Ongoing Recruitment at Synapse Services

Synapse Services is a Centre for Psychological Medicine that is committed to providing a full range of mental health and substance misuse services in a caring, patient-centred environment. We are located in the heart of Nigeria - Abuja, with branches in Lagos, and Anambra state. We provide first-class psychological and psychiatric care, with a range of therapeutic programs suited to individual needs.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Pharmacy Technician

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
The roles and responsibilities of this include but are not limited to:

• Dispense, label and package prescribed drugs to patients and ensure they are counseled on how to take their drugs in order to minimize side effects and maximize benefits
• Render clinical advice to patients concerning their drug regimen so as to encourage compliance and adherence to therapy
• Actively listen to and address all patients’ concerns and also follow up to ensure medications are effective
• Ensure patients safety by ensuring the past medication history are checked each time a drug is prescribed or refilled
• Offer advice on non-prescription remedies such as maintaining good diet and exercise, life style modification use of herbal and natural health products to obtain general wellness
• Participate in drug procurement, employ cost-effective decision making
• Identify opportunities for improving business processes and suggest new systems and/or operational changes to management
• Instruct patients on the dosage and dietary requirements for drug consumption
• Provide Clinicians with information on proper drug therapy for patients
• Review over-the-counter (OTC) and medical prescriptions to ensure they are suitable for a patient
• Provide patients with information regarding drug interactions, side effects and storage requirements
• Maintain record of patient profiles, inventory, and registries
• Monitor and audit drug inventory, ensures compliance with all regulatory guidelines and reporting
• Instruct patients on the dosage and dietary requirements for drug consumption
• Provide Clinicians with information on proper drug therapy for patients Perform drug assay to verify purity, strength, and other parameters considered for dosage
• Monitor patients to track the efficiency/side effect of drugs and make changes where appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to assist with problem identification and resolution
• Evaluate medication and ensure standardization of medical care for the department
• Ensure strict adherence to the policies and procedures guarding the security of controlled substances
• Perform any other duties as directed by the MD.

Requirements and Experience

• Licensed Pharmacy Degree
• 2 years of previous experience (post-NYSC) in Pharmacy management.
• Must have a current license

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@synapseservices.org using the Job Position and Job Location as the subject of the email.

2.) Accountant

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations of Synapse Services,.
• Provide managerial and oversight for all accounting functions
• Provide accurate, timely periodic financial statements of Synapse Services.
• Provide direction to all accounting staff under your supervision.
• Provide oversight of assets and finances of Synapse Services.
• Manages overall responsibility for accounting related information from Synapse Service.
• Oversight include monitoring purchases compared to the budget, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and capital expenditures/equipment.
• Reconciliation of all cash accounts and monitoring of cash receipts and disbursements.
• Evaluate performance and professional development of staff.
• Assist in the management of the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of Synapse Services.
• Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc.
• Supervises end-of-period processes and supports the analysis of the periodical business performance, budgets, and forecasts.
• Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries.
• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
• Overseeing the Maintenance and reconciliation of Goods Receipts/ Invoice Receipt Account.
• Create and enhance financial policies and procedures across the accounting department as well as the wider Finance department.
• Ensures consistency in procedures and policies across the accounting department and that these policies are appropriately set for the achievement of the business’s overall goals and objectives.
• Management and coordination of activities relating to Vendors/Procurement.
• Responsible for timely monthly, separate and consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to management
• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.
• Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives
• Leads compliance with the business’s internal corporate framework policies and finance manuals.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Monthly evaluating of Unapplied Advance Payment to determine the risk level.
• Monitors expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Develops reports on all accounting related matters inclusive of taxation matters. These reports accompany pro-active advice and recommendations on the business’s financial approaches from an accounting and taxation perspective.
• Formulate and oversee the implementation of the company’s accounting policies
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of the company’s records (e.g. Clients, Suppliers, Banks, Employees, Management, Government and its relevant agencies etc.)
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Medical Director

Education, Experience & Skills

• Minimum of BSc in Accounting
• Minimum of 2- 5 years of core experience in accounting/management account
• Excellent strategic planning skills
• First Degree must be in Accounting
• Certified member of ICAN/ACCA
• Ability to work independently and highly meticulous.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials or any other financial software.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@synapseservices.org using the Job Position and Job Location as the subject of the email.

3.) Senior Medical Officer

Job Location: Awka, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Ward Duties:

• Be present and contactable within clinic premises at all times during work hours except when on other official duties.
• To carry out a physical examination on all patients before admission
• To maintain individual contact with patients, carrying out ward rounds and other duties detailed by the Consultant
• To update clinical notes on all patients according to best practice for record-keeping
• To ensure that on admission, patient’s diagnosis in line with ICD is documented on EMR and explained to the patient and Family.
• Ensure that leaflets explaining diagnosis, medication and its effects are given to patient, explained and documented. Follow up that of Consultants, explain the diagnosis to patient and document it.
• To respond promptly to the request of all clinical staff (Consultants, other doctors and nurses) to see patients within the clinic and to advice or start any treatment as indicated.
• Undertake specific medical procedures on patients within the clinic as requested by medical and nursing staff: cannulation, commencing i.v infusions, administration of i.v drugs, etc.
• To type and file discharge summaries on all patients within 24 hours of discharge
• Must ensure every patient discharged sees a doctor for follow up within 7 days post-discharge
• Run regular follow up clinics and encourage patient attendance
• Carry out home visits to review patients
• Lead a clinical team to pick up patients from the community for admission
• Partake in on-call duties

Other Duties

• To examine a sick/injured member of clinic staff and offer appropriate advice in respect of treatment
• Liaise regularly with Service Manager to discuss service improvement
• Carry out regular teaching sessions directed at Nurses, Support Workers and Psychologists.
• Administrative Duties
• Be a part of interview panels during staff recruitment
• Be a member of Middle management committee and attend line Management meetings
• Be a facilitator on some Training programs
• Read, understand and adhere to clinic policies and procedures
• Health and Safety and Quality Assurance
• Be a co-chair for Educational meetings
• Will be asked to be part of other ad-hoc committees if and when necessary
• Help with providing resources for the business of the centre
• Be familiar, understand and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations including evacuation policy and the medical officer’s role in such an event
• Be aware of the promotion of effective customer care and public relations in order to promote the good reputation of the clinic
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager is essential

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
• Minimum of 2 years of post-NYSC experience in Clinical care and patient management. Date
• Evidence of completion of NYSC /Exemption.
• Up-to-date MDCN license
• Experience in non-clinical settings that demonstrates exposure to other industries is desirable.
• Strong interest in mental health and Addictions is a pre-requisite for this role
• Relevant experience in mental health is an advantage

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: jobs@synapseservices.org using the Job Position and Job Location as the subject of the email.