Nurse Case Assistant at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

Job Title: Nurse Case Assistant

Job Summary

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities.
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable.
• The Nurse Case Assistant ensures that all clients receive a coordinated range of client-centered services linking clients with health care, psychosocial and other services.
• The Nurse Case Assistant is responsible for completing biannual reassessments with clients that included completion of a care plan in addition to seeing clients periodically to address their current needs and checking compliance to medical care and adherence HIV medications. 
• The nurse case assistant is responsible for entering all client data, units of service, and case notes into the service registers in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Responsibile for all clients/cases assigned by supervisor.
• Assist and encourage clients to access medical care.
• Enter units of service and client data on a timely basis into the registers
• Maintain assigned clients’ medical and service record files and is responsible for files completeness.
• Conduct initial comprehensive assessment of clients’ needs and support systems.
• Develop a comprehensive, individualized service plan and coordination of the services required for implementation of plans for clients.
• Monitor to assess the efficacy of the plan and periodic re-evaluation and revision of the plan as necessary.
• Refer appropriately to other AIDS and social service agencies.
• Provide HIV risk reduction education and prevention
• Ensure client’s compliance with medications; education as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s (required) in Nursing, social work or other related degree in social services or human services.
• If employee is already licensed in their field, the expectation is that they follow through with all requirements to maintain their licensure in good standing.
• At least 2 years’ experience in related role.
• Experience providing HIV/AIDS-related social services, preferred.
• At least One (1) year of experience in direct service to HIV target population.
• Knowledge of local language will be an asset.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is no 2nd January, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Applicant Full Name (e.g “COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU”) as the subject of the mail

 Qualified and interested candidates can: Click here to apply online. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.