Programme & Administrative Support Officer at Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC)

Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC) is a specialist oncology facility dedicated to transforming cancer care in Nigeria and across Africa. With advanced technologies including Varian Halcyon and TrueBeam LINACs, and a world-class multidisciplinary team, KCTC delivers precise, compassionate, and evidence-based cancer treatment. Beyond therapy, the centre emphasizes diagnostics, surgery, research, and training, ensuring alignment with international healthcare standards and improving patient outcomes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme & Administrative Support Officer

Location: Kano
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)
Department: Administration
Reports To: Operations Manager (with dotted-line support to Department Heads/Unit Leads)

Job Summary

• The Programme & Administrative Support Officer will provide high-quality administrative and document support across departments at KCTC.
• This role exists to ensure all units are able to prepare professional documents, requisitions, presentations, and correspondence that meet both internal and external standards.
• By assisting department heads and units with administrative tasks, the officer helps improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across the organization, ultimately contributing to KCTC’s operational excellence and patient-focused mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and edit documents, requisitions, reports, and correspondence for departments, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and a professional presentation.
• Support unit and department heads in drafting and finalizing requisitions, memos, proposals, and internal communications.
• Maintain electronic and hardcopy filing systems to ensure easy retrieval and compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Create visually appealing templates, presentations, and forms for organizational use.
• Assist in collating, proofreading, and consolidating departmental reports for submission to management.
• Coordinate administrative requirements for meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and circulation of documentation.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up with units to ensure timely submission of requisitions and reports.
• Serve as a first-line administrative support resource for department staff, helping troubleshoot documentation and formatting challenges.
• Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure all documents meet internal standards and accreditation requirements.
• Uphold data protection and confidentiality standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Administration, Office Technology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and document design tools.
• Strong knowledge of professional document formatting, typing, and office procedures.

Experience Requirements:

• Must have 2–3 years’ experience in administrative support, office management, or programme support (healthcare or NGO sector preferred).
• Proven experience in creating professional documents, reports, and requisitions.
• Experience supporting multiple teams or departments is an added advantage.

Core Competencies & Skills:

• Excellent typing and document design skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Problem-solving and initiative-taking mindset.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills to work with diverse staff groups.
• Confidentiality, integrity, and discretion.

Work Conditions:

• Location: Kano Cancer Treatment Centre, Kano, Nigeria.
• Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week; occasional flexibility required.
• Work Mode: Onsite.
• Travel: Minimal, primarily within Kano for official duties if needed.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance and pension contributions.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment in a purpose-driven organization.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2026.