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AIDS epidemic 'a crisis of epic proportions', Leading researchers yesterday begged for billions in extra funding, pumped straight into prevention and treatment of HIV as more people get infected.

They warned to meet the UN goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, HIV infections must be limited to 500,000 per year globally by 2020.

Ahead of the biennial meeting, which begins today and finishes on Friday, AIDS experts spoke at a specially organised talk yesterday.

Mark Dybul, diplomat and former executive director of the Global Fund for Fight AIDS, warned the world could be steering for 'a crisis of epic proportions'.

Speaking at a special event organised ahead of the International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, he said: 'Bad things will happen if we don't have more money.'

The United Nations' HIV/AIDS body, UNAIDS, last week warned the fight in controlling Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome was at a 'precarious point'.

According to UNAIDS executive director Michel Sidibe, there was a funding gap of almost £4.6 billion ($6 billion).

International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam

Around 18,000 researchers, public health officials and policy planners are expected to attend the International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam.

Ahead of the biennial meeting, which begins today and finishes on Friday, AIDS experts spoke at a specially organised talk yesterday.
An estimated 36.7 million adults and children worldwide have HIV.




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Medical vacancies at Society for Family Health (SFH). Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support, primary health care system strengthening and Maternal and Child Health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in the organisation. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration

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Open Jobs

Child Health & Reproductive Health

Advisor Malaria Advisor

Nutrition Advisor

Child Health & Reproductive Health Advisor

Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience 5 years
Location Bauchi , Kebbi , Sokoto
Job Field Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit
Application Code: Child Health & Reproductive Health Advisor-Bauchi
Child Health & Reproductive Health Advisor-Kebbi
Child Health & Reproductive Health Advisor-Sokoto.

Job Profile

The child health and reproductive health advisor will be responsible for promoting positive behaviour change and appropriate use of neonatal, child and reproductive health services/commodities among communities and private health facilities in the state, through the programme.
Job Role
The successful candidate will:
Advise the state and programme team on child and reproductive health intervention design including support on assessment, operations research and technical aspects of monitoring and evaluation.
Collaborate with the state government, partners, community gatekeepers and key opinion leaders to expand use of neonatal, child and reproductive health services in the state.
Lead training/supervision/mentoring of CHIPs, private providers, PPMVs, trainers of CHIPs on neonatal, child and reproductive health demand creation and service delivery strategies.
Provide senior level technical support to strengthen the states governance, including technical review of the states integrated RMNCAH and ICCM policy frameworks, development of strategic partnerships and development and delivery of advocacy strategies.
Review the states strategies, review relevant documentations and implement the programmes child and RH strategies for the project.
Link CBDs with commodity suppliers and small loans through a revolving fund scheme.
Chair the review of the ICCM tool to capture nutrition as well as support the development of an ICCM manual for PPMVs.
Ensure treatment completion using CHIPs and providers in addition to innovative strategies. S/He will ensure consistent provision, use and forecasting of health commodities to CHIPs, PPMVs and private providers.
Work with the state community engagement specialist to leverage ETS for facilitation of treatment of neonatal and child health conditions.
Contribute to/lead the design and development of IEC materials for child health and RH interventions. The advisor will map PPMVs in hard-to-reach areas not covered by CHIPs and categorize them into tiers with the support of PCN & NAPPMED for the provision of FP services.
Lead monthly and quarterly supervision of community and private facility health workers in the provision of child and RH services.
Qualifications/Experience
Must possess a medical or biological science degree or equivalent with added experience in child health and reproductive health
A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Must possess a minimum of five years’ successful experience leading child and reproductive health interventions at programme management or advisory support level.
Must have experience leading child health or/and reproductive health intervention advocacies and community engagements in northern states of Nigeria
Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to lead teams to achieve specified outcomes.
Must have experience in coordinating project management meetings with state/national stakeholders and implementing partners.
Must be able to engage community gatekeepers and key opinion leaders on child health and reproductive health matters in Northern states
Must be able to lead and coordinate state wide demand generation activities
Must have experience leading state wide policy and child or RH programme interventions
Must have excellent writing and grammar skills. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing.
Knowledge and fluency of Hausa language
Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including PowerPoints, word, spreadsheet and databases.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organisational departments.
Strong knowledge of child health or/and reproductive health developments in the field.
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Malaria Advisor
Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience 5 years
Location Bauchi , Kebbi , Sokoto
Job Field Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit
Application Code: Malaria Advisor-Sokoto
Malaria Advisor-Kebbi
Malaria Advisor-Bauchi
Job Profile
The malaria advisor will be responsible for promoting positive behaviour change and appropriate use of malaria services and commodities among communities and private health facilities in the state.

Job-role

The successful candidate will advise the state team on malaria intervention design including support on assessment, programme design, operation research and technical aspects of monitoring and evaluation.
Collaborate with community gatekeepers and key opinion leaders to expand use of malaria services in the state. S/He will in addition, lead training/supervision/mentoring of CHIPs, private providers, PPMVs, trainers of CHIPs on malaria case management.
Provide senior level technical support to strengthen the states governance, including technical review of the states integrated malaria and RMNCAH policy frameworks, development of strategic partnerships and development and delivery of advocacy strategies.
Link CBDs with commodity suppliers and small loans through a revolving fund scheme. S/he will lead the integration of malaria services into all minimum service packages by advocating to the state PHC board, SMoH and other stakeholders.
Lead the identification of severe malaria cases at community level; lead the implementation of community treatment of severe malaria using rectal artesunate and follow-on referrals to identified health facilities.
Ensure treatment uptake completion using CHIPs and innovative strategy deployed by the team. S/He will engage CSOs to drive integrated malaria and RMNCAH advocacies in the state, promote social accountability for malaria services by the providers, programmes and government, using FHCs/WDCs etc.
Work with the State Community Engagement (SCE) specialist to leverage ETS for treatment of malaria among vulnerable populations.
Lead the design and development of IEC materials for malaria interventions. He/she will review the states strategies, review relevant documentations and implement the programmes malaria integration strategies for the project.

Qualifications/Experience

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Healthcare or Social Sciences with expertise on malaria care and support services.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Must possess a minimum of five (5) years’ successful experience leading malaria interventions at programme management or advisory support level with focus in northern states of Nigeria.
Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to lead teams to achieve specified outcomes.
Must have experience in coordinating project management meetings with state/national stakeholders and implementing partners.
Must be able to engage community gatekeepers and key opinion leaders on malaria matters in Northern states
Must be able to lead and coordinate state wide demand generation activities
Must have experience leading state wide policy and programme interventions
Must have excellent writing and grammar skills. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing.
Knowledge and fluency of Hausa language
Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications including Microsoft packages.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organisational departments.
Strong knowledge of malaria and recent developments in the field.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
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Nutrition Advisor

Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience 5 years
Location Bauchi , Kebbi , Sokoto
Job Field Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit
Application Code: Nutrition Advisor-Bauchi
Nutrition Advisor-Kebbi
Nutrition Advisor-Sokoto

Job Profile

The nutrition advisor will be responsible for promoting positive behaviour change and appropriate use of nutrition services and commodities among communities and private health facilities in the state.

Job-role

The successful candidate will advise the country office and state team on nutrition intervention design including support on assessment, programme design, operation research and technical aspects of monitoring and evaluation.
Advise and support the implementation of the national policy on food and nutrition in Nigeria, within the state. S/He will work closely with nutrition units in the state to ensure that the programme is in line with policies, criteria and procedures with regard to food and nutrition.
Assist the country office in coordination with the government, donors and nutrition stakeholders to integrate nutrition into MIS structures and ICCM policies. S/He will support strengthening of nutrition capacity among programme staff and partners.
Will in partnership with policy and other programmes, liaise with technical units of other agencies, the food industry, NGOs and research institutions on nutrition with the aim of consolidating emerging scientific and operational nutrition related information into programme activities.
Collaborate with community gatekeepers and key opinion leaders to expand use of nutrition services in the state. S/He will lead food and nutrition demonstration expos in communities as well as build capacity of private health facilities to diagnose, treat, refer and follow-up SAM cases. CHIPs will be trained and supervised to prevent loss to follow-up among SAM cases.
Lead training of CHIPs, PPMVs, trainers of CHIPs on BFHI (EBF/IYCF counselling), MAM/SAM case detection and referrals.
Provide senior level technical support to strengthen the states nutrition governance, including technical review of the states nutritional policy frameworks, development of strategic partnerships and development and delivery of advocacy strategies. S/he will link CBDs with commodity suppliers and small loans through a revolving fund scheme
Qualifications/Experience
Must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health, FST, nutrition, agriculture, or social sciences with expertise in food policy or nutrition issues.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Must possess a minimum of five years’ successful experience leading nutrition interventions at programme management or advisory support level.
Must have experience implementing nutrition interventions in northern states of Nigeria
Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to lead teams to achieve specified outcomes.
Must have experience in coordinating project management meetings with state/national stakeholders and implementing partners.
Must be able to engage community gatekeepers and key opinion leaders on nutrition matters in Northern states
Must be able to lead and coordinate state wide demand generation activities
Must have experience leading state wide policy and programme interventions
Must have excellent writing and grammar skills. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing.
Knowledge and fluency of Hausa language
Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate level office software applications, including PowerPoints, word, spreadsheet and databases.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organisational departments.
Strong knowledge of nutrition and recent developments in the field.
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Method of Application





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The Wonderful story of IVF at 40, All you need to know as IVF clocks 40 on wednesday 25 July. How Louise Brown birth has changed the world. With the success of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) - and there's more to come.

IVF means In vitro fertilisation.

IVF has become the final solution for most fertility problems, moving from tubal disease to male factor, idiopathic subfertility, endometriosis, advanced maternal age , and anovulation not responding to ovulation.

IVF is an assisted reproduction technology.

History of IVF

A Transient biochemical pregnancy was reported by Australian Foxton School researchers in 1953.

In 1977, Steptoe and Edwards successfully carried out a pioneering conception which resulted in the birth of the world's first baby to be conceived by IVF, Louise Brown on 25 July 1978,



Ian Johnston and Alex Lopata were responsible for Australia's first baby conceived by IVF.

The first claim of IVF in Nigeria was in 17th of March, 1989 pioneered by Professors Osato Giwa Osagie and Oladapo Ashiru was conceived via in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer(IVF-ET).

First known IVF experiment in Nigeria was done by Dr. Ibrahim Wada, called Hannatu’s birth on February 11 1998.

At the time of Louise's birth. "It was viewed with absolute suspicion," says Professor Peter Braude, head of the Department of Women's Heath at King's College London. "If you talk to people today about human reproductive cloning, the feeling you get that it is playing God is just how it was in 1978 with IVF"
More than eight million IVF babies have been born since louise brown’s birth

IVF was far more demanding for patients than it is today said Daniel Raby who recalls. "We were in beds in ranks, six of us in each of the Portakabins. They'd come round and wake us up in the middle of the night and we'd all troop off and we had to wee in a bottle so they could monitor our hormones. It did help us all to bond with one another."(guardian)

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Today, IVF is a far more streamlined process. Women are treated as day patients, and there are no three-hourly urine collections, no hours of crouching after egg collection. Freezing allows spare embryos to be stored for future use and the advent of intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), where sperm are injected directly into the egg, has meant that male fertility problems can be treated too. Donor eggs, sperm and embryos can all be used to help couples with more complex fertility problems, and the multiple birth rate, which has been the biggest health risk from IVF, is coming down.

NEW ADVANCES IN IVF

It has been reported that IVF baby is to be screened using a procedure that can read every letter of the human genome had been born.

The cost of IVF could be cut what could mark the start of a "new era" in IVF.

IS been 40 years since Louise Brown's birth, IVF has become a global money-making business producing very healthy profits, and there are hundreds of centres offering treatment around the world.

Over 8 million IVF babies have been born around the world since Louise Brown's birth

it is estimated that about 11,000 test tube babies have been delivered in Nigeria since inception (1989) with an average turn over rate of about 1000 babies yearly and average success rates have risen to around 25%. 

 



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Publish-NYSC medical physician

is required in a personal hospital at Ajao Property, Isolo, Lagos State for night time duties. Please name 0803 813 1761. Thanks.



A POST-NYSC medical physician

is required at a personal hospital in Magodo part II, Lagos state. Morning shift. From 24 July 2018. Please name 08039293910

*Employment For A Medical Physician*

A medical physician with over 2years expertise put up NYSC for employment in a personal hospital at Lekki is required. Residing round Lekki and its environs is an added benefit.

Electronic mail needs to be directed to pinnaclemedicalnigeria@gmail.com



Administration
Pinnacle Medicals

There may be locum obtainable for medical officers , in Ajeromi after mile 2 Lagos, from 4pm to 8am and 6k per name, u rotate the calls with different docs, and you've got free lunch and dinner throughout d name. 2 docs might be on floor throughout every name. Pls contact this quantity 08064474924 if u r .





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Medical interview update federal teaching hospital Abakaliki. Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki






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Malaria parasites of the genus Plasmodium move ten times faster through the skin than immune cells, whose job it is to capture such pathogens. Heidelberg scientists have now found a reason why the parasite is faster than its counterpart. They did this by studying actin, a protein that is important to the structure and movement of cells and that is built differently in parasites and mammals.

The findings of Ross Douglas and his colleagues at the Centre for Infectious Diseases (Department of Parasitology) at Heidelberg University Hospital, the Centre for Molecular Biology at the University of Heidelberg (ZMBH), and the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) are not only changing our understanding of a key component of all living cells, but they also provide information that could help in the discovery of new drugs.

Like Lego blocks, which can be put together into long chains, actin is assembled into long rope-like structures called filaments. These filaments are important for the proper functioning of cells — such as muscle cells — and enable each of our movements. However, they also serve to enable immune system cells to move and capture invading pathogens.

Likewise, they are of great importance for the movement of the malaria parasite. “Strangely enough, malaria parasites are ten times nimbler than the fastest of our immune cells and literally outrun our immune defences. If we understand this important difference in movement, we can target and stop the parasite,” says Dr. Ross Douglas from the Heidelberg Centre for Infectious Diseases. A key issue in the paper published in the journal PLOS Biology is how the rate at which actin filaments are formed and broken down differs between parasites and mammals.







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First drug in 60 years to treat malaria approved. Recurring malaria - caused by the parasite plasmodium vivax - is the most common type of malaria outside Sub-Saharan Africa and make 8.5 million people ill each year

Scientists have described tafenoquine as a "phenomenal achievement."

Children can be particularly at risk, getting several bouts of malaria from a single bite, missing lots of school and getting weaker each time they get the disease.



And infected people can act as unwitting reservoirs of the disease because when the parasite reawakens in their bodies a mosquito can carry that parasite on to someone else.

This can make it hard to eliminate around the world.

Now the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States has given the seal of approval to tafenoquine, a drug that can flush the parasite out of its hiding place in the liver and stop people getting it again.

It can be taken alongside another medicine to treat the immediate infection.

There is already a medication that can be used to get rid of malaria hiding in the liver called primaquine.

But unlike the single dose of tafenoquine needed, primaquine often needs to be taken for 14 days.

Some experts are concerned that many people feel better after just a few days and stop taking the pills, allowing the parasite to awaken at a later date.

ALSO READ : Scientists discover new malaria vaccine

Prof Ric Price, of Oxford University, told the BBC: "The ability to get rid of the parasite in the liver with a single dose of tafenoquine is a phenomenal achievement and in my mind it represents one of the most significant advances in malaria treatment in the last 60 years."

Meanwhile Dr Hal Barron, president of research and development at GSK, the company that manufactures the drug, said: "The approval of Krintafel [the brand name for tafenonquine], the first new treatment for Plasmodium vivax malaria in over 60 years, is a significant milestone for people living with this type of relapsing malaria.

"Together with our partner, Medicines for Malaria Venture, we believe Krintafel will be an important medicine for patients with malaria and contribute to the ongoing effort to eradicate this disease."

Tafenonquine has been in existence since the 1970s but working with Medicines for Malaria, GSK has repurposed the drug so that it can be used to get rid of malaria parasites in the liver.

The next step will be for the drug to be assessed by regulators in countries where this form of malaria is a significant problem.





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we are killing ourselves slowly

really weird, but noting is impossible

something must kill a man. Great blog

Current Research have proven significance of cannabis in improving chronic pain and the raving call for medical marijuna approval, now researchers have found how cannabis induces hunger
Scientist Washington State College have proven that cannabis could play with hormones, in addition brain receptors, to induce starvation in a way more difficult style than beforehand thought.
‘The policy [of marijuana legalization] has moved a lot faster than science,’ lead author Jon F Davis
‘One of the reasons that medical marijuana has been legalized is to meet needs like this. People move all the way across the US to get it, and for many the reason is that Marinol has not been effective for them. They’re using cannabis – however, we have no information about how it is affecting them or their disease.’
The Analysis
The rats in Dr Davis’ study, presented on Tuesday at a medical conference, were ‘hot-boxed’ in metabolic chambers pumped with 800 milligrams of cannabis in just five minutes. That’s equivalent to the amount of cannabis that a medical marijuana patient might consume in a day over the course of hours. Another set of rats were in a chamber with normal air.
Whenever the rats got hungry, they could tap open a compartment to access food – a movement which was recorded so the scientists could track their rate of feeding.
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They found those who were exposed to cannabis ate more frequently than their peers in control chambers.
Scanning their brains and checking their blood at regular intervals, the scientists could map out what was driving this urge.
The Result
To the researchers’ surprise, their study showed cannabis at first switches off – rather than switches on – the hypothalamus. It then triggers a powerful release of ghrelin from the stomach – something that had never been previously seen.
They found that this release coincides with the hypothalamus awakening, in a harmonious balance that sets the stage for ravenous hunger.
Dr Davis said he suspects that might be different depending on different strains.
‘We are not able to get samples that are like what people are using because of regulations and restrictions,’
‘My suspicion is that different forms of cannabis might stimulate appetite sooner and some may delay it further. They may effect your preference for certain foods, maybe make you crave something more salty, or some something more sweet.
‘Those are all things we want to look into.’
Dr Davis is now planning a follow-up to the study to hone in on how cannabis activates hunger in people with life-threatening diseases.
‘We have only studied this concept in healthy animals to understand the basic biology but our goal is to understand someone that’s sick that really needs the calories.
‘Giving them cannabis like this could stimulate appetite and help them regain lost body fat, but how? We really don’t know what the interactions are.
‘If we figure that out, that would give validity to medical marijuana and for doctors to prescribe it knowing what they’re prescribing.’





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Medical internship update University of Benin Teaching Hospital.



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There is no such word like moderate in Nigeria

Medical internship opening Federal Neuro- Psychiatric Hospital. Applications are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidate to fill the following internship Vacancies at Federal Neuro- Psychiatric Hospital, yaba.

Intern Pharmacy

Intern Medical Laboratory science

medfortblog:
Medical vacancies at The Obafemi Awolowo University. The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.

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Open Jobs
1. Lecturer I - CONUASS 04
2. Lecturer II - CONUASS 03
3. Dental Laboratory Technologist I
Method Of Applications

Lecturer I - CONUASS 04

Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND
Location Osun
Job Field Education / Teaching
College: Health Sciences

Department

Dentistry
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology
Radiology
Pharmacology
Paediatrics and Child Health
Preventive and Community Dentistry
Requirements

Candidate must possess a basic Degree in the Dental Surgery (B.D.S,or B.Ch.D) from reputable institution in addition to possessing Fellowship of West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) specialising in Community Dentistry OR National Postgraduate Medical College (FCMDS) specialising in Community Dentistry
Scientific publications in reputable Medical/Dental journals within and outside Nigeria will be an added advantage.
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Lecturer II - CONUASS 03

Job Type - Full Time
Qualification - BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA PhD/Fellowship
Location Osun
Job Field Education / Teaching
College: Health Sciences
Faculty: Pharmacy
Department: Pharmacology
Area of Specialization: Pharmacology

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy, Master of Science Pharmacology and Ph.D in Pharmacology (preferably bias in Cardiovascular Pharmacology) from recognized Universities within and outside Nigeria
Published articles in reputable journals will be added advantage
Teaching experience will be an added advantage.

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Dental Laboratory Technologist I

Job Type - Full Time
Qualification - BA/BSc/HND
Location - Osun
Job Field Medical / Healthcare
Department: Restorative Dentistry

ALSO READ : Massive Medical vacancies at PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS)

Requirements
Candidate must possess Higher National Diploma Certificate in Dental Technology or a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Technology (B.Tech.)
N.Y.S.C. Discharge Certificate OR Evidence of Exemption from N.Y.S.C.
Evidence of Registration with DTRBN and current Practicing License. Post qualification experience will be an added advantage.

Salary
CONTISS (N1,258,663 - N1,866,314)

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 35 copies of their Applications and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae giving the following information in order as listed below:




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now is my time,

Medical vacancies Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital (BDTH). Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital (BDTH), Kaduna – The Management of Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital (BDTH), Kaduna State, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions below:

Post Basic Nurse – CONHESS 7 (Orthopedics)

Post Basic Nurse – CONHESS 7 (Peri-operative)

Post Basic Nurse – CONHESS 7 (Anesthesia)

Post Basic Nurse – CONHESS 7 (Intensive Care)

Radiographer – CONHESS 08

Medical Officer – CONMESS 3/02

Resident Doctor (Family Medicine) – CONMESS 3/02

Resident Doctor (Chemical Pathology) – CONMESS 3/02

Resident Doctor (Haematology and Blood Transfusion) – CONMESS 3/02

Resident Doctor (Obstetrics and Gynecology (O&G)) – CONMESS 3/02

Resident Doctor (Medicine) – CONMESS 3/02

Medical Consultant (Nephrologist) – CONMESS 6/04

Medical Consultant (Plastic Surgeon) – CONMESS 6/04

Medical Consultant (Cardiologist) – CONMESS 6/04

Resident Doctor (Microbiology) – CONMESS 3/02

 

 

Application Closing Date
27th August, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit ten (10) copies each of hand written Applications, detailed Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant credentials. The applications and supporting documents should be in a sealed envelope, and post applied for should be written at the top left corner of the envelop and addressed to:
The Chief Medical Director,
Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital,
P.O.Box 9727,Lafiya Road,
Kaduna,
Kaduna State.



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Kweenuwa:
Healthy diet could prevent asthma. Healthy diet high in fruit, vegetable and whole grain cereal could prevent asthma. This diet contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which could lower symptoms of asthma.

In contrast consumption of meat, salt and sugar worsen symptoms of asthma.

The President of Nigerian Thoracic Society (NTS), Prof. Etete Peters, has said that about 15 million of the country's population are suffering from asthma, adding that over 400 million people are asthmatic worldwide.

ALSO READ : Eating fast food like hot dogs, burgers raises risk of severe asthma

Explaining Asthma

Asthma causes the small tubes inside the lungs to swell and makes it harder to breath.

It is incurable, Affecting people of all ages and often starts in childhood.

Symptoms

Patients with asthma show the following symptoms:

Wheezing
Coughing
Breathlessness
Tight chest
An asthma attack happens when symptoms suddenly get worse.

The Research 

A total of 34,776 French adults were studied using questionnaires – 28 per cent of the women and 25 per cent of the men had asthma.

To assess the effects of asthma people were asked to answer questions about their symptoms over a one-month period.

People's diet was measured using a daily food diary from which researchers randomly selected three days per person.

Diets high in fruit, vegetable and whole grain cereal are considered healthy, while meat, salt and sugar are less healthy.

The researchers took into account other factors known to be linked to asthma, such as smoking and exercise.

ALSO READ : Asthma; causes,symptoms, treament, complications.

The Result

They found men who eat a healthy diet have a 30 per cent lower chance of experiencing the symptoms of asthma, while women's risk is slashed by 20 per cent.

And men who already have asthma are 60 per cent less likely to have badly controlled symptoms if they eat healthily, while eating well reduces asthmatic women's symptoms by 27 per cent.

Lead researcher Dr Roland Andrianasolo said: 'Our results strongly encourage the promotion of healthy diets for preventing asthma symptoms and managing the disease.

'A healthy diet is mostly made up of a high intake of fruit, vegetables and fibre.

'These have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and are elements in a healthy diet that potentially lower symptoms.

'In contrast, the least healthy diets include high consumption of meat, salt and sugar, and these are elements with pro-inflammatory capacities that may potentially worsen symptoms of asthma.





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educative

Kweenuwa:
Medical marijuana or Medical cannabis is not fully accepted in many parts of the world. Recently the health impacts of medical marijuana is raving as a new survey, reported it reduced pain and decreased the need for opioid painkillers.

Medical cannabis are forms of cannabis recommended by doctors to the patients. Research have shown that cannabis is valuble in treating chronic pains, stimulates appetite, nausea, weight loss, and can be used to treat glaucoma, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease.

Another patient put it this way: "It [medical marijuana] is extremely effective and has allowed me to function in my work and life again. It has not completely taken away the pain, but allows me to manage it."

Study co-author Dr. Diana Martins-Welch said, "The impact of medical marijuana was overwhelmingly positive. Medical marijuana led them to taking less medications overall -- opioids and non-opioids -- and they had better function and better quality of life." Martins-Welch is a physician in the division of geriatric and palliative medicine at Northwell Health, in Great Neck, N.Y.

The biggest complaint the researchers heard about medical marijuana was the cost. "It's an out-of-pocket expense. Insurance doesn't cover it because it's federally illegal," Martins-Welch explained.

As for unwelcome side effects, Martins-Welch said sedation was what she heard about the most. "A lot of people don't like feeling sleepy," she said.

It's also important to work with your doctor to find the right dose, since pain experts say that too little or too much doesn't ease pain.

"Every state has its own laws, like what a qualifying condition is. There are a lot of differences. And you can't take a product from one state and cross another state line," Martins-Welch said.
Medical marijuana is different than just picking up some pot and smoking it.

The Study

The study included a 20-question survey of nearly 150 seniors who had used medical marijuana for chronic pain. The seniors had received their medical marijuana from dispensaries in New York or Minnesota.

The average age of the seniors was 61 to 70, and 54 percent were female. Many (45 percent) used a vaporized oil in an e-cigarette device. Twenty-eight percent used a medical marijuana pill.

Twenty-one percent said they used medical marijuana daily, while 23 percent said they used it twice a day. Another 39 percent said they used it more than twice a day, the researchers noted.

"The goal with medical marijuana is to find the dose that gives a therapeutic benefit without a high, or slowing reaction time or causing sedation," Martins-Welch said. "To find that right dose, we start low and go slow."



In fact, it's important to work with a doctor because there's a "therapeutic window" with THC, the active component in marijuana that causes the high, according to Dr. Mark Wallace, a board member of the American Pain Society.

If you get a dose that's within that window, the pain is relieved. If you get too little, you won't get pain relief, and if you go over the therapeutic window, pain is actually worsened, Wallace explained.






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cannabis should be legalise

buygala:
Contraception back in university days...

The girl lies on her tummy right after sex...so the spermm drains from inside her vagina onto the bed...Then she washes her Vagina with Tetmosol soap

Please don't ask me if it was effective...

I spent most of my student allowance looking for missing menstrual periods

how many were you able to find?

contraception is as old as man

An orange a day could help prevent blindness a study found. The research shows that even eating an orange once a week seems to offer significant benefits as it reduces risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD),

'The data shows that flavonoids found in oranges appear to help protect against the disease.

'Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants found in almost all fruits and vegetables, and they have important anti-inflammatory benefits for the immune system.'

Our research is different because we focused on the relationship between flavanoids and macular degeneration.

'Flavanoids are powerful antioxodants found in almost all fruits and vegetables, and they have important anti-inflammatory benefits for the immune system.' Said Lead author Professor Bamini Gopinath, from the University of Sydney.



The Research

The researchers analysed 2,037 adults with an average age of 49 for up to 15 years.

The participants' diets were assessed via food questionnaires

Results suggest that eating oranges protects against AMD compared to never snacking on the fruit.

 



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Some weird contraception method around the globe. Contraception have been on board right from ancient times from the use of potatoes, cotton, cola before the modern form. This weird form of contraception is still very much practise by some locals. Please don't practice this methods at home as it is dangerous and can cause infections.

Here is its list of weird contraception methods from around the globe:-

Milk and iodine.

In Kyrgyzstan, women have been known to drink milk and iodine after sex to prevent pregnancy. While mainly observed in the 1980s and 1990s, this method may still be used in remote areas. Iodine solution is toxic and can cause inflammation, burns to the oesophagus and stomach tissue, and hormonal imbalances.

Cola.

The beverage has also been used as a vaginal douche in North America, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This method, too, is ineffective and can cause tissue damage and infections. In some places, your regular coke is believed to have contraceptive properties. Young people in Angola have been known to drink it with aspiring after intercourse.

Potatoes

A 22-year-old woman in Colombia was hospitalized after the potato she was using as contraception began growing roots two weeks after she began using it. Apparently the woman had been told by her mother that such a method would work, reportedly because the mother was too afraid to actually talk to her daughter about sex.

Cotton

Women in ancient times were advised to grind dates, acacia tree bark and honey into a paste, apply it to seed wool, and insert the seed wool vaginally. The acacia in the cotton would ferment into lactic acid, which is an effective spermicide. Thousands of years later, American slave women would chew the bark of cotton root to prevent pregnancy, as it contains compounds that interfere with progesterone production, leaving a pregnancy unable to continue.

SEE : HOW POOR DIET DELAYS PREGNANCY

Disinfectant.

These can cause chemical burns, skin irritation and, if introduced into the uterus, even sepsis and death. But they do not stop sperm:

Vinegar.

Health workers in Moldova, Syria and Uzbekistan say some women apply vinegar to the vagina, either before or after intercourse, to prevent pregnancy. Vinegar “causes an imbalance in the natural bacterial balance in the vagina, which increases vaginal infections,” said Dr. Yasser Joha, a gynaecologist in Damascus






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Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition. Our commitment and your drive will meet and help unlock your own potential and push forward Shell’s continuous innovation.

Occupational Health Physician

Job Type - Full Time
Qualification - BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience - 3 years
Location -Rivers
Job Field Medical / Healthcare
Ref No: 84022BR
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Description
The Shell Medical team is a diverse group of highly trained Medical professionals responsible for delivering world class services.
Working in a conducive environment with well-equipped facilities, the Occupational Health Physician will coordinate and manage implementation of occupational health services, programmes and standards for SPDC.
Implement the Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Social Performance (HSSE & SP) control Framework manuals for SPDC
Supervise work of Environmental Health Officers, Occupational Health Nurse Coordinator, Occupational Hygienist and Health Impact Assessment support staff
Coordinate Shell Health Wellness program - Human Performance and Care, Expert resource on Occupational Health issues including health promotion
Performance Monitoring & Reporting Health data to Line HSE Systems and focal points with support to incident classification - Total Recordable Occupational Illness Frequency (TROIF), FACs, Health Safety and Environment Dashboard health items etc.
Provide competent resource for incidents/accidents reporting/investigations
Participate in HSSE audits
Occupational Health support to Asset and Project teams
Medical Emergency Response planning and full implementation.
Carry out Medical evaluation of Fitness-To-Work and applicable Health Surveillance activities for staff, contractors and selected third parties where indicated and manage Shell Global Health Information system - oneHealthIT
Coordinate implementation of Occupational Health Management System (OHMS)
Corporate focal point for implementation of Human Factors Engineering
Focal person for implementation of alcohol and drugs policy/programme covering all work locations including contractors.

Requirements
Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS/ MBBCh)
A Physician with postgraduate professional qualification in Occupational Health with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience in the practice of Occupational Medicine
Managerial/supervisory experience with clear business focus
Leadership & Coaching experience
Change management experience
Cost-aware / budget management experience
Excellent communication and Interpersonal Skills
Experience working in a multicultural environment with diverse population would be an advantage
Must have completed the Nigeria National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Shell Petroleum Development Company career website on krb-sjobs.brassring.com to apply



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Medical Doctor (Emergency) vacancy at Medecins Du Monde. Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.
Medical Doctor (Emergency)
Job Type - Full Time
Qualification - BA/BSc/HND
Location - Borno
Job Field Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit
Location: Roving (Damboa, Kawamela, Gaba Buzu, El Maskin and Mainok) Borno
Supervisor: Emergency Team Leader
Line Reports: Emergency Team Leader/ Medical Coordinator.

Main Responsibilities
The medical doctor (within the emergency team) will:
Respond to different crises identified by MdM needs assessment (epidemic and/or sudden mass displacement of population) as part of the emergency team.
Once an emergency situation has been established, the medical doctor along with the emergency team will be deployed to support the different MdM clinics in Maiduguri, Jere and Damboa LGAs.
Under the direction of the Emergency Team Lead, the medical doctor is expected to:
Respond to the health needs associated with population influx and communicable disease outbreak(s)
Provide free of charge healthcare to the affected populations
Develop and comply with infection prevention control practices and the isolation needs required
Follow the various MdM healthcare guidelines and seek support from superiors when needed
Work closely with existing MdM teams and other partners in the area
Make appropriate patient referrals to the specified health facilities
Collect, computerize and analyze weekly epidemiological data
Attend and report the required meetings
Once an emergency has been established:
Under the supervision of the Emergency Team Lead or Medical Supervisor of specified camp, the Medical Doctor will be responsible for the following main activities in order to ensure the quality of care in the mobile clinics:
Provision of free of charge curative health consultations
Appropriate referral of mental health patients to MdM services
Compassionate and sensitive treatment of GBV survivors in accordance with MdM policy
Collection, computerization and analysis of weekly epidemiological data
Reporting and attendance to required meetings
Supporting existing MdM healthcare teams during emergencies
Filling personnel gaps where needed
The emergency team medical doctor must be willing to travel and relocate at short notice

Tasks Description
Provision of free of charge curative health consultations:
Prepare all the necessary drugs, material and equipment for mobile clinics and ensure that everything is ready before to leave MdM office
Follow the basic medical rules of hygiene and waste management when performing curative health consultations
Participate actively in triage activities before starting curative health consultations

The medical doctor will:

Take a proper medical history including:
Reason for consultation
Duration of the illness or complaints
Main symptoms
Past medical history and treatment.
Perform a correct physical examination:
Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
Systematic checking of signs of severity
Diagnose and treat the diseases and conditions according to protocols in use (i.e. clinical guidelines)
Write the most important complaints, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment on the patient’s registration form
Explain the treatment to the patient
Give individual health education related to the patient’s need
In addition, the medical doctor will:
Manage emergency cases according to MdM protocols and regulation
Fill in the registration form for each patient, according to the diagnosis of the morbidity surveillance form
Check the immunization status for all EPI targeted children and referred the unvaccinated children to the vaccinator
Investigate any information regarding unusual health events or diseases outbreak, provided through any source
Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and treat all the patients with respect and dignity
Admission, weekly medical follow-up and discharge of the malnourished children in OTP:
Ensure that all the 6-59 months children have been screened (MUAC, H/W and edemas)
Admit new cases into the OTP according to the criteria of national nutrition protocol and give systematic treatment for SAM cases
Ensure weekly follow up of SAM cases and adapt RUTF doses
Discharge cases according to the criteria of national nutrition protocol
Refer complicated SAM cases to identified Stabilization Center
Fill in the specific OTP form
Collection, computerization and analysis of weekly epidemiological data:
Perform the daily data collection regarding the emergency response and when supporting MdM clinics the curative consultations
Participate in the weekly computerisation and analysis of the medical data
Reporting and attendance to different meetings:
Prepare the weekly activities report to submit to the emergency team leader
Participate in a pro-active way to MdM internal meetings (medical, security etc.)
Participate in all the trainings organised by MDM
Others:
Give suggestions to improve the functioning of the emergency medical team and MDM clinics
Participate in the loading and unloading of the vehicles to the setting up of the mobile clinics
Participate in weekly physical inventory of mobile clinic pharmacy
Be flexible in performing your duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality services
Perform other additional duties on request of the team lead
Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem in the field.

Method of Application

Because of the emergency relief nature of MDM’s work, working hours may be irregular and employees are expected to be flexible in their approach to working hours under emergency conditions.




http://medfort.com.ng/medical-doctor-emergency-vacancy-at-medecins-du-monde/

Guys these days carry around purse just like girls. So why should a guy carry a purse? or perhaps manbag? Either way, many man don’ tfeel is a manly thing to do, however , there are many who’re opting to carry a bag.


Have your say




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Medical interview update FMC Umuahia.

The interviews have been moved forward by a day. Starting with house officers on Monday 16th July.




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Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.
PUI is implementing humanitarian activities in Nigeria since April 2016, supporting population with food security, nutrition and health project in Maiduguri and Borno State. PUI is now looking for its Nutrition team in Maiduguri and Monguno.

Deputy Nutrition Project Manager - 2 positions

Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND
Experience - 2 years
Location Lagos
Job Field Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit
Project Management
Location: Maiduguri and Monguno, Borno State
General Objective
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Project Manager, the Deputy Nutrition Project Manager shall ensure the overall support and direct supervision of the teams working in PUI project sites in Monguno(Kukuwa and cross kuwa) and Bolori II.
S/he will work closely with the Nutrition Project Manager in planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring of agreed nutrition project activities in line with PUI and Donor guidelines.
Responsabilities And Tasks
Implementation and Monitoring of Nutrition Project:
S/he ensures that beneficiaries and local populations understand the project objectives and participate actively in their implementation
S/he ensures the proper organization and functioning of the project teams, and ensures compliance with goals defined in the project proposal
Notably, s/he follows up the performance indicators defined, reports on progress to his/her immediate supervisor (Nutrition PM), indicates difficulties encountered in project implementation, and proposes improvements or reorganization based on needs
S/he ensures that the teams are following up proper implementation protocols, and applying them according to international and national recommendations and guidelines
S/he supervises and fosters functional referral system of beneficiaries within PUI project sites and partners’ designated health facilities
S/he participates in follow-up and analysis of data related to nutrition activities in collaboration with the Nutrition PM, Nutrition Advisor and Medical Coordinator
S/he assists in planning of activities and ensures that activities are met in timely manner. In the event of serious delays in project implementation, s/he immediately informs Nutrition PM and proposes solutions to remedy the situation.
When required, s/he participates in needs assessments in relation to project needs
S/he assists in capacity building, including archiving the documents, tools and training materials in the context of project and ensures the availability of the verification sources mentioned in the project documents.
S/he ensures the implementation of monitoring and/ or evaluations, according to the defined needs of the project.
S/he drafts the internal and external reports to his/her immediate supervisor (Nutrition PM) or/and the Nutrition Advisor or Medical Coordinator or other PUI Program Managers as required
S/he prepares information needed for the Nutrition sector reporting for submission to the Medical Coordinator and/or Nutrition Advisor
In close collaboration with the Nutrition Management Team, s/he participates in activities related to country nutrition program strategy, especially considering the quality of activities, the technical choices to be made, and reporting obligations
Support Supervision of the Nutrition Team:
S/he familiarizes with PUI Internal Rules and Procedure for the mission, and ensures that they are known and respected by each member of the nutrition project
S/he familiarizes with nutrition team job profiles, have them endorsed by the enrolled staff, and participates actively in the hiring process (candidates interviewing, testing, etc.).
S/he ensures project activities and procedures are regularly and timely performed as per the agreed work plans.
S/he supports and monitors coordination mechanisms specific to the nutrition team and ensures proper supervision of its implementation
S/he follows up plans and organizes capacity building and trainings in collaboration with the Nutrition PM
S/he plans, organizes and follows up the weekly/ monthly implementation chart, after being endorsed by the Nutrition PM
Logistical and Administrative Support for the Nutrition Program:
S/he works closely with other departments (Maiduguri base Pharmacy and Logistics) for ideal storage and use of nutrition supplies (consumables and operation equipment)
S/he monitors and addresses needs for routine medications, therapeutic and supplementary supplies and operational equipment to the Nutrition PM, in line with available budgets; considering the time and logistical constraints at PUI, as well as the purchasing rules specific to the programs
In coordination with the Nutrition PM, Logistics Department and Central Pharmacist, s/he ensures appropriate supply plan, on weekly basis principle, for each PUI Nutrition sites under her/his designation
S/he communicates to the Logistic Manager on a weekly basis his/her needs related to vehicles and communication equipment for the implementation of program.
S/he contributes to the analysis of procurement bids for purchases of project items with technical specifications
S/he participates when required in the preparation of calls for tender, as the case may be, in collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator and the procurement officer at Headquarters
On a monthly basis, s/he provides the Nutrition PM with information necessary for the development of cash flow estimates specific to nutrition project activities
In coordination with the Nutrition PM and Logistic Manager, s/he assists in other logistical components of his/her program (delivery, distribution, on-site storage, etc.)
Other tasks:
When required, s/he represents PUI before local actors involved in the implementation of nutrition project, and contributes to good relations within project partners
In agreement with the Nutrition PM, Nutrition Advisor and Medical Coordinator, s/he attends coordination meetings on relevant nutrition sector matters when they take place, and participates actively
In the event of visits from Donors, s/he participates actively in the preparation and the smooth organization of the visit
S/he ensures that members of his/her teams and daily paid workers as the case may be, are provided with safety gear adapted to their activities
S/he ensures that project/s, methodologies, or selection criteria do not place beneficiaries, PUI staff or any other persons in harm. The Nutrition Deputy Program Manager alerts the Field Coordinator without delay, in case of impending danger to teams or beneficiaries
S/he participates in identifying nutrition-related needs in coordination with the Nutrition PM, Deputy Field Coordinator, Nutrition Advisor and the Medical Coordinator.

With the support of Nutrition project Manager, ensure smooth implementation of IYCF and CMAM activities integrated with Food Security, WASH and Protection sectors according to the work plans, national and international guidelines. This will include supervision and support of the functions of the Community outreach Workers and health facility staffs
Actively support a functional referral system from identification of malnutrition cases from different sources including community, health posts and other partners operating in the area, to treatment and follow up of project beneficiaries
With the support of the Nutrition Project Manager and MEAL team, participate in the development and review of tools for data management when necessary
Prepare and share quality and timely data and/or reports as requested by Nutrition Project Manager
Participate in staff recruitment process and ensure that staffs understand duties and responsibilities in the working environment according to their job descriptions and internal HR guidelines
Take part in preparing and conducting trainings and on-the-job mentoring of nutrition team
Coordinate with the Nutrition project Manager in addressing any relevant issues related to the project implementation
Mandatory Requirements
A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Public Health in a field related to Nutrition and or training/courses specific to Nutrition and Health in emergency contexts
Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with CMAM, IYCF and other health related programs
Be fluent in English (verbal and written)
Be fluent the local language Hausa and Kanuri
Have human resource management experience, leadership and motivation/training skills
Have excellent organization skills, attention to detail, time management and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Have strong capacity to represent PUI and sustain relations with state and local stakeholders
Have excellent interpersonal skills (team management, communication, reporting, planning and organizational skills)
Be committed to PUI working principles and values
Have experience working within humanitarian sector and context
Computer skills - Excellent knowledge of the MS office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
Transversals skills:
Strong motivation to help people in need
Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization
Great moral and ethical sense
Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
Strong understanding of the political situation in the area
Ability to analyze and suggest improvements of the activities
Well organized, hard worker and rigorous
Able to manage stress and pressure
Reliability
Neutrality
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Assistant Nutrition Nurse - 2 positions
Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND
Experience 1 - 2 years
Location Lagos
Job Field Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit
Location: Monguno, Borno State
General Objective
Under the supervision of the Nutrition officer, the Assistant Nutrition Nurse shall ensure the overall support and direct supervision of the teams working in PUI project sites in Kukuwa and cross kuwa.
S/he will work closely with the Nutrition officer, deputy Nutrition Project Manager and MOH staff in planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring of agreed nutrition project activities in line with PUI and Donor guidelines.
Responsibilities And Tasks
Ensures effective start up, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of nutrition projects
Participate in Planning and setting up new OTP and SC sites activities.
Facilitate trainings for Community health workers in Community based Management Acute Malnutrition and IYCF.
Participating in health, nutrition, and/or multi-sectoral assessments as required.
Manages all PUI resources (equipment, supplies, HR, vehicle and fuel) committed to the project.
Conducts regular field visits to provide supportive supervision to the projects.
Participate in the development of work plans together with Nutrition officer.
Closely work with the Health program team to ensure that the plan of activities implement effectively, and timely manner.
Conducts regular field visits and review meetings with Nutrition officer to monitor the implementation of nutrition programs.
Prepare and submit program reports, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness per Heath facilities.
Ensure that the families of malnourished children receive appropriate education and participated in the nutrition program
Ensure the nutrition items are provided to the health facilities and reach to the intended beneficiaries
Collect weekly TFP and SFP data (admission and exit status) and report weekly and monthly with narrative reports to deputy nutrition manager ; and ensure report reaches to MoH through its chain
Establishing linkage with TSFP ,OTP and SC
Work in collaboration with Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) staffs and other PUI staffs ,
Specific Objectives linked to the Activities:
With the support of Nutrition officer and Deputy Nutrition project Manager, ensure smooth implementation of IYCF and CMAM activities integrated with Food Security, WASH and Protection sectors according to the work plans, national and international guidelines. This will include supervision and support of the functions of the Community outreach Workers and health facility staffs
Actively support a functional referral system from identification of malnutrition cases from different sources including community, health posts and other partners operating in the area, to treatment and follow up of project beneficiaries
Prepare and share quality and timely data and/or reports as requested by Nutrition officer and deputy Nutrition Project Manager
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
Mandatory Requirements
Degree or diploma in nutrition or nursing with 1-2 years of experience or diploma in nutrition or nursing have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in working with CMAM, IYCF and other health related programs in emergency contexts
Be fluent in English (verbal and written)
Be fluent the local language Hausa and Kanuri
Have excellent organization skills, attention to detail, time management and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Be committed to PUI working principles and values
Have experience working within humanitarian sector and context
Computer skills - would be considered as an advantage
Transversals Skills:
Strong motivation to help people in need
Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization
Great moral and ethical sense
Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
Strong understanding of the political situation in the area
Ability to analyze and suggest improvements of the activities
Well organized, hard worker and rigorous
Able to manage stress and pressure
Reliability
Neutrality
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Nutrition Officer - 2 positions
Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND
Experience 3 years
Location Borno
Job Field Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit
Location: Maiduguri and Monguno, Borno State
General Objective
Under the supervision of the Deputy Nutrition Project Manager, the Nutrition officer shall ensure the overall support and direct supervision of the teams working in PUI project sites in Kukuwa and cross kuwa. S/he will work closely with the deputy Nutrition Project Manager and MOH staff in planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring of agreed nutrition project activities in line with PUI and Donor guidelines.
Responsabilities And Tasks
Provide technical and logistical support to the health facilities for effective implementation of nutrition interventions activities
Analysing and reporting nutrition situation and prevailing trends
Promote gender equity and equality through each level of nutrition activities
Plan with Assistant Nutrition nurse s and other MOH health workers working in CMAM for effective, sustainable and efficient implementation of nutrition interventions
Provide community level basic CMAM and IYCF trainings to CHWs /Other health professionals
Provide technical support to MoH health staff on management of Sever Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and IYCF
Will provide technical support from screening to discharge (admission, treatment, follow up and referral) to provide care to under five years old malnourished children and uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition cases
Perform supportive supervision of CMAM and IYCF activities and ensure they are implemented as planned
Supervising admission of patients to TFP and SFP
Supervising treatment and progress of patients
Ensuring adherence to and respect of current protocols
Ensure the appropriate referral system between SCs, OTPs TSFPs and IYCF
Ensure the cards, registration books and other necessary formats are filled and documented properly
Liaise with ministry of health institutions, DPPD and other government organization at LGA Level pertaining to CMAM activities
Will supervise and support the CMAM activities
Ensure the CMAM coverage reach above 50% for rural and above 70% for urban community and the other standard performance indicators are met appropriately
Ensure that the families of malnourished children receive appropriate education and participated in the nutrition program
Ensure the nutrition items are provided to the health facilities and reach to the intended beneficiaries
Collect weekly TFP and SFP data (admission and exit status) and report weekly and monthly with narrative reports to deputy nutrition manager ; and ensure report reaches to MoH through its chain
Establishing linkage with community leaders and representatives
Participate on health and nutrition related assessments
Work in collaboration with Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) staffs and other PUI staffs ,
Organize review meeting at each health facility to review the progress of health intervention at Health facilities level.

With the support of the Deputy Nutrition Project Manager and MEAL team, participate in the development and review of tools for data management when necessary
Prepare and share quality and timely data and/or reports as requested by deputy Nutrition Project Manager
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
Mandatory requirements
Degree in Nutrition or Nursing or Public Health with 3 years of experience or diploma in nutrition or nursing have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with CMAM, IYCF and other health related programs in emergency contexts
Be fluent in English (verbal and written)
Have excellent organization skills, attention to detail, time management and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Be committed to PUI working principles and values
Have experience working within humanitarian sector and context
Computer skills - Excellent knowledge of the MS office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
Transversals skills:
Strong motivation to help people in need
Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization
Great moral and ethical sense
Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
Strong understanding of the political situation in the area
Ability to analyze and suggest improvements of the activities
Well organized, hard worker and rigorous
Able to manage stress and pressure
Reliability
Neutrality
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Method of Application

Use the link below to apply via company websites



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Medical interview at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. For Nurse, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiology, Houseofficer, Physiotherapy

MLS.Interns,Interv. holds on 18/7/18 @ Med.Student Blk,UUTH, Uyo by 10.am. Briefing @ Hosp. Chapel by 9am. Exam. No. MLS/101 Come wt Original Certs./Licence. HR

Nurse.Interns,Interv. holds on 18/7/18 @ Med.Student Blk,UUTH, Uyo by 10.am. Briefing @ Hosp. Chapel by 9am. Exam. No. NUR/43 Come wt Original Certs. HR

Radiography Interns interv. holds on 18/7/18 @ Med. Stud's Blk, UUTH, Uyo by 10am. Briefing @Hosp. Chapel by 9am. Exam.no. RAD/41 Come Wt original certs. HR

Housemnship Interv, holds on 17/7/18 @ Med. Stu. Blk UUTH, Uyo by 10.am. Briefing @ Hosp. Chapel by 9am. Exam. No. HO/07. Come wt original certs./license. HR

Physio interns interv. holds on 18/7/18 at Med. stud. Blk, UUTH, Uyo by 10am. Briefing at Hosp. Chapel by 9am. Exam no. PHY/14. Come With original cert.HR.

 

 

 
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Medical vacancies at Clincheck Medical Diagnostic Services. Medical laboratory services, Consultancy services, procurement and supply of hospital and laboratory equipment, health commodities and general goods.

Sonographer /Radiographer
Job Type - Full Time
Qualification - BA/BSc/HND
Location -  Kwara
Job Field - Medical / Healthcare


Location : Ilorin

Requirements: Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and must be resident in Ilorin.

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Medical Laboratory Technician
Job Type - Full Time
Qualification - BA/BSc/HND
Location - Kwara
Job Field - Medical / Healthcare


Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application and CVs to clincheckdiagnostics@gmail.com

or

The Director,

Clincheck Medical Diagnostic Services,

117 Abdilrazeed Attah Rd Surulere, near General hospital Ilorin, Kwara State.



Deadline: 10 August, 2018



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Sigma Consulting is one of the Nigeria's leading management and healthcare consulting firms. We work with top executives to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions to actions and deliver the sustainable success they desire.

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Opthalmic Nurse
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience 3 years
Location Lagos
Job Field Medical / Healthcare
Job Description

We are recruiting an Ophthalmic Nurse for one of our clients, an eye care centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The centre is a leading eye care facility in Victoria Island, Lagos providing eye care services including surgery and other major optical services.
Primary Functions include

Providing care for patients suffering from disorders of the eye.
Working under the direct supervision of the clinic ophthalmologist
Diagnose and treat various diseases that affect the human eye such as cataracts, partial or full blindness, eye trauma and glaucoma.
Providing pre-operative care and prepare patients to undergo eye surgery.
Responsible for gathering patients medical histories and performing pre-op assessments to develop a better understanding of the patients health profile prior to surgery.
To investigate patient’s allergies and medical conditions before surgical procedure
Provide the patient with some basic education about the procedure itself and the post-operative expectations.
To assist the surgeon by maintaining a sterile surgical environment, preparing the patient in the correct position, handing the surgeon various surgical instruments and monitoring the patient's vital signs.
Basic Requirements

Ophthalmic Nursing qualification
Minimum of 3 years' experience
Age range of 26-40 years.

Method of Application

Applicants should forward their CV's to: bola@sigmaconsult.com.ng

http://medfort.com.ng/opthalmic-nurse-vacancy-at-sigma-consulting-group/