Oncology Nurse vacancy at Clinton Health Access Initiative

 Clinton Health Access Initiative is seeking an Oncology Nurse to work alongside Ethiopian clinical staff to provide clinical expertise and to support the launch of the breast cancer chemotherapy treatment expansion program. The Oncology Nurse will transfer skills and provide clinical mentorship and advice on patient care, working with both clinical and administrative hospital staff to identify and address gaps. This position will be based at the hospital (to be determined) and will work with the CHAI team in Addis Ababa on a regular basis. The systems developed and lessons learned from this effort will not only benefit the cancer patients treated at the hospital; it will also serve as a platform for further expansion to the remaining 10 hospitals in Ethiopia- and potentially to other countries that are similarly constrained due to a lack of oncologists.

Note: The Nurse will not any time treat or care for patients directly. Rather, the focus will be on mentoring, with other hospital clinicians ultimately responsible for the decision making, drug dispensing and administration and procedures. The Nurse can conduct a physical exam but this should be done with another clinician as a way of demonstrating how to do it.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical oncology expertise through training and mentorship to nurses on ward rounds, outpatient clinic, staff meetings and education sessions.
• Provide leadership and organizational skills mentoring, for nurses, which lead to efficient inpatient and outpatient processes of care that include principles of patient safety.
• Provide expert general nursing and oncology advice in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), referral protocols, and treatment protocols that guide care delivery.
• Provide training and reinforce adherence to nationally endorsed protocols and SOPs to facilitate safe and standardized quality cancer care.
• Facilitate appropriate tracking for hospital-based oncology nurse training and educational initiatives.
• Identify areas where external partners can contribute or where training gaps exist and lead partnership initiatives as they develop (i.e. off-site physician trainings or gaps in pathology expertise).
• Work closely with partners at FMOH, FMOH national referral facilities, and Nursing Schools to contribute to national oncology training curricula development and implementation.
• Work with CHAI and FMOH leaders to integrate yearly clinical training goals and objectives for nurses within the broader local and national political and academic landscape.
• Works collaboratively with leaders, partners and staff in identifying opportunities for formal quality improvement initiatives.
• Other responsibilities, as needed

Qualifications:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with an ability to think creatively and work effectively in an entrepreneurial environment. The Oncology Nurse must be able to function independently and flexibly, solving problems as they arise. This role requires strong relationship management. CHAI places great value on the following qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, tenacity, independence and work ethic.

• At least 2-5 years post-graduation work experience as an oncology RN or NP
• Demonstrated strong clinical expertise in oncology nursing
• Previous expertise in unit based clinical training and education
• Demonstrated possession of excellent interpersonal communication (written and oral), programmatic and organizational skills
• Ability to manage staff well and contribute to overall program mentoring at all levels
• Ability to think and plan strategically at a systems level
• Culturally sensitive
• Patient and flexible
• Interest in global health
• Previous work in a low income country strongly preferable
• Ability to work productively in highly collaborative setting while also able to function independently
• Demonstrated ability managing complexity and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Willingness to work and live in a remote setting.