Job Description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Oncology (JAPADA Experience Required)

Location: Victoria Island (VI), Lagos, Nigeria
Industry: Healthcare / Oncology Tertiary Hospital Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Fully On-Site
Salary: ₦1,000,000 – ₦1,500,000
Experience Required: 10–15 Years (including JAPADA / Advanced Nursing Administration experience)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chief Medical Director (CMD)

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Oncology provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight for all oncology nursing services within a tertiary cancer care hospital. The role ensures excellence in patient-centered oncology care, compliance with Nigerian healthcare regulations, and alignment with international oncology nursing best practices.

The CNO will leverage JAPADA (Joint Academic/Professional Advanced Development in Administration) experience to strengthen nursing leadership systems, optimize oncology clinical workflows, and drive continuous quality improvement across chemotherapy units, oncology wards, infusion centers, ICUs, surgical oncology, and palliative care services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Oncology Nursing Leadership

• Lead and manage oncology nursing services across:

  • Chemotherapy and infusion units

  • Oncology inpatient wards

  • ICU and high-dependency units

  • Surgical oncology services

  • Radiation therapy support services

  • Palliative and supportive care units

• Develop and implement oncology-specific nursing policies and clinical protocols.

• Oversee staffing models tailored to oncology acuity levels.

• Promote compassionate, patient-centered cancer care.

• Drive a culture of ethical practice, safety, and accountability.

2. Clinical Governance & Oncology Quality Assurance

• Ensure oncology nursing services meet national and international oncology care standards.

• Lead oncology-focused clinical audits and safety reviews.

• Oversee medication safety practices for chemotherapy and high-risk oncology drugs.

• Strengthen Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) compliance within immunocompromised patient environments.

• Monitor adverse event reporting and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to enhance cancer care outcomes and patient satisfaction.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Policy Development

Ensure compliance with:

• Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) regulations

• Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) guidelines

• Hospital accreditation standards

• Oncology treatment and chemotherapy administration protocols

• Develop and enforce policies on:

  • Chemotherapy administration

  • Safe handling of cytotoxic drugs

  • Oncology staffing ratios

  • Clinical governance and patient safety

4. Education, Training & JAPADA-Aligned Capacity Building

• Mentor oncology nurse leaders, unit heads, and frontline oncology nurses.

• Coordinate continuing professional development (CPD) programs specific to oncology nursing.

• Implement JAPADA-aligned leadership frameworks to strengthen nursing administration systems.

• Promote advanced certifications in oncology nursing and chemotherapy handling.

• Establish succession planning and leadership pipelines within nursing teams.

5. Strategic Planning & Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Contribute to oncology service line expansion and strategic growth plans.

• Collaborate with:

  • Oncologists and hematologists

  • Pharmacists (chemotherapy safety)

  • Facility management (oncology environment standards)

  • Infection control teams

  • IT/EMR teams for clinical documentation optimization

• Lead initiatives to improve:

  • Nursing workflow efficiency

  • Treatment turnaround times

  • Patient education and survivorship support

6. Performance Monitoring & Executive Reporting

• Develop and monitor oncology nursing KPIs, including:

  • Medication error rates

  • Infection rates

  • Patient satisfaction scores

  • Staff retention and competency levels

• Prepare quarterly executive reports for the CEO/CMD.

• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Ensure data-driven decision-making in nursing workforce planning.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BNSc or equivalent).

• Masters degree in Nursing Administration, Oncology Nursing, Healthcare Management, or related field (strongly preferred).

• JAPADA (or equivalent advanced nursing administration/leadership program) experience mandatory

• 10–15 years progressive nursing experience, including senior leadership roles in oncology or tertiary hospitals.

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

• Strong knowledge of oncology nursing standards, chemotherapy protocols, and regulatory compliance.

• Proven track record of leading large multidisciplinary nursing teams.

Core Competencies

• Strategic oncology nursing leadership

• Advanced clinical governance and patient safety oversight

• Expertise in chemotherapy and oncology care protocols

• Regulatory compliance and accreditation mastery

• Staff development, mentorship, and succession planning

• Policy formulation and operational excellence

• Strong executive presence and collaborative leadership

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Oncology nursing staff competency and retention rates

• Patient safety metrics and infection rate reduction

• Chemotherapy administration compliance rate

• Regulatory and accreditation audit success

• Implementation of JAPADA-aligned leadership initiatives

• Nursing workflow efficiency and incident reduction

• Patient satisfaction in oncology units

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:

hiring@mysigma.io
Subject Line: Application – Chief Nursing Officer (Oncology – VI)