wash autoclave and store instruments used in nursing care.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc in Nursing/ Bachelor of Nursing Science with any two (2) of the following: Diploma in Public/Occupational Health Nursing; Family Planning Certificate; Post Basic Diploma in Accident & Emergency Nursing; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing; Diploma in Nursing Science.
The ideal candidate must have minimum of four to five (4-5) years’ experience in at least (3) of the following areas; Post Basic Diploma in Accident and Emergency unit; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing; Outpatient Departments and Medical wards; Community Health Nursing.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Demonstrate strong organizational abilities and the capacity to work effectively under pressure.
Be proficient in basic laboratory procedures, including rapid malaria testing, urinalysis, and blood glucose measurement using a glucometer.
Be computer literate and able to use relevant applications effectively.
Benefits
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Position: Senior Nursing Officer
Contract: 3-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 6 March 2026
DUTIES:
Evaluate accurate vital signs.
Dress wound on routine and emergency basis.
Carry out eye lavage, ear syringing, and administration of parenteral medications.
Set up intravenous infusion as the need arises.
Administer all immunizations.
Assess Visual acuity using Snellen”s chart.
Accompany very ill patients outside hospitals.
Perform incision and drainage of abscesses.
Suture minor wound lacerations.
Enter patients” attendance into the company daily.
Wash autoclave and store instruments used in nursing care.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc in Nursing/ Bachelor of Nursing Science with any two (2) of the following: Diploma in Public/Occupational Health Nursing; Family Planning Certificate; Post Basic Diploma in Accident & Emergency Nursing; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing; Diploma in Nursing Science.
The ideal candidate must have minimum of four to five (4-5) years’ experience in at least (3) of the following areas; Post Basic Diploma in Accident and Emergency unit; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing; Outpatient Departments and Medical wards; Community Health Nursing.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Demonstrate strong organizational abilities and the capacity to work effectively under pressure.
Be proficient in basic laboratory procedures, including rapid malaria testing, urinalysis, and blood glucose measurement using a glucometer.
Be computer literate and able to use relevant applications effectively.
Benefits
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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