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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, copies of certificates and application letter in one document to: brcvs642@gmail.com using the Job Title and Candidate's Name as the subject of the email.