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.
• Replenish the clinic emergency box and resuscitation trolley as need arises.
• Carry out health education in all areas of nursing practice.
• Undertake clinical consultation when the need arises.
• Prepare drugs bills outside working hours.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or necessary by the absence of any other member of the health team.
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.
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.
• Replenish the clinic emergency box and resuscitation trolley as need arises.
• Carry out health education in all areas of nursing practice.
• Undertake clinical consultation when the need arises.
• Prepare drugs bills outside working hours.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or necessary by the absence of any other member of the health team.
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.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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