Radiation & Clinical Oncologist at ASI Ukpo Diagnostics and Medicals Limited

Location: Calabar, Cross River

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies

• MBBS & FWACS, Radiotherapy & Oncology or equivalent qualifications. Additional professional qualifications such as Fellowship IAEA, would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years cognate post-qualification experience in the position of Senior Registrar or its equivalent, including proven experience and proficiency in Clinical Oncology, and in Radiation Oncology, with the use of external-beam and brachytherapy treatments, in a hospital with functional Radiotherapy equipment/facilities.
• Valid and current practicing license issued by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills.
• A caring and compassionate nature, sensitivity, empathy and an excellent bedside manner; emotional resilience to help patients through difficult times.
• A thorough and up-to-date working knowledge of cancers and cancer treatment options.
• Technical skills to operate medical equipment and tools related to cancer treatment.

Ability to:

• Provide/order appropriate medical examinations and properly document patients’ test and physical examination records to aid diagnosis and management of cancer.
• Explain cancer diagnosis and development stages to patients, communicate all relevant treatment options and recommend treatment plans.
• Oversee/manage patients’ care from cancer diagnosis throughout the course of the disease and monitor treatment plans with the aim of improving patients' quality of life.
• Coordinate, prescribe and administer courses of treatment for cancer patients, with the rest of the oncology team, including as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, medications, hormones, surgery etc. as may be required.
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients throughout their course of cancer treatment/management.
• Help patients manage cancer-related pain and other symptoms or treatment side effects.
• Remain up-to-date on the latest developments in Cancer treatment/management, and train team members.