What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant Oncologist Clinical/Medical position at Kchcommercial?

About The Role

Job Summary

The Consultant Oncologist plays a central role in diagnosing, treating, and managing cancer patients, offering expert care across all stages of the disease. This includes formulating personalized treatment plans that may involve chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and emerging targeted therapies. The role also involves providing both curative and palliative care, ensuring holistic and patient-centered treatment.

The Consultant will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care from diagnosis through to long-term follow-up, survivorship, or end-of-life care. Additionally, the Consultant Oncologist will contribute to the advancement of oncology practice through involvement in clinical trials, research, and the integration of new evidence into clinical practice.

A key aspect of this role is leadership : the Consultant Oncologist will mentor junior staff, guide the oncology team in evidence-based decision-making, and collaborate in the development of innovative strategies to improve oncology services at AMCE.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership and Care Delivery

Lead the oncology team, including junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, in delivering multidisciplinary cancer care.
Develop and implement evidence-based, patient-centered treatment plans for cancer patients.
Manage a broad range of oncology treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and palliative care.
Oversee and lead clinical trials, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at advancing the field of oncology.
Provide expert guidance and clinical decision-making in tumor boards and multidisciplinary meetings.
Ensure that all clinical care delivered within the department aligns with the latest oncology guidelines and research.

Strategic Development and Innovation

Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop strategies for expanding and enhancing oncology services, including the introduction of new therapies, technologies, and treatment protocols.

Contribute to the strategic planning of oncology services, ensuring the adoption of innovative cancer care practices and technologies that improve patient outcomes.

Actively participate in the development and implementation of new treatment protocols, care pathways, and patient safety initiatives.

Governance and Compliance

Ensure compliance with national and international cancer treatment guidelines, hospital policies, and best practice standards.

Participate in quality assurance activities, including audits, clinical governance, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Oversee departmental governance, including financial management and regulatory compliance where appropriate.

Act as the accountable leader for the oncology department's adherence to governance standards, ensuring safe and high-quality care.

Education and Staff Development

Supervise, mentor, and support junior doctors, oncology fellows, and nursing staff, promoting continuous professional development.

Lead recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for oncology team members, ensuring that all team members are skilled, competent, and motivated.

Foster a culture of excellence in the department through regular training, knowledge sharing, and performance feedback.

Research and Clinical Trials

Lead, participate in, and oversee clinical trials and research studies that contribute to the advancement of oncology treatment and patient care.

Integrate new research findings into clinical practice, ensuring that AMCE remains at the forefront of oncology care.

Work closely with local and international collaborators, including KCH London colleagues, to conduct and promote research initiatives.

Collaboration and Communication

Collaborate effectively with other departments, including surgery, radiology, pathology, and allied health professionals, to create and implement comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment plans.

Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families, providing information on diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.

Maintain regular communication with hospital leadership and the Board of Directors, providing updates on departmental performance, developments, and challenges.

Strategic and Organizational Responsibilities

Contribute to the overall strategic development of AMCE, working with senior management to identify new opportunities, challenges, and areas for improvement in oncology care.

Participate in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient care, staff satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Represent the oncology department in committees and governance activities focused on cancer care and research.

Line Management and Team Leadership

Provide leadership to junior medical staff, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and professional development.

Oversee the recruitment, retention, and performance management of team members.

Establish team goals, objectives, and operating procedures, ensuring alignment with AMCE’s strategic objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

Manage outpatient and inpatient oncology services, coordinating care with other specialties to deliver comprehensive treatment plans.

Provide expert advice and support to senior management on issues related to oncology service delivery, resources, and operational effectiveness.

Ensure effective use of department resources, including budgets and equipment.

Pursue continuous professional development, staying updated on the latest advancements in oncology.

Equality and Diversity

Lead efforts to implement and promote equality and diversity strategies within the department.

Ensure that policies, procedures, and systems are in place to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Confidentiality

The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed.

This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfill any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held.

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients, staff and visitors.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

Qualifications

Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent), Specialty Training : have completed a residency with a Fellowship and registration on the Specialist register of their countries of practice and eligibility for registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. Current license to practise medicine. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional Development.

Experience

Consultant-Level Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancer types, particularly in a multidisciplinary setting. (5 yrs or more post completion of specialty training and certification)

Advanced clinical skills, with expertise in managing complex oncology cases and delivering evidence-based care (Advanced Radiotherapy techniques e.g. IMRT, IGRT, SBRT etc.).

Extensive hands-on experience in Brachytherapy is an add-on.

Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring medical teams.

Experience in clinical research and involvement in clinical trials is highly desirable.

Excellent communication skills, both with patients and colleagues.

Proven experience working in a complex project.

Experience managing issues and identifying any potential risk to strategy.

Evidence of successfully implementing strategy with allocated budget / resources.

Management and Leadership

Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels. Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems related to the department. Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels. Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead large teams. Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders. Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity. Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward. Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management. Shares the AMCE’s vision and values. Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.

Personal attributes

Professional attitude towards work.

Shares the AMCE’s vision.

Proactive and organised.

Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.

Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues and peers.

Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members.

Commitment to caring for others.

Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly.

High levels of honesty and integrity.

Languages

All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

AMCE Values

Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values. Commitment to uphold the AMCE’s values.

About Us

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the commencement of its African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) project in Abuja, Nigeria. It will provide world-class care to both low and high-income patient groups across the continent. The AMCE in Partnership with King's College Hospital London will be located in Abuja, which is a hub for travel in Nigeria and West Africa, enabling it to attract patients across the region.

The African Medical Centre of Excellence will be implemented in four phases over a six-year period, starting with a 170-bed specialist hospital before expanding to a 500-bed facility. The centre will have the potential to provide services to over 200,000 patients in Nigeria and a further 150,000 patients from neighbouring West African countries within its first five years of operation.

The clinical areas the centre will specialise in Cardiology, Haematology and Oncology. A range of businesses providing relevant health support will support this facility and provide commercial services to its patients and staff, thus creating a healthcare ecosystem sustainably designed to deliver long-term value to its community and region.

This is an outstanding initiative and creates a unique opportunity to be involved in the opening chapter of this exciting project that is set to make a decisive impact on non-communicable disease care across Nigeria and West Africa. The AMCE will benefit millions of people in Abuja and over the wider regions of West Africa. The institution will act as a beacon of healthcare in Africa and will be the employer and healthcare provider of choice across the region. What makes this facility even more special is its very close partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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