Latest Vacancies at Synapse Services, 9th December, 2019

Synapse Services is a Centre for Psychological Medicine that is committed to providing a full range of mental health and substance misuse services in a caring, patient- centred environment. We provide first class psychological and psychiatric care, with a range of therapeutic programs suited to individual needs and retain the services of a robust mixture of local and internationally trained staff that provide excellent, client focused services to treat all forms of disorders related to your mental health. We are located in the heart of Nigeria - Abuja, with branches in Lagos, Anambra state and now NigerState. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title:  Support Worker Location: Niger Job Description

• Supporting mental health patients through recovery
• Providing high standards of care/support
• Crisis support and intervention
• Observation and escorting duties
• Assisting nursing staff with clinical and non-clinical tasks
• Managing potentially violent and confrontational situations (control and restraint training will be provided)

• Minimum of ND in Health Related and other Social Sciences course
• Good communication and interpersonal skill
• Previous experience not necessary, but may be an added advantage.
• Must be physically fit and strong
• Ability to play any form of games/ sports will be an added advantage
• Fluent in Hausa and English.

• N30,000 monthly.

• Ensure meals are prepared as required
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and properly presented
• Ensure the kitchen and utensils used are kept clean always.

• OND/ NCE holders only
• Excellent cooking skills with ability to prepare African and continental dishes
• Must be neat
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment/ under pressure
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
• Minimum of 2- 3 years work experience as a cook.
• Must reside in Niger or its environs