Are you self-starter able to manage a small office on a day-to-day basis with minimal supervision? Can you communicate well in written form and verbally? Can you work legally in Nigeria? Then, this is for you.
A MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST who sees patients in Nigeria on quarterly basis; requires a part-time administrative and physician liason officer
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE-CANCER CLINICS
INITIAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Part-time position requiring 4-10 hours a week to coordinate and facilitate planned cancer consultations in Nigeria
The individual will be expected to visit health care facilities designated and directed by the oncologist or his colleagues
Set up appointment and confirm patient readiness and willingness to be seen if diagnosed
Book and confirm appointment dates for consultations
Fully describe the consultation process, fees and requirement to the patient and relatives
Access voice mail, email and/or any other designated electronic media at least once a week and updated the oncologist by either text messaging, email or phone call
Confirm availability of all medical records and help direct patients in obtaining requested tests in preparation for oncology consultation
Facilitate initial discussion by telephone usually; between the oncologist and the referral medical doctor/health care practioner as soon as a patient needing an oncology consultation is identified
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the oncologist
This position will require travel between 2-3 major cities in Nigeria; by air and with appropriate accommodation arrangements. These will mostly occur while the oncologist is in Nigeria
PRELIMINARY QUALIFICATION
A science degree (BS or higher) from a reputable University within the past 10 years
Prior experience working in a health care setting is recommended but not required
Ability to understand basic medical terminologies
Computer literate – Word, Excel and Email.
Administrative experience is a plus
TO APPLY
Candidates applying for this position MUST register and perform an online test relating to working with patients involved in cancer medical research.
Ability to visit the following site and send a copy of your completed certificate to info@healthbenefitltd.com http://phrp.nihtraining.com
(Only candidates who are able to perform the above registration and testing will be contacted by Oct 11, 2010 for a fomal interview to be conducted between October 18 – 22, 2010
SALARY: NEGOTIABLE
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