Job Description

Take on a Leadership role within the Facility and ensure patient safety and quality of care is upheld to the highest




standards.




o Contribute to the development and implementation of NMC Vision, Strategy and Business Objectives as a senior




clinical leader.




o Have responsibilities related to strategy, which can impact facility's short-term and long-term vision. Medical




Director can be responsible for developing and monitoring the clinical strategic objectives and contributing to




the strategic objectives.




o Ensure compliance with Federal and local (Emirate) laws and regulations.




o Encourage collaboration and engagement among internal staff and stakeholders including NMC Group-level




Leadership, Regulatory Bodies etc.




o Support Governance Committees including but not be limited to morbidity and mortality, quality & patient




safety, medical complaints, sentinel and adverse events reporting, infection control, accreditation, clinical




privileging, and pharmacovigilance.



Take on a Leadership role within the Facility and ensure patient safety and quality of care is upheld to the highest




standards.




o Contribute to the development and implementation of NMC Vision, Strategy and Business Objectives as a senior




clinical leader.




o Have responsibilities related to strategy, which can impact facility's short-term and long-term vision. Medical




Director can be responsible for developing and monitoring the clinical strategic objectives and contributing to




the strategic objectives.




o Ensure compliance with Federal and local (Emirate) laws and regulations.




o Encourage collaboration and engagement among internal staff and stakeholders including NMC Group-level




Leadership, Regulatory Bodies etc.




o Support Governance Committees including but not be limited to morbidity and mortality, quality & patient




safety, medical complaints, sentinel and adverse events reporting, infection control, accreditation, clinical




privileging, and pharmacovigilance.





Take on a Leadership role within the Facility and ensure patient safety and quality of care is upheld to the highest standards. Contribute to the development and implementation of NMC Vision, Strategy and Business Objectives as a senior clinical leader. Have responsibilities related to strategy, which can impact facility's short-term and long-term vision. Medical Director can be responsible for developing and monitoring the clinical strategic objectives and contributing to the strategic objectives. Ensure compliance with Federal and local (Emirate) laws and regulations. Encourage collaboration and engagement among internal staff and stakeholders including NMC Group-level Leadership, Regulatory Bodies etc. Support Governance Committees including but not be limited to morbidity and mortality, quality & patient safety, medical complaints, sentinel and adverse events reporting, infection control, accreditation, clinical privileging, and pharmacovigilance. Serve as primary advisor to the Facility Operations, case management and clinical management regarding health, quality, and safety issues. Assure policy and procedures are in place to optimize clinical efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure the ethical medical practice is always maintained and where necessary take action when compromised. Build a culture of respect, trust and professionalism among Medical Staff which is represented by fairness, integrity, and non-discrimination. Oversee several areas related to human resources of Clinical Staff. These include:
o Hiring and privileging Medical Staff


o Training of Medical Staff and healthcare providers,


o Evaluating employee performance


o Appointment ad-hoc panel for reviews / investigations.


Provide clinical direction to Medical Staff including Community-Based Doctors. Facilitating communication among clinicians and Regulatory bodies. Be available to staff to discuss clinical cases or internal matters for service improvement. Support medical education and training, scientific and research activities. Facilitate and analyze (internal and external) audit / inspection results and direct improvement plans to ensure standards (Regulatory, Accreditation, NMC) for patient care are met. Ensure the management and timely reporting of sentinel events to the appropriate Bodies. Develop, implement and monitor preventative measures to reduce medical and clinical complaints. Participate / Lead as a responsible member of the Facility's clinical management team and other work / quality / safety related Committees. Initiate, guide & participate in the hospital's continuous quality improvement activities. Have a wide range of financial and budgeting responsibilities to take sure a facility's finances facilitate patient care strategy effectiveness. Interacting with patients who may be dissatisfied with their care/ Regulatory complaints. Report to the competent authority for any issues that are a threat to patient safety or the public. Ensure confidentiality and comply with data protection norms. Provides leadership, vision, and direction in developing new medical service delivery areas for the facility; directs, monitors and evaluates programs, revising and adapting as necessary and/or appropriate; assists in formulation and/or revision of medical program/clinical services policies and protocols. The duties are not exhaustive, and reasonable modifications can be made from time to time to meet the needs of the service. Any additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Regional Medical Director.
Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems


Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems. Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety Assist with the preparation of risk assessments Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills. Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained PCI is everyone's responsibility. All staff are required to read and implement the NMC PCI Policy and Strategy in an effort to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors. The strictest hand hygiene, 5 moments of hand hygiene, bare below the elbows and environmental care, will be expected of all staff, including the post holder, at all times

Take on a Leadership role within the Facility and ensure patient safety and quality of care is upheld to the highest standards. Contribute to the development and implementation of NMC Vision, Strategy and Business Objectives as a senior clinical leader. Have responsibilities related to strategy, which can impact facility's short-term and long-term vision. Medical Director can be responsible for developing and monitoring the clinical strategic objectives and contributing to the strategic objectives. Ensure compliance with Federal and local (Emirate) laws and regulations. Encourage collaboration and engagement among internal staff and stakeholders including NMC Group-level Leadership, Regulatory Bodies etc. Support Governance Committees including but not be limited to morbidity and mortality, quality & patient safety, medical complaints, sentinel and adverse events reporting, infection control, accreditation, clinical privileging, and pharmacovigilance. Serve as primary advisor to the Facility Operations, case management and clinical management regarding health, quality, and safety issues. Assure policy and procedures are in place to optimize clinical efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure the ethical medical practice is always maintained and where necessary take action when compromised. Build a culture of respect, trust and professionalism among Medical Staff which is represented by fairness, integrity, and non-discrimination. Oversee several areas related to human resources of Clinical Staff. These include:
o Hiring and privileging Medical Staff


o Training of Medical Staff and healthcare providers,


o Evaluating employee performance


o Appointment ad-hoc panel for reviews / investigations.


Provide clinical direction to Medical Staff including Community-Based Doctors. Facilitating communication among clinicians and Regulatory bodies. Be available to staff to discuss clinical cases or internal matters for service improvement. Support medical education and training, scientific and research activities. Facilitate and analyze (internal and external) audit / inspection results and direct improvement plans to ensure standards (Regulatory, Accreditation, NMC) for patient care are met. Ensure the management and timely reporting of sentinel events to the appropriate Bodies. Develop, implement and monitor preventative measures to reduce medical and clinical complaints. Participate / Lead as a responsible member of the Facility's clinical management team and other work / quality / safety related Committees. Initiate, guide & participate in the hospital's continuous quality improvement activities. Have a wide range of financial and budgeting responsibilities to take sure a facility's finances facilitate patient care strategy effectiveness. Interacting with patients who may be dissatisfied with their care/ Regulatory complaints. Report to the competent authority for any issues that are a threat to patient safety or the public. Ensure confidentiality and comply with data protection norms. Provides leadership, vision, and direction in developing new medical service delivery areas for the facility; directs, monitors and evaluates programs, revising and adapting as necessary and/or appropriate; assists in formulation and/or revision of medical program/clinical services policies and protocols. The duties are not exhaustive, and reasonable modifications can be made from time to time to meet the needs of the service. Any additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Regional Medical Director.
Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems


Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems. Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety Assist with the preparation of risk assessments Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills. Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained
PCI is everyone's responsibility. All staff are required to read and implement the NMC PCI Policy and Strategy in an effort to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors.


The strictest hand hygiene, 5 moments of hand hygiene, bare below the elbows and environmental care, will be expected of all staff, including the post holder, at all times

Education and Certification


Basic Medical Degree Full time valid license as consultant Additional certification / degree in Management / Healthcare Administration or relevant areas - desirable Knowledge and Skills


Proven medical leadership track record with evidence of excellent multi-professional working with clinical and operational colleagues. Knowledge of local (Emirate) and national (UAE / Oman) rules, and regulations. Ability to prioritize workload / work to deadlines under pressure. Ability to develop and influence a culture that promotes clinical engagement in decision making and leading continuous change and improvement in services. Good knowledge of Healthcare Quality & patient safety. Medical Director benefit from having experience/competency in:


Leadership Written, oral and interpersonal communication. Management Analytical thinking and judgment Conflict resolution Negotiation Budgeting and resource planning Decision making and problem solving. Delegation and supervision

Experience


5+ years of management experience in medium to large sized hospitals. * 10+ years of Clinical experience.