The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Nursing Officer
Ref No: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-006
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 3-year renewable contract
Duties
- Evaluate accurate vital signs.
- Dress wound on routine and emergency basis.
- Carry out eye lavage, ear syringing, and administration of parenteral medications.
- Set up intravenous infusion as the need arises.
- Suture minor wound lacerations.
- Enter patients' attendance the company daily.
- Wash autoclave and store instruments used in nursing care.
- Administer all immunizations.
- Assess Visual acuity using Snellen's chart.
- Accompany very ill patients outside hospitals.
- Perform incision and drainage of abscesses.
Requirements
- BSc in Nursing / Bachelor of Nursing Science with any two (2) of the following: Diploma in Public / Occupational Health Nursing; Family Planning Certificate; Post Basic Diploma in Accident & Emergency Nursing; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing; Diploma in Nursing Science.
- The ideal candidate must have four to five (4-5) years’ experience in at least (3) of the following areas; Post Basic Diploma in Accident and Emergency unit; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing; Outpatient Departments and Medical wards; Community Health Nursing.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Demonstrate strong organizational abilities and the capacity to work effectively under pressure.
- Be proficient in basic laboratory procedures, including rapid malaria testing, urinalysis, and blood glucose measurement using a glucometer.
- Be computer literate and able to use relevant applications effectively.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 6th March, 2026.
