Matron at OCA Consulting

OCA Consulting is a dynamic Human Resources consultancy headquartered in Nigeria, dedicated to providing bespoke people-management solutions for both established enterprises and ambitious start-ups. At OCA Consulting, we believe that a business’s greatest asset is its people, and its greatest risk is mismanaging them. We bridge the gap where many small and medium-sized businesses find themselves stretched, needing strategic HR infrastructure to grow, but lacking the in-house capacity to build it. We don’t just offer advice; we build the operational frameworks that allow businesses to scale confidently.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Matron

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Matron is a senior nursing leader responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality patient care across assigned units or the entire hospital.
• The role ensures clinical excellence, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and effective management of nursing personnel.
• The matron promotes a culture of patient safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Patient Care:

• Provide strategic leadership for nursing services and patient care delivery
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards, protocols, and best practices
• Monitor and improve patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Staff Management & Development:

• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff and ward managers
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of nursing personnel
• Conduct performance appraisals and competency assessments
• Identify training needs and coordinate continuous professional development

Operational Management:

• Oversee daily nursing operations across departments
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix
• Manage resource allocation, including equipment and supplies
• Collaborate with other departments for efficient service delivery

Policy Implementation & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and standards
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
• Lead audits, inspections, and accreditation processes
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems

Quality Assurance & Risk Management:

• Monitor incidents, complaints, and clinical risks
• Implement corrective actions and preventive measures
• Promote infection prevention and control standards
• Ensure adherence to ethical and legal standards in patient care

Financial & Administrative Oversight:

• Assist in budgeting and cost control for nursing services
• Optimize use of resources to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Prepare reports on nursing performance and operational metrics

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid practicing license
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or related field preferred). Acceptance can be considered for non-degree nurses, but they must have 8 to 12 years of experience or even more, preferably.
• Minimum of 8–12 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and patient safety practices

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Clinical expertise and decision-making
• Communication and conflict resolution
• Time management and organizational skills
• Emotional intelligence and professionalism

Working Conditions:

• Hospital or healthcare facility environment
• May require extended hours, on-call duties, and emergency response
• High-pressure environment requiring quick decision-making
• Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Patient satisfaction and care quality metrics
• Staff performance and retention rates
• Compliance with regulatory standards
• Reduction in clinical incidents and risks
• Efficiency in resource utilization.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2026.