TUSEKELEMO COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTRE

POSITION: Medical Director

START DATE: 1 January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th November, 2022

CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time/3 Years renewable Contract

INTRODUCTION:

Tusekelemo is a not-for-profit health institution whose mandate is to provide holistic health care to the community. It is conveniently located within Town Centre along Buteko Street in Mkushi.

JOB PURPOSE:

We are looking for a dedicated Medical Director to ensure the efficient operation of our healthcare facility. He/she will work with other medical staff and the Administrator to oversee all processes in the facility to ensure our patients receive the best care possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Recruiting and managing physicians, nurses, paramedics and other medical and non-medical staff
• Examining and coordinating the facility’s activities to guarantee medical quality
• Assisting with training, continuing education and promotion of subordinate staff
• Establish medical protocols
• Stay up to date on medical trends
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

REMUNERATION:

A competitive local salary plus other benefits

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

The applicant would require a minimum of the following skills and attributes;

• Proven work experience as a Medical Director or similar role
• A license and certification to practice medicine
• Ten or more years’ experience in hospital administration
• A General Medical Practitioner with over Fifteen years of experience in General Practice
• Extensive experience in comprehensive healthcare including medical/surgical emergencies and HIV/AIDS management
• Skilled in Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Cardiac, Respiratory and basis surgical procedures, C Sections and Trauma care
• An effective staff motivator with a keen interest in staff development and a track record for building high performance teams.
• A highly motivated and competent Clinician with a record of dependable performance in a similar post.