Oncology Unit Coordinator at Oasis Healthcare

Overall Responsibility

• The Oncology Coordinator is 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 including clinics, chemotherapy units, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Coordinate patient appointments, referrals, diagnostics, and follow-up to ensure efficient and timely care.
• Support clinical teams in maintaining compliance with treatment schedules and protocols.
• Facilitate communication among oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, palliative care providers, and administrative teams.
• Supervise departmental staff scheduling, leave planning, and duty allocation in collaboration with human resources officer.
• Ensure adequate availability and timely procurement of chemotherapy drugs, consumables, and equipment in coordination with pharmacy and supply chain teams.
• Participate in the preparation of the oncology department’s annual budget in collaboration with the finance team.
• Monitor departmental expenditures against approved budgets to ensure cost control and resource optimization.
• Analyze cost-effectiveness of services and recommend measures to enhance operational sustainability.
• Track and report key departmental performance indicators such as patient volumes, treatment turnaround times, adherence to protocols, and patient outcomes.
• Generate monthly and quarterly performance reports for management review and decision-making.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and contribute to the development of improvement plans and quality assurance programs.
• Act as a liaison for patients and families navigating cancer care, ensuring continuous communication and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Healthcare Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a clinical or hospital administration role, preferably with exposure to oncology services.
• Additional training in oncology, health systems management, or project coordination is an advantage.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial oversight, or departmental performance tracking.