Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION) Latest Jobs in Nigeria, June 17th 2015

Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Social Business, which uses modem 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.

Marie Stopes International is establishing a new clinic to expand the country programme in Nigeria to meet the reproductive health needs of underserved Nigerians and dramatically Improve access to and use of appropriate services. Hence the need of the motivated and qualified candidates is needed to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Services Provider

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reporting to: Centre Coordinator
Job Status: contract of 2 years

Specific Responsibilities

• To give high quality MSION focused clinical and core clinical Services in the assigned centre of excellence.
• To support MSION in its Goal and Objectives where appropriate.
• Support the Community mobilization activities with counselling, service provision and follow up of clients
• Coordinate and manage the clinical emergency response
• Efficiently provide core MSION clinical services (family planning methods).
• Follow up on all clients complaints relating to any of the MSION services and make recommendations.
• Ensure proper management and maintenance of all clinical supplies and equipments
• Collate information/data on services provided at the centre

• Must have a recognised clinical qualification in Midwifery.
• At least 1 year post-graduation experience in a Midwifery position (Essential)
• Experience of working in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Essential)
• Work experience with Nigeria Health Service and/or an INGO (Desirable)

• 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.

• 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, sterilized 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

• 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 the in a clinical environment (Essential)

• 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.

• 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 followup
• Perform clerical duties such as processing documents and scheduling appointments

• 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)

• 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.

• 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 (OPD, 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 conducts

• Degree in Nursing/Midwifery/Public Health
• 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 policies

• 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.

• 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
• Maintain accurate records of all tests performed and the result of such tests
• Assist to provide counselling on core MSION Clinical services in the Laboratory.
• Able to sign off on a lab results and take responsibility when there is an error in diagnosis

• 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 licensed and have a valid practicing license
• At least 1 year post-graduation experience working in a similar role (Essential)
• Outstanding computer skills (Microsoft Word, excel, power point). (Essential).

• 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.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The position is for an Initial contract of 2 years (renewable) with a probation period of 6 months.