Head Nurse, Oncology & Haematology
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The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is hiring a Head Nurse for its Oncology and Haematology directorates. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across inpatient wards, day treatment centres, and chemotherapy suites, ensuring evidence-based, compassionate care for cancer and blood disorder patients. This is a full-time, onsite position within a 500-bed specialty hospital developed by Afreximbank in partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- Strategic leadership role overseeing oncology and haematology nursing services
- Full-time, onsite position at AMCE Abuja
- 500-bed specialty hospital with world-class diagnostics and treatment
- Clinical partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Responsible for chemotherapy safety protocols and infection prevention for immunocompromised patients
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Head Nurse, Oncology & Haematology at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
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Sep 25, 2026, 10:05 AM
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The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head Nurse, Oncology & Haematology
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Job Purpose
The role holder will oversee all nursing services within the oncology and haematology directorates, including inpatient wards, day treatment centres, and chemotherapy suites.
The Head Nurse, Oncology & Haematology will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of exceptional, evidence-based, and compassionate nursing care for patients with cancer and blood disorders.
He/ She will foster a patient-centred culture, drive clinical excellence, ensure staff competency in highly specialized care, and align departmental goals with AMCE’s strategic objectives.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Planning:
Develop and implement the nursing strategic vision for oncology and haematology services.
Participate in executive planning and budgeting for departmental resources and expansions.
Establish and monitor KPIs, and advocate for necessary resources and technology.
Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety:
Integrate palliative care principles early and lead nursing participation in clinical reviews and audits.
Lead initiatives to reduce key patient safety incidents and champion infection prevention for immunocompromised patients.
Ensure 100% adherence to evidence-based protocols for chemotherapy and hazardous drug safety.
Operational Management and Efficiency:
Oversee inventory of high-cost supplies and coordinate with pharmacy and biomedical for operational readiness.
Ensure adequate staffing, skill mix, and on-call coverage for all services.
Manage patient flow and optimize the utilization of day unit chairs and inpatient beds.
Quality Improvement and Accreditation:
Lead nursing preparation for accreditation and ensure continuous compliance with standards.
Standardize nursing documentation in the EMR and benchmark quality metrics against international standards.
Conduct clinical audits and drive quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes.
Clinical Research and Innovation:
Promote evidence-based practice and facilitate nursing participation in clinical trials.
Support nurse-led research and lead the adoption of new nursing technologies in cancer care.
Encourage professional dissemination of knowledge and integrate global best practices into the department.
Data Management and Technology:
Generate and analyze reports on nursing indicators to drive performance improvement.
Utilize the EMR and oncology systems to monitor clinical outcomes, safety, and efficiency metrics.
Champion new technology adoption and ensure accurate documentation for clinical and research purposes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BScN) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- OR Diploma in Nursing with extensive post-basic certification in Oncology or Haematology Nursing and proven senior leadership experience.
- Experience in preparing for and maintaining accreditation readiness (e.g., JCI, ONS) and implementing evidence-based clinical pathways.
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid, active nursing license.
- Certification in Oncology Nursing (e.g., OCN, AOCN) or Chemotherapy Administration is highly desirable.
- Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Leadership is a significant advantage.
- Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, driving quality improvement initiatives, and managing clinical audits and governance processes.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive clinical nursing experience with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role within Oncology and/or Haematology services.
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