Position: Vice President – Nursing

Prisca Olabisi Adejumo is a Professor of Adult Health Nursing and current Dean, Faculty of Nursing, University of Ibadan. She holds dual PhDs in Medical Sociology and Nursing, alongside master’s degrees in Medical Sociology and Medical-Surgical Nursing. A seasoned academic leader, she has served as Head of Department, Sub-Dean, and Dean on sabbatical at Chrisland University. She is the MPI of the NIH-funded SPARC-TRAIN program for strengthening sickle cell disease (SCD) research in Nigeria and Ghana (2024 to 2029).

Prof. Adejumo’s expertise spans interprofessional education, interdisciplinary research, and global health. She is a 2020 FAIMER Fellow, member of the CUGH Global Health Competency Subcommittee (2020–2024), and has served as WHO consultant on COVID-19 preparedness across eight African countries. Her current research focuses on cancer genetics, particularly risk factors and counselling.

She completed advanced training in cancer risk assessment at City of Hope, California, and is a 2013 ACLI Fellow and mentor for cancer genetic counselling trainees across Africa. She pioneered cancer genetic counselling in four southwestern Nigerian states and has ongoing initiatives in Cameroon and Rwanda.

Prof. Adejumo is a long-standing AORTIC member and contributor, with deep commitment to cancer care in Africa. She is the founder of the Focusing on Empowering Young Nurses Initiative (FYNI), mentoring nurses to excel in clinical expertise and compassionate care. Her vision includes strengthening AORTIC’s impact, growing its membership, and advancing nursing research and education across the continent.

Motivation
With oncology nursing experience and genetic counselling expertise, I aim to serve as AORTIC Nursing Vice President by advancing cancer care, strengthening research, promoting preventive strategies, and expanding membership. I am committed to education and strategic collaborations that will improve cancer outcomes and foster sustainable impact across Africa. These among many others, make me ideal for AORTIC Nursing Vice President.

Roselyne Okumu is an Oncology Nurse and Educator with over 17 years experience in. Currently a PhD candidate at the University of Nairobi, her academic focus is centered on quality improvement for patient-centered care, specifically regarding self-care practices for managing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. As a lecturer at JKUAT, College of Health Sciences, she has successfully established the university’s oncology nursing training program.

Her research interests extend to improving cancer screening processes, effective symptom management, and understanding the social determinants of health. She is in the process of writing a manuscript on cancer screening services across Kenya as well as her PhD manuscripts. She has submitted a grant proposal in collaboration with the Africa CDC team to investigate the impact of genomics on cancer. Roselyne is dedicated to accelerating collaborative research projects and has presented her findings at both national and global platforms, advocating for high-quality cancer care.

As President of the Oncology Nurses Society of Kenya (ONS-K), she exemplifies strong leadership by promoting multidisciplinary collaboration and implementing capacity-building initiatives. Her extensive partnerships and collaboration skills will be leveraged to strengthen AORTIC. Currently, she co-leads a Pfizer-funded study aimed at equipping nurses with mental health skills for cancer patients and is actively involved in City Cancer Challenge quality improvement projects in Nairobi to enhance patient access and community engagement. She also serves on the membership development committee of the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care and on the National Cancer Control Program Technical Working Group.

Motivation
I will utilize my leadership and advocacy skills to enhance oncology nursing membership within AORTIC. Committed to creating an inclusive environment, I will promote partnerships and collaborations while pursuing grants for research and training. My focus is on strengthening professionalism to improve patient outcomes across Africa, adhering to AORTIC regulations