Department of Medicals and Research

Roles

• Carry out in depth research on cancer; causes, prevalence, prevention and control.
• Be up to date on latest guidelines and recommendations on cancer control.
• Carry out research on the level of cancer awareness among the Nigerian population and give recommendations
• Inventory control of test kits, medications, vaccines and medical consumables to be used for screening Programmes.
• Identifying high risk groups and referring to the appropriate health facility.
• Develop framework for conducting screening services.
• Set goals on screening and design mode of operation to conduct it.
• Liaise with available health facilities on provision of care for patients by assessing available facilities and develop communication with the partners.
• Regular conduction of information to communities through fliers, social media or radio and television presentations. This will be in conjunction with the media and communications department.
• Provide adequate and factual information concerning cancer prevention and management to the communities.
• Accurate documentation of all activities with timely review to determine the effectiveness of the interventions deployed and for the purpose of follow-up and research.
• Develop relevant research proposals which will require application for grants.
• Work with other departments to plan and organise programmes.
• Conduct regular training on cancer and cancer-related issues.