Head, Nursing Services at a Multispeciality Tertiary Healthcare Facility

A group of multispeciality tertiary healthcare facilities is inviting applications from suitable and qualified candidates for her new medical centre in the capacity below:

Job Title: Head, Nursing Services

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Key Responsibilties

• Coordinate patient care with medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote optimum patient, visitor, and staff relations.
• Develop and monitor nurse duty schedules and adjust for sickness and absenteeism.
• Plan efficient use of staffing resources in the department to ensure optimal productivity.
• Develop and implement hospital nursing care policies.
• Provide oversight for all Nurses and Patient Care Assistants (Nurse Assistants).
• Ensure delivery of quality nursing services daily.
• Enforce health and safety regulations within the Nursing Department.
• Assess daily activities across all units in the Nursing Department.
• Assist in management budget decisions.
• Train and educate subordinates regularly.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals for holistic patient care.
• Supervise Unit Heads, Nurse Interns, and Student Nurses during their practical training.
• Drive continuous improvements in safety, clinical quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Act as a liaison between the Nursing Department and Hospital Management."
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management/CEO.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) with valid Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) certification.
• A Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Certification in healthcare leadership, management, or patient safety is desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a senior in a senior nursing of nursing management role, preferably in a tertiary healthcare setting.
• Proven track record of leading nursing teams, managing nursing operations, and implementing healthcare standards.
• Experience in working within facilities seeking or maintaining international healthcare accreditation (e.g., JCI) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, nursing standards, and patient- Centered care models.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian healthcare regulations. NHIS Operations, and hospital compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in hospital management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop policies, manage budgets, and oversee performance metrics.
• Ability to motivate and mentor nursing staff, including interns and student nurses. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Culturally competent and sensitive to patient and staff diversity.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Resilient, proactive, and able to manage high-pressure environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

Other Requirements:

• All candidates must be highly motivated team players who are willing to go the extra mile.
• They should possess excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills are essential.
• Prior knowledge and experience in the medical field would be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2026.