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SEIDU LAWAL

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MHN, BSN, RGN, GCNM

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

Diploma in General Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Oncology Nurse Specialist. Master’s in human nutrition from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

 

Professional Experience:

 I am an oncology nurse specialist at the Oncology Directorate of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana. 

I am a mentor, a preceptor, a member of the hospital’s Quality Improvement Team, and the leader of the directorate’s Work Improvement Team. I am the second in charge of the Patient Navigation Program for Breast Cancer. I am committed to advancing the field of oncology nursing and human nutrition through evidence-based practice and professional development. 

 

Research and Leadership Interest:

My research focuses on developing a conceptual leadership framework for oncology patient navigators in Ghana.

 

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Contact: +23366881400

Email: [email protected]

ROGER TANDANBIL

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MSc, BSc, RN, MGCNM, Dip

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications: 

Diploma in Nursing from Bolgatanga Nurses Training College, BSc Nursing (UDS) and MSc Advanced Nursing Practice (University of Cape Coast). I hold an Oncology Nurse Specialist qualification (GCNM), 

 

Professional Experience:

I am an Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Upper East Regional Hospital and In-Charge of the Breast Care Unit. I am the first Oncology Nurse Specialist in the Upper East Region, Ghana. I have led several funded breast cancer screening and capacity-building initiatives.

Research and Leadership Interests:

My interests include cancer prevention, breast care, palliative care, clinical research, and leadership in oncology services.

Contact Information:

Contact: 0244779382

Email: [email protected]

PORTIA DEDE AYANU

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MGCNM (ongoing) BSc, RN

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications: 

Diploma and bachelor’s degree in nursing. Oncology Nursing Specialty training ongoing at the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives. 

 

Professional Experience:

I am a senior nursing officer at the Oncology Directorate, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana, with seven years of experience in patient care. 

Research and Leadership Interests:

Improving treatment outcomes and quality of life for adult cancer patients. Contributing to research studies to advance cancer care and treatments. Empowering patients and families with education.

 

Contact Information

Contact: +233 557110006

Email: [email protected]

PIERRE CELESTIN IGIRANEZA

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MSc, BSc, RN

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in nursing and a master’s degree in oncology nursing.

 

Professional Experience:

I work as an assistant Lecturer in postgraduate Nursing Program (Oncology track) at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), University of Rwanda.

 

Research and Leadership Interest:

My academic and professional interests focus on oncology nursing, clinical education, and curriculum development. I am actively engaged in mentoring nursing students and committed to advancing evidence-based practice and the oncology field is my research interest. 

 

Contact Information:

Contact: +250 788 772 820

Email: [email protected]

OPOKU PRISCILLA

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BSc, RN, MGCNM, SON

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications: 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Member, Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives, Oncology Nursing Specialist. Several training in oncology, palliative care, and wellness as a whole.

 

Professional Experience:

Nurse Lead, Oncology and Wellness Clinic, Team lead, i-cerv project team in Atua Government Hospital in the Eastern Region of Ghana with 13 years of excellent Nursing experience.  Rolled out several advocacy and screening campaigns among adolescents and adults. Collaborated with Serenity Community Club against breast cancer, partnered with Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research to screen women living with HIV for cervical cancer.

 

Research and Leadership Interest:

Research interest in cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment availability, affordability, and accessibility. 

 

Contact Information:

Contacts: 0243069676 / 0202405770

Email: [email protected] 

OLOBAYO COMFORT OLUWATOSIN

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MSc, BSC, RN, ROcN, PGDE, FAON

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

BSc in Nursing, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, an MSc in Public Health, and a Fellow of the Academy of Oncology Nursing. Master's in Oncology Nursing (On-going).

 

Professional Experience:

I have been a Registered Nurse since 2005 and a Registered Oncology Nurse since 2019. I am an Oncology Nurse currently working at Federal Medical Centre Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

 

Research and Leadership Interest:

My professional interests include oncology nursing leadership, palliative care, mentorship, and improving the cancer journey for patients and their families. I am passionate about making cancer care more compassionate, accessible, and patient-centered.

 

Contact Information:

Contacts: +2348078870716 / +2349037442543

Email: [email protected]

NYINAWASE MARIE CLAIRE

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MSc, BSc, RN

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in general nursing from the University of Ngozi, Burundi.

with a master’s degree in Oncology Nursing from the University of Rwanda. 

 

Professional Experience:

 I have more than 18 years of clinical experience and currently work at Butare University Teaching Hospital, Rwanda. 

 

Research and Leadership Interest:

Her professional interests are centered on cancer care and palliative care. She is experienced in teaching oncology-related content to student nurses, mentoring learners during their clinical placement, and supporting community education initiatives focused on early cancer detection through support groups.

 

Contact Information:

Contact: +250 788 611 276
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NOELINE ADU – AWUKUM

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BSc, RN

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications: 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Presbyterian University College, Asante-Akyem (Agogo). She attended several training courses, including the Children’s Palliative Care Education Programme by World Child Cancer (WCC), followed by oncology clinical training at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

 

Professional Experience:

She is a senior nursing officer at the Children’s Ward of Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana, a member of the Pediatric Oncology Team, and was part of the Malaria Vaccination Project Evaluation (MVPE) Team. She has worked in multiple hospitals during her clinical and national service periods and is skilled in typing, computer software, and entrepreneurship as CEO of Shri-Elyn’s Cakes and Pastries.

 

Contact Information:

Contact: +233 243004615

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NG'ANG'A LYDIA WANJIRU

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KRCHN, KRON, BScN

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

BSc in Nursing, Diploma in Oncology Nursing, and a Diploma in Nursing from Aga Khan University, Nairobi.

 

Professional Experience:

I am a Senior Nursing Officer and Ward In-Charge, Medical Oncology at Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. Pioneer and acting in charge of Medical Oncology wards at KUTRRH; Mentor and team leader, involved in Quality Improvement. Member of the Oncology Nursing Society of Kenya, and presented in the Nurses Oncology Chapter, Kenya in 2019.

 

Research and Leadership Interest:

I am interested in Oncology nursing leadership, palliative care integration, breast cancer care, HPV prevention, and nurse-led models of care.

 

Contact Information

Contact: +254728672906 

Email: [email protected]

NDEKAZI NYIRENDA

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BSc, RN, HNP

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Oncology Nursing from Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, along with professional certificates in Regional (AFRA) Training course for Oncology Nurses (Zimbabwe), Medical / Radiation Training (India), and Cervical Cancer Screening (Zambia). I am also a recipient of Oncology Nurse Training under Merck Foundation (India). 

 

Professional Experience:

I am an Oncology Nurse manager, currently acting as Night Superintendent at the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. I have 12 years of experience in oncology nursing. I have vast experience in leadership responsibilities. 

 

 Research and Leadership Interest:

I have a strong interest in cancer prevention.