Unit Manager - Oncology at Avenue Healthcare

Job Objective/Purpose

To ensure that Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, protocols, procedures and standards are adhered to by all medical staff in AHC facilities

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse in charge will perform the following people management duties as guided by Avenue HR policies and in coordination with the HR Department; 

• Efficient staffing - Liaise with the Nursing Services Manager/HR to ensure optimal staff levels including reallocation of staff depending on staffing needs, as well as efficient use of overtimes and locums. 
• Identify training gaps and liaise with the Nursing Services Manager/HR to facilitate training. 
• Regular staff engagement and monthly staff meetings with documented evidence of attendance eg. minutes 
• Reward, recognition and discipline - Ensure that deserving staff are recognized/rewarded and disciplinary action (with proper cause) is undertaken without undue delay and per defined policies 
• Ensure staff are well groomed; have their respective uniform, name tags etc 

Ensure that the unit has the following required resources; 

• Collaborate with the NSM/HR to ensure that there is an updated locum pool 
• Ensure proper inventory of the available equipment on a daily basis and ensure that they are in good working condition. Report any malfunction to Bio Medical Technician/NSM. 

Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth through; 

• Offering quality care to patients and ensuring good relationship with stakeholders 
• Ensure financial objectives are met by managing costs within budget, timely and accurate billing of drugs and services. Ensure an invoice rejection rate of < 3% by ensuring that proper pre-authorisations and documentation has been done

 Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

Personal Specifications

• A BsN in nursing and administrative training
• Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing
• A valid nursing council of Kenya license
• 2 years experience in a related position
• COHSASA or other Accreditation experience
• Updated BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Should be ethical
• Result Oriented
• Team Work
• Attention to detail