Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 02, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
You are a nurse with a post-basic Diploma in oncology nursing. You have further acquired oncology nursing competencies to work at both operational and management level in oncology nursing.

Responsibilities
• Participates in cancer prevention and early detection activities.
• Perform comprehensive systemic health assessment on a patient diagnosed with cancer, recognize deviations, and intervene appropriately.
• Order, perform and interpret selected laboratory and diagnostic findings to make sound clinical decisions/ judgment in patient care according to relevant protocols and guidelines.
• Administer chemotherapy.
• Provide care for patients on radioactive iodine therapy.
• Participates in the tumor boards and other educative as well as lessons sharing events.
• Perform basic emergency care to oncology patients in line with stipulated guidelines.
• Prescribe selected drugs and administer any other prescribed medication to clients /patients as per the guidelines.
• Interpret and utilizes lab results to include bone chemistry, LFTS, FHG, UEC, radiological and histopathological results of policies and guidelines that promote access to oncology care services.
• Participate and utilize research findings to improve care in oncology unit.
• Provide mentorship to oncology specialty and other health professionals.

Qualifications and Experiences
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Oncology Nursing from a recognized institution,
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
• At least 1-year hands on experience in oncology nursing in a busy institution with community health interphase and collaboration with MoH.
• You have excellent coordination and networking skills including liaison with stakeholders
• Your analytical and writing skills are very good.
• You have experience working in an NGO.
• You have experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and have data analysis software skills
• You’re a timely and effective communicator with superior presentation skills and proven skills building.
• You are comfortable working for a faith-based organization.
• You believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Use the link below to apply.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/027c158394f94e44b97937ce28a5c7c0

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