Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent's prime mandate will be to take a leadership role in the strategic development and positioning of AKHM health care activities, policies, philosophies, strategies and vision. The position entails accountability for management of technical professional practitioners, and involvement in the institution's strategic and budget planning process.
Key Role and Function
• Provide leadership and compliance in clinical governance and clinical audits in the Hospital.
• Formulate and contribute in 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 AKHM 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.
Key Competencies
• 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 skills
"AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030 We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles."
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Candidates are invited to upload their Resume and Covering Letter ONLY to recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org
Please indicate the position you are interested in on the subject line. Deadline of submitting applications is on 5th November 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Aga Khan Hospital. Mombasa is an equal opportunity Employer.