Location Nigeria Employment Type Full-time Role Purpose To provide strategic leadership and qualified oversight of all nursing services at Peter Odili Specialist Hospital POSH The Chief Nursing Officer will ensure the highest standards of patient care regulatory compliance and workforce development The role is responsible for developing and implementing nursing policies driving quality improvement and fostering a culture of excellence safety and patient-centered care Key Responsibilities Lead plan and manage all nursing services across POSH ensuring delivery of safe efficient and compassionate care Establish and monitor nursing standards policies and evidence-based clinical practices Oversee nursing workforce planning recruitment retention and professional development Provide leadership in accreditation readiness regulatory compliance and adherence to international standards JCI ISO Drive patient safety infection prevention and control IPC and continuous quality improvement initiatives Collaborate with medical quality and administrative teams to achieve hospital-wide objectives Serve as an advocate for nurses and patients ensuring a supportive and professional practice environment Monitor and report on nursing performance indicators patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes Mentor and build nursing leadership capacity within the hospital Qualifications Experience Bachelor of Nursing Science BNSc or equivalent Master s degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration or related field preferred Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria NMCN license 10-15 years of progressive nursing experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role Proven experience in hospital operations nursing leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration Familiarity with accreditation standards local and international Skills Competencies Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent clinical knowledge and nursing practice expertise Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Effective communication and stakeholder engagement Ability to drive change build culture and inspire teams High integrity professionalism and commitment to patient-centered care KPIs Success Metrics Nursing workforce retention and satisfaction levels Patient safety and quality indicators falls infections medication errors Achievement of accreditation and compliance standards Patient satisfaction and service excellence metrics Nursing staff training competency development and leadership pipeline Job Type Full-time