Job Description

Requisition Number 3397BR

About the Agency

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information

Agency Aga Khan Health Services

The position The Medical Director will provide oversight of clinical governance, to ensure the safe delivery of high-quality medical services at The Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu and its outreach health facilities (collectively known as the AKHK Kisumu cluster).

Being an accomplished clinician, the selected candidate will undertake both clinical activities related to his / her specialty and will also assume the role of the Medical Director. Reporting to the Cluster Chief Executive Officer, the key roles and responsibilities of the Medical Director are as follows:- Key Roles & Responsibilities Direct and lead compliance to Clinical governance of health care practices, institutional Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) and Medical Executive Committee (MEC) in the hospital. Provide leadership and compliance in clinical audits in the Hospital. Accountable for clinical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) monitoring and improvement where needed. Formulate and contribute to the strategic and budget planning process including operational, capital, human resource. Lead Mortality/Morbidity reviews and escalate appropriate measures to manage and mitigate risks. Coordinate the functioning of the medical staff, implementation and enforcement of the Hospital Bylaws, Policies, and the Bylaws and Rules & Regulations of the medical staff. Work closely with the AKHK CEO, and Heads of Departments to promote, support and facilitate relevant clinical mandates, philosophy, objectives, and policies. Management of performance of Heads of Departments, developing goals & objectives, budgets & planning activities, and conducting annual Performance reviews. Providing clinical service and contribute to administrative and academic endeavors which include teaching, training and development of residents / students. Take an active part in the development of the Academic program at the hospital and associated health services, where applicable. Develop scholarly and research activities and is encouraged to attract resources from extra-mural sources, subject to the provisions, rules and regulations of the Hospital. Participate in required Departmental meetings, Senior Leadership meetings, Board meetings, Administrative/Clinical committees, or such other meetings as required in his/her capacity as Medical Director of the Hospital. Conduct clinical activities and share the on-call responsibilities as per his/her service responsibilities to the Hospital. He/She will not be permitted to undertake private practice. Build a solid network and links with other Healthcare Institutions, Associations, and affiliations globally to promote the Hospital's healthcare services, initiatives, programs and products in the market.

The requirements Qualification & Experience Advanced Post-graduate degree or masters in relevant field Experience of working effectively at a strategic level in a reputable hospital with minimum experience of seven to ten progressive years Advanced training and experience in relevant /related medical field/public health and/or business management in the health sector is desirable. Experience in effectively balancing healthcare and administrative objectives. A seasoned and successful leader, ideally in healthcare service delivery with an understanding of health promotion and disease prevention activities. Knowledge of modern management principles, practices and methods in operations, finance and administration. Excellent people management, interpersonal, leadership and delegation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Excellent project management and organizational skillPersonnel attributes High integrity Clinical credibility Communication skills Interdisciplinary team building skills. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts. Ability to build consensus, take decisions. Strategic thinking and leadership skills

Sector Social Development

Salary Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires 24-Jun-2023