Cedarcrest Hospitals is Recruiting for various positions

Cedarcrest Hospitals was founded in Abuja in January, 2008; and was formerly known as Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics. Within a few years the hospital expanded its scope of practice into a full-fledged private multispecialty hospital. The core vision of the organisation is to provide world class healthcare services to patients in Nigeria, West Africa, and globally.

With hospitals located in both Abuja and Lagos our services accommodate over one hundred (100) beds and provide services and facilities such as; emergency / trauma centre, a helipad, major radiology diagnostic centre, a prosthetic manufacturing plant, an oxygen manufacturing plant, modular surgical operating theatres, cardiac catheterization unit and several other facilities that make for a modern multispecialty hospital.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Code: #PHK00001
Location: Kainji, Niger

The Role

• Reporting to temporarily to the Head of Unit Physiotherapy, the Physiotherapist will be responsible for carrying out assessments to evaluate their patients’ range of movement and ability to carry out everyday tasks.
• Physiotherapists work to diagnose the causes of injury and put together a treatment plan, sometimes including exercises, manual therapy and electrotherapy (using electrical energy as a medical treatment. They also advise on managing long-term conditions.
• The incumbent plans and develops bespoke treatment plans, which help patients to regain their independence and mobility by using purposeful activity, write patient case notes, and liaise with other healthcare professionals. The holder will be responsible to diagnose, assess and treat physical conditions.
• Physiotherapists help people recover with injuries sustained from surgery, illness, ageing or disability. They guide patients to improve their strength and movement and prevent further problems in future

Responsibilities

• Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory, sometimes over a period of weeks
• Diagnose, assess and treat their physical problem/condition.
• Develop and review treatment programmes that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques
• Involve parents and carers in the treatment, review and rehabilitation of patients.
• Educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
• Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GPs, occupational therapists and social workers, to exchange information about the background and progress of patients, as well as to refer patients who require other medical attention.
• Keeping up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients.
• Supervise student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers.
• To be legally responsible and accountable.
• To act in a caring, compassionate and professional at all times.
• Rehabilitation and pain management – introducing exercises to reduce and manage pain following surgery, injury or illness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy with other relevant certifications
• Good Team Player
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Computer knowledge is mandatory
• Leadership Skills
• Ability to work under pressure.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes, laboratory supplies and equipment, and billing and laboratory information systems.

Job Title: Radiography Technician

Ref No: RTJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger State

The Role

• Reporting to the head of Unit Radiology, You will be responsible for explaining procedures to patients, positioning patients and equipment, performing examinations, developing film, maintaining and operating specialized radiologic equipment.
• The incumbent will use medical imaging equipment to produce images of tissues, organs, bones, and vessels and, with advanced training, assisting in the administration of radiation therapy treatments.
• The Radiology Technician will be responsible for ensuring patients’ safety by covering any areas not being imaged to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation. As a Radiography Technician, you’ll examine various types of images, including x-rays, computer tomography (CT) scans, mammograms, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. You will operate the machinery used to collect these images.

Responsibilities

• Completing the patients’ intake process, taking patients’ histories, and preparing and educating patients about the imaging procedure.
• Reviewing patients’ charts and Doctors’ notes before the examination, and maintaining patients’ records during and after procedures.
• Preparing radiopharmaceuticals for contrast in the diagnostic images.
• Positioning patients and equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images.
• Monitoring patients and ensuring their safety during imaging procedures.
• Calibrating the equipment to ensure clear, usable images are taken of the correct area, as specified by the Doctor.
• Logging and organizing image results, developing film, assisting with the interpretation of the radiograph results, and consulting with Radiologists to determine if other images need to be taken.
• Ensuring the proper sterilization and storage of the equipment, maintaining radiographic equipment, and reporting any equipment failures.
• Coordinating with the radiology department to schedule and complete radiographic procedures.
• Using sound waves to obtain images of organs and tissues in the body
• Administering trace amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to a patient to obtain functional information about organs, tissues and bone.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of current radiology practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Radiography or Radiography Technology
• Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate and understand radiographic technology and equipment.
• The physical stamina to stand for long periods and operate heavy machinery without assistance.
• The flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes, laboratory supplies and equipment, and billing and laboratory information systems.
• Employee will be required to do heavy lifting of 22kg and more, as well as standing for long periods of time

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Code: HJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger State

The Role

• Reporting to the Principal Nursing Officer, the Healthcare Assistant 1 will be responsible for aiding nurses and physicians with patient care and administrative duties, looking after the physical comfort of patients, taking and recording basic observations such as blood pressure and temperature, and carrying out a wide range of duties to care for, support, and provide information to patients and their families.
• This role holder will maintain safe space, and sanitize areas for patients. The incumbent will aide in patient care by looking out for the physical comfort of patients by, washing them, emptying bedpans, assisting them to eat. Additionally they will also provide emotional support by listening and engaging with patients, and putting them at ease in discomfort and ultimately support the medical staff and patients in wards and departments throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Helping patients to undertake personal tasks, including washing, showering, and using the toilet
• Serving food to patients and helping them to eat if they are physically weak
• Changing dirty sheets and bedding
• Ensuring that supplies and medical equipment are replenished adequately.
• Talking to patients to ease loneliness and feelings of isolation
• Listening to the particular needs of patients and acting on these needs as appropriate
• Turning patients who are required to spend a lot of time in bed, in order to avoid bed sores
• Helping patients to move around their environment and to feel comfortable in their own homes or in hospital. This involves keeping their living area extremely clean and tidy
• Improving the mobility of patients
• Giving out and collecting bedpans
• Ensuring that supplies of medical equipment are replenished
• Taking the temperature of the patient
• Recording the temperature of the patient
• Notifying healthcare professionals if temperatures, pulse rates, or respiration rates seem abnormal or worrying
• Setting up equipment needed by healthcare professionals
• Assisting the healthcare professional whilst they administer therapy or treatment
• Ensuring that the patient is comfortable whilst the therapy or treatment is being administered

Qualifications

• WASC Certificate or equivalent
• Certificate in Junior Community Extension Works {JCHEW} is an added advantage
• Strong desire to help people and improve their daily lives
• One to Two years’ experience in a hospital environment
• Compassionate and sensitive to a patients’ needs and concerns
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibits patience and understanding
• Excellent team player
• Encouraging to patients and staff; able to mentor and lead
• Able to organize and manage large amounts of files, tasks, schedules, and information
• Able to perform clerical duties, maintaining files and confidential information, organizing documents as needed
• Basic Life Support certification preferred

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Employee will be required to do heavy lifting of 22kg and more, as well as standing for long periods of time.

Job Title: Bio-medical Technician

Ref No: BTJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger State

The Role

• Reporting to the Head of unit, the biomedical technician installs, repairs and services the equipment medical professionals depend upon for patient care, such as ventilators and cardiac monitors. Provide technical knowledge and the ability to test, repair and maintain medical devices. Equipment includes electronic test equipment and various types of medical equipment.
• The Incumbent duties will include ensuring minimum equipment breakdown, monitoring repair services of medical equipment.
• The duties also include installing, adjusting and maintaining biomedical equipment, evaluating safety and effectiveness of machines, and also train personnel on use of biomedical equipment. Repairs, calibrates, and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation used in health-care delivery field, Perform scheduled maintenance inspections and performance assurance inspections on equipment to ensure safe and effective operating conditions

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment’s
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment’s
• Acquires or builds the tools necessary to design, build and maintain biomedical signal processing systems.
• Safety-tests medical equipment and health-care facility’s structural environment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards.
• Train personnel on the proper use of biomedical equipment.
• To ensure minimum equipment breakdown for smooth hospital operations.
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly report preparation & submission.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions with accuracy and precision.
• Maintains biomedical equipment supplies inventory; anticipating needs; managing orders
• Cost control by root cause analysis of Breakdowns to prevent reoccurrence.
• Responsible for preparation of effective preventative and predictive maintenance programme and ensuring that it is carried out in totality.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, relevant certifications in bio-medical engineering
• 2-5 years of managerial experience overseeing a diverse multispecialty hospital
• Knowledge of biomedical engineering processes.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes of biomedical equipment, ability to independently troubleshoot biomedical systems.
• Employee will be required to do heavy lifting of 22kg and more, as well as standing for long periods of time

Job Title: Bio-medical Technician

Job code: BTK00001
Location: Kainji, Niger

The Role

• Reporting to the Head of unit, the biomedical technician installs, repairs and services the equipment medical professionals depend upon for patient care, such as ventilators and cardiac monitors.
• Provide technical knowledge and the ability to test, repair and maintain medical devices. Equipment includes electronic test equipment and various types of medical equipment.
• The Incumbent duties will include ensuring minimum equipment breakdown, monitoring repair services of medical equipment.
• The duties also include installing, adjusting and maintaining biomedical equipment, evaluating safety and effectiveness of machines, and also train personnel on use of biomedical equipment.
• Repairs, calibrates, and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation used in health-care delivery field, Perform scheduled maintenance inspections and performance assurance inspections on equipment to ensure safe and effective operating conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment’s
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment’s
• Acquires or builds the tools necessary to design, build and maintain biomedical signal processing systems.
• Safety-tests medical equipment and health-care facility’s structural environment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards.
• Train personnel on the proper use of biomedical equipment.
• To ensure minimum equipment breakdown for smooth hospital operations.
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly report preparation & submission.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions with accuracy and precision.
• Maintains biomedical equipment supplies inventory; anticipating needs; managing orders
• Cost control by root cause analysis of Breakdowns to prevent reoccurrence.
• Responsible for preparation of effective preventative and predictive maintenance programme and ensuring that it is carried out in totality.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, relevant certifications in Bio-medical Engineering
• 2-5 years of managerial experience overseeing a diverse multispecialty hospital
• Knowledge of biomedical engineering processes.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes of biomedical equipment, ability to independently troubleshoot biomedical systems.
• Employee will be required to do heavy lifting of 22kg and more, as well as standing for long periods of time

Job Title: Finance Officer

Code: #FK00001
Location: Kainji, Niger

The Role

• Reporting to primarily to the Finance Manager, the incumbent will take charge of the financial health of the organization by administering accounting operations to meet legal requirements.
• The role of the Finance Officer involves providing financial and administrative support to colleagues, clients and stakeholders of the business.
• The incumbent should be available to provide leadership and dispute resolution strategies to team members and clients.
• The Finance Officer must be familiar with audits, invoices and budget preparations. Our ideal candidate must demonstrate interest in managing accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• The role holder should also have excellent organizational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks. Ultimately, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures, assist in budget preparation and management activities, develop financial policies to ensure operational efficiency, conduct periodic financial analysis to identify and resolve issues, gaps or variances.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes.
• Prepare and Process invoices, balance sheets, etc
• Resolve financial disputes raised by the customer service and sales teams
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Supporting the Finance Manager and executives with projects and tasks when required
• Reconcile bank statements
• Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely
• Being a key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters
• Participate in financial audits
• Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues
• Manage the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, expense reports, income statements, expense reports, etc
• Track bank deposits and payments
• Perform finance analysis, reporting and management tasks
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Update internal systems with financial data
• Assist with budget preparation
• Review and implement financial policies

Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• 3+ years Proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role
• Outstanding knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
• Experience using financial software
• Advanced MS Excel skills is desired
• Knowledge of financial regulations
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
• Professional certification with ICAN etc is an added advantage

Social Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Code: PHJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger

The Role

• Reporting to temporarily to the Head of Unit Physiotherapy, the Physiotherapist will be responsible for carrying out assessments to evaluate their patients’ range of movement and ability to carry out everyday tasks. Physiotherapists work to diagnose the causes of injury and put together a treatment plan, sometimes including exercises, manual therapy and electrotherapy (using electrical energy as a medical treatment. They also advise on managing long-term conditions.
• The incumbent plans and develops bespoke treatment plans, which help patients to regain their independence and mobility by using purposeful activity, write patient case notes, and liaise with other healthcare professionals.
• The holder will be responsible to diagnose, assess and treat physical conditions. Physiotherapists help people recover with injuries sustained from surgery, illness, ageing or disability. They guide patients to improve their strength and movement and prevent further problems in future

Responsibilities

• Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory, sometimes over a period of weeks
• Diagnose, assess and treat their physical problem/condition.
• Develop and review treatment programmes that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques
• Involve parents and carers in the treatment, review and rehabilitation of patients.
• Educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
• Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GPs, occupational therapists and social workers, to exchange information about the background and progress of patients, as well as to refer patients who require other medical attention.
• Keeping up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients.
• Supervise student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers.
• To be legally responsible and accountable.
• To act in a caring, compassionate and professional at all times.
• Rehabilitation and pain management – introducing exercises to reduce and manage pain following surgery, injury or illness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy with other relevant certifications
• Good Team Player
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Computer knowledge is mandatory
• Leadership Skills
• Ability to work under pressure.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes, laboratory supplies and equipment, and billing and laboratory information systems.

Job Title: Pharmacist

Ref No: PK0001
Location: Kainji, Niger

The Role

• Reporting to the Head of Unit Pharmacy, the Pharmacist will be determining which form of medication best suits each patient. Each decision must be made in a timely and efficient manner and requires significant input from doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• The goal for this role is to ensure effective medication use and become the people’s trusted ally against health issues. The Pharmacists must also be able to provide professional advice on cosmetics or parapharmaceuticals.
• The incumbent will often monitor the effects of the medications they prescribe and counsel their patients on the effects of the drugs. Another aspect of this role is to recommend administration routes and dosages, all of which are dependent on an individual’s needs.
• The Incumbent is expected to provide advice and information on drug dosage, side effects and proper storage. Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals. Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.

Responsibilities

• Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Review prescriptions from doctors to ensure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability for the patient
• Provide information and advice about drugs, their side effects, correct dosage, and proper storage
• Keep records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, registries of poisons, narcotics or controlled drugs
• Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labelling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security and proper disposal
• Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications
• Work with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs
• Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly
• Analyse prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
• Supervises the work results of technicians and assistants.
• Provide professional advice on cosmetics or parapharmaceuticals.
• Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster.
• Maintains records for controlled substances and removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory.
• Develops hospital staff’s pharmacological knowledge by participating in clinical programs and training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals.
• Any other duty assigned by the Chief Pharmacist.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Proven work experience as a Hospital Administration Manager, Medical Office Manager or similar role
• Innovative thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational, administrative and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and react effectively to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills.
• Passionate about clinical excellence.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital industry
• Hands-on experience with database systems and MS Excel

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow clinical processes, laboratory supplies and equipment, and billing and hospital information systems.

Job Title: Nurse Officer I

Code: NK00001
Location: Kainji, Niger

The Role

• The Nurse Officer I reports to the Head of Unit but is supervised by the Deputy Matron. This individual provides care for hospital patients as well as assists physicians in providing treatment in various medical settings. The incumbent mainly focuses on caring for and educating the patients and their family members about early recovery and ways of prevention of diseases.
• The duties includes but not limited to recording and reporting symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions. The Nurse assess patients’ health problems and needs, develop and execute nursing care plans, and uphold medical records. The Nurse Officer I will also be tasked with maintaining accurate patient reports and medical histories, escalate patient observations to the right channel, administering medication and treatments to patients while observing reactions and side effects. The incumbent will provide emotional and psychological support to the patients and their families, RNs create harmonious environment. They also advise patients and their families on various health and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.
• Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
• Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.
• Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
• Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
• Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
• Administering intravenous medications.
• Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.
• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to the patients and their families, RNs create harmonious environment.
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Escalate patient observations and problems via approved channels
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Support patient in their activities of daily living {ADL}

Qualifications

• RM / RN
• Bachelors of Nursing Science is an added advantage
• Valid Licence – Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter
• 3 years and above as RN in hospital environment
• BLS certification
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional, friendly attitude with high interpersonal skill.
• Experience in emergency room or intensive care
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes.

Job Title: Nurse Officer I

Ref No: NJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger State

The Role

• The Nurse Officer I reports to the Head of Unit but is supervised by the Deputy Matron. This individual provides care for hospital patients as well as assists physicians in providing treatment in various medical settings. The incumbent mainly focuses on caring for and educating the patients and their family members about early recovery and ways of prevention of diseases.
• The duties includes but not limited to recording and reporting symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions. The Nurse assess patients’ health problems and needs, develop and execute nursing care plans, and uphold medical records.
• The Nurse Officer I will also be tasked with maintaining accurate patient reports and medical histories, escalate patient observations to the right channel, administering medication and treatments to patients while observing reactions and side effects.
• The incumbent will provide emotional and psychological support to the patients and their families, RNs create harmonious environment. They also advise patients and their families on various health and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.
• Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
• Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.
• Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
• Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
• Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
• Administering intravenous medications.
• Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.
• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to the patients and their families, RNs create harmonious environment.
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Escalate patient observations and problems via approved channels
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Support patient in their activities of daily living {ADL}

Qualifications

• RM / RN
• Bachelors of Nursing Science is an added advantage
• Valid Licence – Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter
• 3 years and above as RN in hospital environment
• BLS certification
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional, friendly attitude with high interpersonal skill.
• Experience in emergency room or intensive care
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• The employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes.

Job Title: Pharmacist

Job Code: PJ0001
Location: Jebba, Niger

Job Descriptions

• Reporting to the Head of Unit Pharmacy, the Pharmacist will be determining which form of medication best suits each patient. Each decision must be made in a timely and efficient manner and requires significant input from doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• The goal for this role is to ensure effective medication use and become the people’s trusted ally against health issues. The Pharmacists must also be able to provide professional advice on cosmetics or parapharmaceuticals.
• The incumbent will often monitor the effects of the medications they prescribe and counsel their patients on the effects of the drugs.
• Another aspect of this role is to recommend administration routes and dosages, all of which are dependent on an individual’s needs.
• The Incumbent is expected to provide advice and information on drug dosage, side effects and proper storage. Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals. Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.

Responsibilities

• Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Review prescriptions from doctors to ensure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability for the patient
• Provide information and advice about drugs, their side effects, correct dosage, and proper storage
• Keep records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, registries of poisons, narcotics or controlled drugs
• Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labelling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security and proper disposal
• Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications
• Work with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs
• Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly
• Analyse prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
• Supervises the work results of technicians and assistants.
• Provide professional advice on cosmetics or parapharmaceuticals.
• Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster.
• Maintains records for controlled substances and removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory.
• Develops hospital staff’s pharmacological knowledge by participating in clinical programs and training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals.
• Any other duty assigned by the Chief Pharmacist.

Qualifications

• B. Pharm
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Proven work experience as a Hospital Administration Manager, Medical Office Manager or similar role
• Innovative thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational, administrative and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and react effectively to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills.
• Passionate about clinical excellence.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital industry
• Hands-on experience with database systems and MS Excel

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow clinical processes, laboratory supplies and equipment, and billing and hospital information systems.

Job Title: Medical Records Officer

Code: MROK00001
Location: Kainji, Niger

The Role

• The Medical Records Officer reporting to the Client Service Manager will be responsible for organizing and evaluating patients’ health information and records.
• The Medical Records Officer will create new medical records for new patients and update existing ones with additional information to maintain accuracy. The incumbent will be charged with liaising with administrative and clinical units to collect patient information, issue medical files, filing medical records, and processing patient admission/discharge documents.
• The duties of the Medical Records Officer include; retrieving, filing, sorting, and managing records of patients so they are easily accessible to physicians and patients. The incumbent will also be responsible for inputting the patient’s information on Medic Plus and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• The Medical Records Officer will also be responsible for processing patient admissions and discharge paperwork, ensuring ease of patients

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting new patients’ information and uploading on Medicplus as well as properly filing hard copy information.
• Protects the security of medical records and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Manages the generation, preservation, and retrieval of medical records whenever they are needed.
• Ensure healthcare providers are kept abreast of patients’ medical conditions and outcomes as may be required from time to time.
• Review patients’ records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
• Process patient admission or discharge documents.
• Enter data such as history and extent of illness, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into Medicplus where necessary.
• Manages and coordinates a system for safeguarding and updating active and inactive patient medical records.
• Responsible for the documentation of patient visits.
• Serves as an advisor on medical records policies.
• Maintains a referral tracking system to ensure proper follow-up of patient care referred for outside consultations and imaging services.
• Maintains accurate documentation of reasons why medical records are not accessible with proper terminology for accounting and statistical purposes.
• Obtains documentation requested by healthcare professionals, such as test results that are not yet filed in medical records.
• Follows procedures, protocols, and rules to perform job duties while adhering to Cedarcrest regulations and policies.
• Resolve or clarify issues relating to conflicting diagnoses, missing, or unclear medical information by consulting with Doctors.
• Compile monthly medical statistical reports for statutory bodies.
• Ensure elaborate medical records are available for HMO patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Health Information Management, Business Administration, or any related field.
• 1- 2 years of administrative experience.
• Excellent in MS Office and EMR usage.
• Advanced understanding of medical terminology and administration processes.
• Proficient in information management programs and MS Office.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Committed to responsibilities while adhering to ethical principles and remaining sensitive to diversity.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their

Job Title: Physiotherapy Technician

Code: #PYTJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger

The Role

• Reporting to temporarily to the Head of Unit Physiotherapy, the incumbent is to assist the therapists and support the therapy service by carrying out delegated duties.
• The incumbent will assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a Physiotherapist.
• The Incumbent is responsible to treat own designated workload of patients and maintain associated patient records utilizing knowledge and skills gained through experience and/ or relevant qualifications.
• The physiotherapist technician ensures a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff to carry out physical activity. To assist in maintaining services and contribute to the development of services.

Responsibilities

• To observe, monitor and record patient activity and health status as appropriate, communicating appropriately any change in condition to qualified therapists and other relevant team members.
• To use standardised assessment tools / outcome measures to assess and monitor delegated patients within post holder scope of practice.
• Develop and review treatment programmes that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques.
• Involve parents and carers in the treatment, review and rehabilitation of patients.
• Educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
• To demonstrate physical ability to carry out therapeutic interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GPs, occupational therapists and social workers, to exchange information about the background and progress of patients, as well as to refer patients who require other medical attention.
• Keeping up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients.
• Supervise student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers.
• To be legally responsible and accountable.
• To act in a caring, compassionate and professional at all times.
• Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on patients’ responses and progress, and report to physical therapist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy with other relevant certifications
• Good Team Player
• 3+ years proven experience as a Physiotherapist
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Computer knowledge is mandatory
• Leadership Skills
• Ability to work under pressure.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes, laboratory supplies and equipment, and billing and laboratory information systems.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Code: #MLSJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger

Job Descriptions

• Reporting to the Head of Laboratory Department, the Medical Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for using laboratory equipment to study and analyze various samples and specimens, to search for abnormalities and determine their causes, while maintaining lab safety protocols and documenting findings in lab systems.
• The incumbent will collaborate with other lab staff and may work with potentially dangerous viruses and bacteria.
• Some of the duties of the Medical Laboratory Scientist includes performing complex tests on patient samples using sophisticated laboratory equipment, executing standardized tests such as bacteriological, chemical, and microscopic examination.
• Establishing quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results

Responsibilities

• The medical Laboratory Scientist executes a range of standardized microscopic, chemical and bacteriological test including nucleic acid extraction from pathogenic cultures, RT-PCR and qPCR analyses. They take part in collecting samples which includes collecting urine, blood and other samples. They also counsel patients on pre-test requirements and answer questions related to testing.
• The Laboratory Scientists also assess the validity of a result that are obtained, preserves proper records of the results and makes a report of results. Make sure that the testing method used follows established quality control procedure and assists with the preparation of laboratory reports.
• Organizes and maintains reagents and equipment’s. They perform maintenance on equipment’s in the laboratory and keeps laboratory in a clean and organized condition.
• To make use of the laboratory computer systems to place testing data, generate reports of testing results and search for test results for physicians.
• Planning, setting up and undertaking controlled experiments and trials.
• To maintain and follow Good Laboratory Practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science
• Good Team Player
• Experience in molecular laboratory testing
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• 3+ years proven experience as a Laboratory Scientist
• Computer knowledge is mandatory
• Ability to work under pressure

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes.

Job Title: Medical Records Officer

Reference No.: #MROJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger

The Role

• The Medical Records Officer reporting to the Client Service Manager, will be responsible for organizing and evaluating patients’ health information and records.
• The Medical Records Officer will create new medical records for new patients and update existing ones with additional information to maintain accuracy.
• The incumbent will be charged with liaising with administrative and clinical units to collect patient information, issue medical files, filing medical records, and processing patient admission/discharge documents.
• The duties of the Medical Records Officer include; retrieving, filing, sorting, and managing records of patients so they are easily accessible to physicians and patients. The incumbent will also be responsible for inputting the patient’s information on Medic Plus and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• The Medical Records Officer will also be responsible for processing patient admissions and discharge paperwork, ensuring ease of patients

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting new patients’ information and uploading on Medicplus as well as properly filing hard copy information.
• Protects the security of medical records and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Manages the generation, preservation, and retrieval of medical records whenever they are needed.
• Ensure healthcare providers are kept abreast of patients’ medical conditions and outcomes as may be required from time to time.
• Review patients’ records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
• Process patient admission or discharge documents.
• Enter data such as history and extent of illness, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into Medicplus where necessary.
• Manages and coordinates a system for safeguarding and updating active and inactive patient medical records.
• Responsible for the documentation of patient visits.
• Serves as an advisor on medical records policies.
• Maintains a referral tracking system to ensure proper follow-up of patient care referred for outside consultations and imaging services.
• Maintains accurate documentation of reasons why medical records are not accessible with proper terminology for accounting and statistical purposes.
• Obtains documentation requested by healthcare professionals, such as test results that are not yet filed in medical records.
• Follows procedures, protocols, and rules to perform job duties while adhering to Cedarcrest regulations and policies.
• Resolve or clarify issues relating to conflicting diagnoses, missing, or unclear medical information by consulting with Doctors.
• Compile monthly medical statistical reports for statutory bodies.
• Ensure elaborate medical records are available for HMO patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.Sc/HND in Health Information Management, Business Administration, or any related field.
• 1- 2 years of administrative experience.
• Excellent in MS Office and EMR usage.
• Advanced understanding of medical terminology and administration processes.
• Proficient in information management programs and MS Office.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Committed to responsibilities while adhering to ethical principles and remaining sensitive to diversity.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes.

Job Title: Transport Officer / Driver

Code: #TK00001
Location: Kainji, Niger

The Role

• Reporting to temporarily to the Head of Transport, the Transport Officer will be responsible for conveying man materials and equipment from the Hospital to the desired destination.
• The Transport Officer will be responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters within the organization, this includes managing budgets, organizing schedules & routes, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements.
• The incumbent is required to document all vehicle movement in the specified log book allocated. The transport officer is to ensure that the official vehicle is well maintained and ready for use at all times, and make sure all observations on vehicles are reported and documented.

Responsibilities

• Complete a mechanical checklist prior to each shift to ensure the official vehicle or ambulance is in working order and ready to transport patients or staff to and from required locations, and report any mechanical issues to appropriate service personnel.
• Ensure official vehicle ambulance is clean and stocked properly with first aid and medical supplies prior to each shift and between patient transports throughout the day
• Accept patient and staff transport assignments daily and drive ambulance with any necessary medical personnel to patient location
• Complete appropriate trip sheets or log books as required by employer to record officially each transport.
• Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip
• Pick up clients or patients from the place and at the time they’ve requested.
• Collect payments and issue receipts.
• Keep documents current such as registration, insurance, vehicle logs, daily inspection reports, etc
• Mechanical experience
• Assist clients with loading and unloading their luggage
• Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up-to-date on road conditions
• Adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions, as needed
• Answer clients’ questions about the area and local places of interest
• Ensure the car seats are clean and comfortable for all riders
• Schedule regular car service appointments and report any issues
• Wash the vehicle to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the car.

Qualifications

• SSCE
• Good Team Player
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Proven ability to manage personnel, delegate and follow-up; must be able to “multi-task”
• Experience managing inventories (e.g., asset and spare part stock management)
• Recognized ability to work as part of a team
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Computer knowledge is mandatory
• Ability to work under pressure.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes, laboratory suppli

Job Title: Senior Hr & Admin Officer (BSM)

Code: HRK00001
Location: Kainji, Niger

The Role

• The Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer reports primarily to the Human Resources Manager, and provides day-to-day management of all administration and Human Resource systems and services. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying hiring needs, processing employee data, updating and effecting usage of company policies and assisting in the hiring process. The incumbent will facilitate and lead Cedarcrest Hospital’s New Hire Orientation and additional training procedures for new hires. The duties include managing office stock, preparing regular reports (e.g. expenses and office budgets) and organizing company records. Lastly the incumbent will be part of the employee’s life cycle, assisting in the development and administration of training and professional development.
• The position supervises the Operations unit of the organization handling recruitments, Employee relations, office supplies administration, and providing secretariat support to the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying hiring needs, managing and developing a proficient recruitment and on-boarding process. The incumbent is also responsible to provide administrative support to an organization. Other duties include inventory management, organizing company records, roster scheduling, budget and office reporting, invoicing and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Update leave of absence in workday system
• Maintain and ensure staff personnel data in workday system is correct and updated in timely manner
• Handle all HR related matters
• Proactively monitor and assess administration achievements quarterly, ensuring tracking systems and reports are in place to support administrative and management processes
• Review and update as needed Staff List/Organization send to HR Manager.
• Post positions and source candidates via traditional and non-traditional methods including social media and various position or area-specific job posting websites and job boards
• Document staff leave and advise appropriately
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Conduct detailed on-boarding for new staff.
• Provide information in relation to the Labor laws for guidance.
• Handle employee engagement and document same.
• Maintain all HR files, folders and related documents in proper condition
• Assist the HR Manager with external recruitment agencies, and senior level recruitments

Qualifications

• B.Sc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field
• 3+ years proven experience as an HR & Admin Officer
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
• Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically)
• Good knowledge of employment/labour laws
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems (e.g. PeopleSoft) will be a plus
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies, and best practices related to recruitment, hiring and employment.
• Experience with recruitment, new employee onboarding, and training.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding attention to details and proper documentation
• Solid knowledge of office procedures

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes.

Job Title: Transport Officer / Driver

Code: #TJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger

The Role

• Reporting to temporarily to the Head of Transport, the Transport Officer will be responsible for conveying man materials and equipment from the Hospital to the desired destination.
• The Transport Officer will be responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters within the organization, this includes managing budgets, organizing schedules & routes, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements.
• The incumbent is required to document all vehicle movement in the specified log book allocated. The transport officer is to ensure that the official vehicle is well maintained and ready for use at all times, and make sure all observations on vehicles are reported and documented.

Responsibilities

• Complete a mechanical checklist prior to each shift to ensure the official vehicle or ambulance is in working order and ready to transport patients or staff to and from required locations, and report any mechanical issues to appropriate service personnel.
• Ensure official vehicle ambulance is clean and stocked properly with first aid and medical supplies prior to each shift and between patient transports throughout the day
• Accept patient and staff transport assignments daily and drive ambulance with any necessary medical personnel to patient location
• Complete appropriate trip sheets or log books as required by employer to record officially each transport.
• Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip
• Pick up clients or patients from the place and at the time they’ve requested.
• Collect payments and issue receipts.
• Keep documents current such as registration, insurance, vehicle logs, daily inspection reports, etc
• Mechanical experience
• Assist clients with loading and unloading their luggage
• Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up-to-date on road conditions
• Adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions, as needed
• Answer clients’ questions about the area and local places of interest
• Ensure the car seats are clean and comfortable for all riders
• Schedule regular car service appointments and report any issues
• Wash the vehicle to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the car.

Qualifications

• SSCE
• Good Team Player
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Proven ability to manage personnel, delegate and follow-up; must be able to “multi-task”
• Experience managing inventories (e.g., asset and spare part stock management)
• Recognized ability to work as part of a team
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Computer knowledge is mandatory
• Ability to work under pressure.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes, laboratory supplies and equipment, and billing and laboratory information systems.

Job Title: Radiographer

Code: RK00001
Location: Kainji, Niger

The Role

• Reporting to the head of Unit Radiology, as a Radiographer, you’ll examine various types of images, including x-rays, computer tomography (CT) scans, mammograms, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. The incumbent will aid in the diagnosis of patients through capturing images of bones, organs and human tissue. This role entails entails ensuring compliance with established safety regulations and procedures when operating radiation equipment in order to prevent ill-exposure to ionizing radiation.
• The Incumbent might operate the machinery used to collect these images, though this task is often delegated to radiology technologists. Radiographers also occasionally monitor imaging sessions run by radiologic technologists and technicians. They take responsibilities for radiation safety, communicate test results, and obtain patient histories from patient interviews. The incumbent will evaluate patient condition prior to radiotherapy to determine the suitable radiographic technique for treatment.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic imaging procedures, such as MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound or mammography.
• Communicate test results and their diagnosis to a patient’s primary physician through a report.
• Obtaining patient histories from patient interviews
• Take responsibility for radiation safety in work area, including checking equipment for malfunctions and errors
• Keeping up to date by attending all relevant training on treatment and equipment;
• Monitor patients during and after radiation to ensure proper response to treatment.
• Set accurate radiation levels in accordance with established standards, and also obtain patient consent prior to diagnostic imaging to fulfill legal requirements.
• Supervising and monitoring the work of radiography assistants and student radiographers;
• Producing reports as and when required;
• Recording and storing of patients’ examination results, ensuring compliance with Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality codes is also part of radiographers’ description
• Develop films and process digital images to obtain high quality radiographs which are presented to physicians for interpretation.
• Seeking patient cooperation and trust and showing sensitivity;
• Developing a relationship with the patient and the patient’s family;
• Operating technical equipment responsibly and confidently;
• Observing and assessing patients’ responses to treatment, often on a daily basis
• Obtaining patient histories from patient interviews
• Electronic records (documentation)
• Preparing comprehensive reports of findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography
• Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes, laboratory supplies and equipment, and billing and laboratory information systems.

Job Title: Radiographer

Code: RJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger

The Role

• Reporting to the head of Unit Radiology, as a Radiographer, you’ll examine various types of images, including x-rays, computer tomography (CT) scans, mammograms, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. The incumbent will aid in the diagnosis of patients through capturing images of bones, organs and human tissue. This role entails ensuring compliance with established safety regulations and procedures when operating radiation equipment in order to prevent ill-exposure to ionizing radiation.
• The Incumbent might operate the machinery used to collect these images, though this task is often delegated to radiology technologists. Radiographers also occasionally monitor imaging sessions run by radiologic technologists and technicians. They take responsibilities for radiation safety, communicate test results, and obtain patient histories from patient interviews. The incumbent will evaluate patient condition prior to radiotherapy to determine the suitable radiographic technique for treatment.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic imaging procedures, such as MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound or mammography.
• Communicate test results and their diagnosis to a patient’s primary physician through a report.
• Obtaining patient histories from patient interviews
• Take responsibility for radiation safety in work area, including checking equipment for malfunctions and errors
• Keeping up to date by attending all relevant training on treatment and equipment;
• Monitor patients during and after radiation to ensure proper response to treatment.
• Set accurate radiation levels in accordance with established standards, and also obtain patient consent prior to diagnostic imaging to fulfill legal requirements.
• Supervising and monitoring the work of radiography assistants and student radiographers;
• Producing reports as and when required;
• Recording and storing of patients’ examination results, ensuring compliance with Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality codes is also part of radiographers’ description
• Develop films and process digital images to obtain high-quality radiographs which are presented to physicians for interpretation.
• Seeking patient cooperation and trust and showing sensitivity;
• Developing a relationship with the patient and the patient’s family;
• Operating technical equipment responsibly and confidently;
• Observing and assessing patients’ responses to treatment, often on a daily basis
• Obtaining patient histories from patient interviews
• Electronic records (documentation)
• Preparing comprehensive reports of findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography
• Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes, laboratory supplies and equipment, and billing and laboratory information systems.

Job Title: Cashier

Ref No: CJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger State

The Role

• The Cashier who reports primarily to the Finance Officer, will ensure to resolve customer complaints, guide them and provide relevant information as needed, track transactions on balance sheets and report any discrepancies as observed.
• Cashier responsibilities include receiving payments and issuing receipts, and keeping track of all cash and credit transactions.
• The incumbent must have good knowledge of how cash registers operate. Ultimately, you’ll ensure all transactions run smoothly and will help us maximize customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record payments whether in cash or credit
• Track transactions on balance sheets and report any discrepancies
• Manage transactions with customers using cash registers
• Track transactions on balance sheets and report any discrepancies
• Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales
• Review patients’ records for financial completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
• Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions.
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
• Pay company bills by cash, vouchers, or checks
• Resolve customer complaints, guide them and provide relevant information
• Issue receipts, refunds following laid down procedure.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Work experience as a Retail Cashier or in a similar role in sales
• Basic PC knowledge
• Familiarity with electronic equipment, like cash register and POS
• Good math skills
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Customer satisfaction-oriented

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Code: HJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger State

The Role

• Reporting to the Principal Nursing Officer, the Healthcare Assistant 1 will be responsible for aiding nurses and physicians with patient care and administrative duties, looking after the physical comfort of patients, taking and recording basic observations such as blood pressure and temperature, and carrying out a wide range of duties to care for, support, and provide information to patients and their families.
• This role holder will maintain safe space, and sanitize areas for patients. The incumbent will aide in patient care by looking out for the physical comfort of patients by, washing them, emptying bedpans, assisting them to eat. Additionally they will also provide emotional support by listening and engaging with patients, and putting them at ease in discomfort and ultimately support the medical staff and patients in wards and departments throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Helping patients to undertake personal tasks, including washing, showering, and using the toilet
• Serving food to patients and helping them to eat if they are physically weak
• Changing dirty sheets and bedding
• Ensuring that supplies and medical equipment are replenished adequately.
• Talking to patients to ease loneliness and feelings of isolation
• Listening to the particular needs of patients and acting on these needs as appropriate
• Turning patients who are required to spend a lot of time in bed, in order to avoid bed sores
• Helping patients to move around their environment and to feel comfortable in their own homes or in hospital. This involves keeping their living area extremely clean and tidy
• Improving the mobility of patients
• Giving out and collecting bedpans
• Ensuring that supplies of medical equipment are replenished
• Taking the temperature of the patient
• Recording the temperature of the patient
• Notifying healthcare professionals if temperatures, pulse rates, or respiration rates seem abnormal or worrying
• Setting up equipment needed by healthcare professionals
• Assisting the healthcare professional whilst they administer therapy or treatment
• Ensuring that the patient is comfortable whilst the therapy or treatment is being administered

Qualifications

• WASC Certificate or equivalent
• Certificate in Junior Community Extension Works {JCHEW} is an added advantage
• Strong desire to help people and improve their daily lives
• One to Two years’ experience in a hospital environment
• Compassionate and sensitive to a patients’ needs and concerns
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibits patience and understanding
• Excellent team player
• Encouraging to patients and staff; able to mentor and lead
• Able to organize and manage large amounts of files, tasks, schedules, and information
• Able to perform clerical duties, maintaining files and confidential information, organizing documents as needed
• Basic Life Support certification preferred

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Employee will be required to do heavy lifting of 22kg and more, as well as standing for long periods of time.

Job Title: Bio-medical Technician

Ref No: BTJ00001
Location: Jebba, Niger State

The Role

• Reporting to the Head of unit, the biomedical technician installs, repairs and services the equipment medical professionals depend upon for patient care, such as ventilators and cardiac monitors. Provide technical knowledge and the ability to test, repair and maintain medical devices. Equipment includes electronic test equipment and various types of medical equipment.
• The Incumbent duties will include ensuring minimum equipment breakdown, monitoring repair services of medical equipment.
• The duties also include installing, adjusting and maintaining biomedical equipment, evaluating safety and effectiveness of machines, and also train personnel on use of biomedical equipment. Repairs, calibrates, and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation used in health-care delivery field, Perform scheduled maintenance inspections and performance assurance inspections on equipment to ensure safe and effective operating conditions

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment’s
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment’s
• Acquires or builds the tools necessary to design, build and maintain biomedical signal processing systems.
• Safety-tests medical equipment and health-care facility’s structural environment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards.
• Train personnel on the proper use of biomedical equipment.
• To ensure minimum equipment breakdown for smooth hospital operations.
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly report preparation & submission.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions with accuracy and precision.
• Maintains biomedical equipment supplies inventory; anticipating needs; managing orders
• Cost control by root cause analysis of Breakdowns to prevent reoccurrence.
• Responsible for preparation of effective preventative and predictive maintenance programme and ensuring that it is carried out in totality.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, relevant certifications in bio-medical engineering
• 2-5 years of managerial experience overseeing a diverse multispecialty hospital
• Knowledge of biomedical engineering processes.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes of biomedical equipment, ability to independently troubleshoot biomedical systems.
• Employee will be required to do heavy lifting of 22kg and more, as well as standing for long periods of time

Deadline: 20th August, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@cedarcresthospitals.com using Position Title and Code as the subject of their email application.