Job description:
Establishes, coordinates, and maintains the procedures, policies, and processes for the Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Unit in American Hospital Dubai. Develops and manages standard operating procedures in compliance with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations. Adheres to the quality system requirements, risk management processes, data management, and coordination of clinical activities for both adult and pediatric autologous and allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) and cellular therapies. Schedules patient appointments, conducts pre-treatment interviews, secures insurance approvals, contributes to the transplant admission schedules, stays updated on current practices, participates in transplant meetings, collaborates with team members to develop standardized treatments and protocols, and provides guidance to program professionals and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or
- Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
- For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book).
- Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles).
- Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
- Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice.
- Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing Management/Advanced Clinical Speciality preferable.
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of nursing experience in Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit.
- Minimum of three (3) years of Managerial Experience in Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) and Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) requirements.
- Skills in leadership and management.
- Ability to speak in English and Arabic fluently.
- Private hospital experience preferred.
