Hematologist

Industry: Healthcare / Oncology
Location: Lekki Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time (Shift-Based)
Reports To: Medical Director / Head of Oncology Services
Salary:Monthly (Negotiable based on experience)
Experience: 35 Years Post-Fellowship Experience

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Hematologist (Oncology) to join a leading oncology healthcare provider in Lekki Lagos. The successful candidate will specialize in the diagnosis treatment and long-term management of patients with benign and malignant hematological disorders including blood cancers such as leukemia lymphoma and multiple myeloma.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary oncology team to deliver evidence-based patient-centered care while contributing to clinical excellence research and continuous quality improvement.

• Diagnose and manage patients with hematological disorders and blood cancers.
• Develop individualized treatment plans including chemotherapy immunotherapy targeted therapy and supportive care.
• Interpret laboratory investigations bone marrow biopsies blood smears and molecular diagnostic results.
• Monitor treatment response and adjust management plans accordingly.
• Manage hematological emergencies and treatment-related complications.
• Provide transfusion support and oversee blood product utilization.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings.
• Collaborate with oncologists surgeons radiologists pathologists pharmacists and nursing teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care for patients requiring specialized services.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies clinical protocols and regulatory standards.
• Adhere to infection prevention patient safety and quality assurance guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

• Educate patients and families on diagnosis treatment options prognosis and follow-up care.
• Provide compassionate counseling and support throughout the treatment journey.
• Promote preventive healthcare and early detection initiatives where applicable.

• Participate in clinical research and oncology-related educational activities.
• Stay current with advancements in hematology and oncology practice.
• Mentor junior doctors and healthcare professionals where required.

• Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or equivalent).
• Fellowship in Hematology from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) or West African College of Physicians (WACP).
• Current practicing license with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Additional oncology-related certifications will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of 35 years post-fellowship experience as a Hematologist.
• Proven experience managing patients with hematological malignancies in an oncology or tertiary healthcare setting.
• Experience administering and monitoring chemotherapy protocols is highly desirable.

• Strong clinical and diagnostic expertise in hematology and oncology.
• Excellent knowledge of chemotherapy and supportive care protocols.
• Ability to interpret complex laboratory and diagnostic findings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• High level of professionalism empathy and ethical practice.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

• Quality and accuracy of clinical diagnosis and treatment.
• Patient outcomes and treatment success rates.
• Compliance with clinical protocols and quality standards.
• Timeliness of patient reviews and follow-up.
• Patient satisfaction and quality of care.
• Participation in multidisciplinary meetings and clinical audits.
• Accuracy of clinical documentation.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:

Subject Line: Hematologist (Oncology) Lekki

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.