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Oasis Healthcare Group operates a network of facilities committed to providing a three-tier referral system that ensures clients benefit from quality healthcare and access the appropriate healthcare professionals when needed. Comprised of skilled health specialists, professionals, support staff, volunteers, and physicians, Oasis Healthcare aims to deliver comprehensive and patient-centered care. We are currently seeking a dedicated and organized Oncology Unit Coordinator to join our team in Kakamega.
If you have a strong background in clinical or hospital administration, ideally with exposure to oncology services, and possess excellent organizational and coordination skills, we encourage you to apply for the position of Oncology Unit Coordinator at Oasis Healthcare in Kakamega.
Oncology Unit Coordinator
Job Overview
Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Deadline: June 15, 2025
💰 Salary: Not specified
Overall Responsibility
The Oncology Coordinator will be responsible for administering, organizing, and overseeing all non-clinical aspects of the oncology department. This includes coordinating patient care activities, supporting clinical staff, managing departmental budgets and resources, tracking performance indicators, and ensuring smooth, high-quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the oncology department, encompassing clinics, chemotherapy units, and multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinate patient appointments, referrals, diagnostics, and follow-up care to guarantee efficient and timely access to services.
- Support clinical teams in maintaining strict compliance with established treatment schedules and protocols.
- Facilitate seamless communication among oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, palliative care providers, and administrative teams to ensure coordinated care.
- Supervise departmental staff scheduling, leave planning, and duty allocation in close collaboration with the human resources officer.
- Ensure adequate availability and timely procurement of essential chemotherapy drugs, consumables, and equipment, working closely with pharmacy and supply chain teams.
- Participate in the preparation of the oncology department’s annual budget in collaboration with the finance team, providing input and justification for resource allocation.
- Monitor departmental expenditures against approved budgets to maintain strict cost control and optimize resource utilization.
- Analyze the cost-effectiveness of services provided within the oncology unit and recommend proactive measures to enhance operational sustainability.
- Track and report key departmental performance indicators, including patient volumes, treatment turnaround times, adherence to protocols, and patient outcomes.
- Generate comprehensive monthly and quarterly performance reports for management review and informed decision-making.
- Conduct regular performance reviews of departmental processes and contribute actively to the development of improvement plans and robust quality assurance programs.
- Act as a dedicated liaison for patients and their families navigating the complexities of cancer care, ensuring continuous communication, support, and addressing their needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Healthcare Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical or hospital administration role, preferably with direct exposure to oncology services.
- Additional training in oncology, health systems management, or project coordination is considered a significant advantage.
- Proven experience in budgeting, financial oversight, or departmental performance tracking.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are requested to email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY, including the names and contact information of three professional references, to hr@oasishealthconsulting.com on or before June 15, 2025.
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The email subject line MUST include the job title being applied for, clearly stated as: “ONCOLOGY COORDINATOR”.
📌 Note: Oasis Healthcare has a facility in Kakamega, which is the likely location for this role. Please ensure your application clearly indicates your interest in the Oncology Unit Coordinator position in Kakamega. Kindly verify the application deadline year.
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