OSS Triage Nurse Specialist
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AHNi is hiring an OSS Triage Nurse Specialist on a 4-month contract (with possible extension) based in Awka, Anambra State. The role involves clinical triage, nursing assessments, and supporting HIV/AIDS, PrEP, STI, and TB services for key populations. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or an accredited nursing programme plus at least 2 years post-NYSC experience, including triage practice.
- 4-month contract with possibility of extension based on performance
- Position based in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
- Requires Bachelor’s in Nursing or accredited nursing programme
- Minimum 2 years post-NYSC nursing experience including triage
- Experience in HIV/AIDS programmes for key populations is highly desirable
- Start date indicated as 16th September 2026
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Original source description
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-Ââ€Âprofit affiliate organization of Family Health International (FHI 360), registered in Nigeria in 2009. It aims to provide technical assistance to the government and people of Nigeria in the implementation of public health and development programs. Building on the ... OSS Triage Nurse Specialist – OSS Job Type Contract Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience: 2 years Location Anambra City Awka Job Field Medical / Healthcare Duration : 4 months with possibility of extension (based on performance) No of Consultants : 1 Commencement Date: 16th September 2026 Supervisor: Senior Technical Officer – Key Populations/Harm Reduction Job Profile The Nurse would be responsible for clinical triage and related services at the OSS in line with good clinical practice. She will also support the clinic supervisor to supervise the cART team. Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will: Provide a comprehensive triage (in-clinic and/or mobile) and clinical assessment services to clients resulting in safe and appropriate clinical decisions that reflect their healthcare needs. Initiate appropriate nursing interventions (e.g. first aid and emergency interventions) to improve client outcomes and secure the safety of clients and clinic staff, facilitate the triage process using clinical knowledge and appropriate interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and understanding. Work closely with the cART team and OSS staff in ensuring smooth implementation of community/facility-based ART, PrEP, STI and TB service to key population. Conduct brief clinical assessments that determine the clinical urgency of the clients’ presenting health concerns and culminate with the allocation of a care category, which determines the time and sequence in which they receive services. Assist the clinical supervisor in providing HIV prevention, care and treatment services at the OSS and community. Work with the clinical supervisor, MIS Officer and other team members to use programmatic data for improved quality health care service delivery. Contribute to the development of lessons learned from projects related to nursing component of HIV comprehensive services for Key populations. Perform other duties that may be assigned Job Requirements: Education: Bachelors’ Degree in Nursing or completion of an Accredited Nursing Programme. Experience: Must possess minimum of 2 years’ post-NYSC experience: in nursing practice including the practice of triage Possession of advanced training in Nursing would be an added advantage. Experience: in maintaining accurate computerized triage assessment records is an advantage. Previous experience: in HIV/AIDS programmes especially key and general population intervention is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Good knowledge of the concept of public health program in Nigeria Excellent skills in Clinical Nursing services. Experience: with the clinical management of HIV, OIs and other related conditions, as well as community education, advocacy and mobilization skills. Ability to analyze and use programmatic data to inform quality improvements in clinical care. Good relationship management/ interpersonal skills Ability to work as a team member and be able to function independently on the job whenever necessary. Attitude to work Ability to maintain confidentiality on patients’ medical records Ability to cope with stress and to organize and prioritize workload Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the “PCT Unit” via: gf_advert@ahnigeria.org.ng using their Full Name, the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail. (e.g., “OKEY MUSA ADEOYE, Logistics Technician - Lagos”). Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.