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International Medical Oncology Nurse/NCCP/Re Ad

Ministry of Public Health, Multi Location

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Diploma
Multi Location ()
Full Time
1126

About Ministry of Public Health

Job Summary

Job Summary
The oncology nurse practices at a high level of autonomy and accountability in collaboration with oncologists and the inter-professional Health-care team to provide a continuum of patient care from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, palliation, bereavement and survivorship. The oncology nurse will lead clinical and academic aspects of the nursing department. In addition, he/she plays a major role in health education, and behaviour change communication of nursing staff, and patients and families. He/she supervises the implementation of standard nursing procedures/guidelines/protocols.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Principal Duties and Tasks

Lead the nursing morning reports and rounds in the Inpatient Department

Responsible for the training and supervision for all local nursing staff

Assigning local nursing staff to various clinical and academic tasks

Demonstrates excellent communication skills during all phases of the therapeutic relationship

Creates an environment of support by listening attentively and offering support and confidentiality

Demonstrates the ability of “being there” for the patient throughout their illness experience by acknowledging the patient’s reality and encouraging hope Should be willing to work in a multi-disciplinary team, whenever required.

Assists the patient to identify psychosocial needs and concerns; and offers appropriate resources through

information provision, education and referral

Demonstrates counselling skills in assisting patient and family with coping mechanisms throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis to survivorship/end of life

Continually evaluates effectiveness of patient’s care in relation to quality of life and expected outcomes and modifies plan and nursing interventions as necessary

Develops a collaborative partnership with the patient and their family that is respectful of their needs, wishes, knowledge, experience, values and beliefs

Supports development of and participates in clinically relevant research, committee and project work

Advocates for and supports the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement

initiatives (policy & procedure changes, standards, protocols, clinical pathways and medical directives)

Engages in self-appraisal by being proactive and innovative in meeting own learning needs based on patient population and changes in practice

Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of practice as a nurse to ensure sound knowledge of role clarity, authority and accountability

Other duties and responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the director/manager

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Graduated from an accredited nursing school

At least three years of experience work experience

At least one year of clinical experience in oncology

Skills:

Ability to lead a service

Confidence in directing the work of the oncology team in the care of individual patients

Commitment to providing a high standard of care to patients and their relatives

Good communicator and ability to work flexibly and well within a multi-professional team

Ability and willingness to share clinical knowledge and difficulties with colleagues

Ability to function successfully under stress and to accept responsibility

Ability to influence the practice of others for the improvement of patient care



Deliverables

Training program plans and reports

Weekly/monthly/annual action plan

Presentations



Deliverables

Training program plans and reports

Weekly/monthly/annual action plan

Presentations

General Provision
The medical oncologist will work with local/Afghan managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Subject to the Terms of responsibilities and contract, she/he will be expected to observe agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Ministry of Public Health and the Caner Department. The Medical Oncologist will be expected to ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact her/him when necessary.
Skills:

Ability to lead a service

Confidence in directing the work of the oncology team in the care of individual patients

Commitment to providing a high standard of care to patients and their relatives

Good communicator and ability to work flexibly and well within a multi-professional team

Ability and willingness to share clinical knowledge and difficulties with colleagues

Ability to function successfully under stress and to accept responsibility

Ability to influence the practice of others for the improvement of patient care

Submission Guideline

Submission Guideline

(I) Electronic applications will be sent to:sub e-mail which corresponds if any of following 2 items is missing, your application will be considered as ineligible/incomplete.

1. In your emails please specify the title of the position as well as vacancy number for electronic submissions and please do the same in the hardcopy submissions.
2. Updated Curriculum vitae (CV)/Resume (Please attached your recent photo and mention in your CV exact date/periods of your work experience, graduation Day, Month, and Year).

If you are shortlisted and invited for written test/interview you will be required to present the original, the following:

A. Education Documents: Your recent education degree/diploma
 Copy of verified Baccalaureate (12 passed) degree by Ministry of Education
 Copy of verified 14 or 15 passed degree by related Ministries
 Copy of verified Bachelor Degree by Ministry of Higher Education
 Copy of verified Medical Doctor Degree by Ministry of Higher Education
 Copy of verified Master degree by Ministry of Higher Education
B. Copy of National Identity Card (Tazkira: Only the pages that show picture and Tazkira number, pages, place of issue and date of issue)

(II)

Electronic applications will be sent to:sub e-mail

Hard copies will be sent to: HR Container, Second floor, at the Ministry of Public Health, Great Masoud Square Kabul Afghanistan.

The Contact Person at Human Resources is: Mr. Mustafa Sirat, HR Officer, MoPH-GD HR. Phone number: 0093- (0)-794-217733


Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to written test/interview and subsequent process. Please contact the person in charge (Mr. Mustafa Sirat) for confirmation.

No CVs will be accepted after the closing date.

Any persuade will be threat as disqualification.

Candidate who applies for the same position in last six months and was unsuccessful (Obtained less than 60% marks), will not be short listed.

Fraudulent documents and or fraudulent claims in CVs and or documents will result in disqualification at any stage of the recruitment process.
1. Submission Email

Functional Area

Health/Medical

Countries

Submission Email

gdhr.mophafg1@gmail.com

Post Date

Jun 17, 2017

Closing Date

Jun 28, 2017

Reference

N/Onco/Int/Re Ad

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

3 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Consultant

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Minimum Education

Diploma

Gender

Any