Latest Vacancies at MEDSERVE-LUTH Cancer Center

Job Scope

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Oncology Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team. This full-time, onsite role involves providing exceptional patient care, administering chemotherapy, and managing other cancer treatments.
 The Oncology Nurse will monitor patient symptoms and progress, ensuring optimal outcomes through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Deliver comprehensive care to oncology patients, including the administration of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments.
• Symptom Management: Expertly manage patient symptoms, ensuring comfort and well-being throughout treatment.
• Patient Monitoring: Regularly monitor and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Collaboration: Work closely with oncologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care.
• Ethical Standards: Uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in all patient interactions.

Job Requirements

Education: 

• Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or dual qualification as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife is required. Additional certifications or advanced qualifications in Oncology Nursing will be considered an added advantage.
• Specialized Skills: Candidates must be seasoned and double-qualified nurses with experience in Accident & Emergency (A&E) or theatre nursing.
• Oncology Expertise: In-depth knowledge of oncology nursing, including chemotherapy and cancer treatment protocols.
• Patient Care: Demonstrated expertise in patient care, including symptom management and monitoring progress.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and updated CV to: career_mlcc@medserve.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: We encourage candidates with a solid background in oncology nursing and relevant additional qualifications to apply.
 

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We are a healthcare service provider focused on cancer treatment and care. We are equipped with the most innovative cancer therapy solutions, making way for curative and palliative treatments to be delivered in Nigeria. We provide patients with a multidisciplinary team approach for the management of all types of cancers, and we work with highly qualified specialists across various disciplines, allowing the center to offer cancer care of the utmost quality.

• Assist the Radiation Oncologists and Physicists in developing treatment plans for cancer patients.
• Prepare patients for CT simulation.
• Carry out CT simulation and send acquired images for contouring.
• Inspect radiation equipment and devices to ensure they are operational and function effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines procedures and standards to prevent undue exposure of staff and patients to radiation.
• Keep records of treatment information such as radiation dosage, equipment settings and patient’s response to radiotherapy.
• Monitor patients to check for the side effects of their treatments and make appropriate recommendations or changes to their treatment.
• Provide an offline review of patents by supervision and make necessary adjustments where necessary.
• Dispense radiation dose during brachytherapy treatment.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• A minimum of a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Radiography with a PGD in Radiotherapy.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in clinical practice.
• Must be licensed by the Radiographer registration board of Nigeria (RRBN).
• A Radiographer with Diagnostic experience and interest in Radiation Therapy.
• Previous exposure to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA fellowship, seminars and workshops).
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in Brachytherapy will be an added advantage.
• Previous attendance in ARN conferences or any RRBN continuous development programme is an added advantage.
• S/he must be able to communicate (read and write) in the English language. The ability to speak another local language will be an added benefit to the role and unit.
• An excellent team player with good time management skills.