REPORTS TO: PROVINCIAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR
GRADE: F
STATION: (i) Gwanda Provincial Hospital
(ii) Chivhu General Hospital
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides leadership to the Hospital Executive Committee, Departmental Heads and staff of the hospital in order to deliver quality medical care.
Formulates and executes short and long term policies for the hospital in line with guidelines provided by the Provincial Medical Director.
Monitors and evaluates services provided by the hospital regularly.
Ensures cost effective and efficient use of all resources in the hospital and its satellite stations.
Ensures effective management of clinical services and non-clinical support services.
Effects sound human resources management and development i.e. ensure staff performance appraisals are done, identify staff development needs and training programmes etc.
In consultation with the Provincial Medical Director ensures that Ministry of Health and Child Care and provincial health policies are adhered to.
Performs clinical duties when necessary.
Convenes medical boards required for civil servants and any other category of patients as agreed with Provincial Medical Director.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
MBChB or equivalent
Post graduate qualification in public health or equivalent at Masters level.
At least two years’ experience at a grade immediately below the Medical Superintendent grade.
Registration with Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe
Good communication, report writing and presentation skills
Computer literacy
Management training
Prospective candidates will be subjected to mandatory psychometric tests.