Clinical Nurse, Chemotherapy Unit

Aga Khan University·Nairobi, Kenya·Deadline Oct 30, 2026

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Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi seeks a Registered Nurse for its Chemotherapy Unit. The role includes assessing patients, administering chemotherapy and other intravenous therapies, monitoring treatment reactions, providing education and support, caring for central venous lines, and delivering evidence-based holistic care. Requirements are registration from a recognized nursing school or university, current Nursing Council of Kenya licensure, BLS certification, and at least three years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care hospital.

Key requirements

• Registered Nurse from a recognized school of nursing or University
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Required skills: Chemotherapy administration, Intravenous and oral medication administration, Patient assessment, Radiotherapy readiness assessment, Monitoring for treatment reactions and complications, Central venous line care, Administration of blood and blood products, Administration of bisphosphonates and IV fluids, Infection control, Evidence-based nursing care planning, Holistic patient and family care, Patient and family education, Psychological and emotional support
• Required certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Professional registration/licence with Nursing Council of Kenya (Kenya)

Opportunity details

• Workplace: On Site
• Employment: Permanent
• Posted: Oct 16, 2026
• Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
• Original advert language: English

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Employer’s role description

Job title: Clinical Nurse, Chemotherapy Unit

Primary location: Kenya-Nairobi

Organisation: Aga Khan University Hospital Kenya

Employment status: Regular

Job type: Standard

Job posting date (day/month/year): 16/10/2026, 5:05:02 PM

Closing date (day/month/year): 30/10/2026, 11:59:00 PM

Employer page timezone: Asia/Karachi

Oncology Nurse

Department

Chemotherapy Unit

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years. The position holder will report to the Manager, Oncology Department.

Responsibilities:

Assess patients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and blood parameters are satisfactory to safely receive treatment according to treatment protocols / regimes.
Administer intravenous and oral chemotherapy, and safely dispose of Chemo contaminated material in accordance with Hospital Safety Guidelines
Provide information regarding treatment and chemo side effects to ensure each patient is prepared for their specific treatment and elicit informed consent
Provide one to one and telephone advice to patients and their families regarding treatment side effects and management of side effects to ensure each patient receives care which is specific and appropriate to their needs
Assess patient’s readiness for radiotherapy, through history taking and physical examination.
Closely monitor patients undergoing Chemotherapy and other treatments, be able to identify reactions/complications, communicate the reactions/ complications to the physician and participate in management of the same
Recognize and provide psychological and emotional support to patients and their families, and be able to refer to counsellors when appropriate
Observe infection control guidelines while caring for central venous lines, and be able to advise patients about care of those lines in the home setting
Be proficient in administration of other intravenous therapies i.e. Blood and blood products, bisphosphonates and IV fluids
Utilize evidence-based tools in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualized care to patients
Provide a high standard of holistic care encompassing physical, psychological, spiritual and social care to patients and families.
Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines for staff and patients, reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards or equipment defects in accordance with laid down policies

Requirements:

Registered Nurse from a recognized school of nursing or University
Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care hospital