Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 14 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
Responsible for supporting the Medical Director in the development and execution of Mengo Hospital strategy by providing strategic and operational oversight in;
• The provision of overall leadership to the Hospital and providing strategic leadership and direction with specific regard to standards and quality of clinical services
• Directing strategies aimed at ensuring high standards of health care delivery at the hospital in all clinical areas through direct oversight of clinical and allied health sciences
• Direct supervision of Clinical Heads and Specialists in the Hospital
• Overseeing formulation and implementation of policies and norms related to standards of clinical practice and hygiene and the medico-legal aspects of health care, risk/Compliance, Operation processes in clinical service in line with the institutions corporate and Governance structure as well as annual operating plan. The position also relates to the development/review and approval of clinical practice guidelines/policies as well as overseeing Hospital’s continued growth and development as a competitive Health service, a nursing and other Health professionals training provider within risk, compliance, and statutory perspectives.

Roles and Responsibilities
1. Departmental strategy: Responsible for leading the process of strategy formulation by planning, forecasting, preparation and approval of departmental business plans ad budgets in line with agreed direction for Mengo Hospital
2. Review and alignment of departmental structure, policies and procedures and establishes clear reporting relationships and communication that will support and drive a culture of competitiveness in Health service provision, Nursing and other Health professionals training provision in compliance to risk and statutory perspectives.
3. Stakeholder Management: Responsible for the development/review and monitoring of Mengo Hospital’s cost containment strategies that aim to mitigate financial loss thereby driving growth, development and sustainability through sound collaboration, relationship and rapport with wider stakeholders (i.e. funders, partners, Associates, regulatory, consultants and other service providers at all times.
4. Reporting: Provides timely and accurate strategic and management information/reports about the Hospital including; budget performance, employee productivity, Hospital costs and controls to all stakeholders including the Medical Director/Board and Auditors in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
5. Talent development: Builds a strong and effective departmental team through supporting the development and implementation of effective, sound people management policies and procedures that aim to attract and retain staff to drive growth, contain costs and development of Mengo Hospital as an institution.
6. Business Process Efficiency: Regularly reviews Hospital process effectiveness and efficiency, and provides feedback and recommendations to Management on a regular basis. Sets financial and operational performance targets for all key operating units and supports them in the implementation.
7. Regulatory and compliance management: Works with both Ministry of Health & Education as well as the HMT team to ensure open, transparent and proactive dialogue with regulators and ensures response to letters and commentaries from regulators on regulatory assessments, findings, fines and queries as may arise against the institution are effectively done. Also ensures that all departmental staff adhere to both professional & ethical practices and conduct as set out in hospital SOPs.
8. Budget/Cost Management: Works closely with the Finance Manager and wider stakeholders to develop hospital annual budgets, seek for approval, compiles risk analyses on potential Hospital investments, and advises HMT with regard to investment risk and return to enhance sustainability for Mengo Hospital.
9. Succession Planning: Assumes the Medical Director mandate in the event of absence or as may be delegated by Medical Director or Board from time to time on all institution’s Executive matters.
10. Team Leadership/Supervision: Takes full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports, focusing on all aspects of sound people management e.g. Recruitment, Development, Performance Management, Remuneration and Rewards, Career path planning, On-the-job training, coaching & mentoring and Employee engagement etc.

Skills & Experience
General and Behavioural
1. God fearing personality-with high level of integrity
2. Strong team leader with good communication, negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to motivate, supervise and develop teams.
4. Problem solver with strong analytical and numeracy skills.
5. Proactive self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.
6. Ability to operate at strategic level in addition to delivering at an operational level.
7. Ability to show empathy.
8. Stakeholder management skills

Technical
1. Extensive knowledge of the relevant medical laws and within Uganda’s health management framework.
2. Commitment to continuous professional growth.
3. Good computer literacy with excellent use of MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and experience in management information skills.
4. Knowledge of Hospital operations and Mengo’s product & service offering is essential

Person Specification
Education & Training
1. Minimum of bachelor’s degree in medicine and Surgery (MB ChB), Master’s degree in Medical related field is preferable.
2. Formal training in Health Management, Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent are added advantage
3. Member of Health professional’s body is a MUST. Experience
4. At least 6 years’ medical experience of which 4 years in professional practice and 3 years in strategic leadership and/or Management;


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please send your Resume to s.ashaba@truenorthafrica.com before 24th July,
2023.


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