Head of Medical Services(Nakasero Hospital Limited)-career opportunities

Job Title: Head of Medical Services
Organisation: Nakasero Hospital Limited
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline:  31st October, 2013
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About NHL:
Nakasero Hospital Limited (NHL) is a private hospital in Kampala that opened its doors to outpatient treatment in March 2009 and inpatient treatment, the same year. Our mission is to provide quality medical care to patients, to fill the gap which is created by lack of adequate medical facilities in the country.

Job Summary:
The Head of Medical Services is responsible for the delivery of excellent Medical Services and Clinical Supervision at NHL.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Supervise clinical peer review.
    Oversee documentation and care planning
    Manage physician relations and/or representation
    Handle clinical patient complaints
    Address emergency clinical issues
    Manage the strategic development of Clinical Services at the Hospital
    Provide leadership in developing creative, innovative and cost-effective healthcare at NHL
    Monitor quality and appropriateness of medical care within the hospital
    Develop clinical policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should possess a post-graduate degree in Medicine, with ten (10) years postgraduate experience in private or public healthcare management.
    At least seven (7) years in senior clinical practice with management/leadership roles in a similar sized healthcare facility.
    Valid registration and practicing license from the Medical & Dental Council
    Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-task setting.
    Possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
    Possess high analytical skills.
    Good computer literacy skills

How to Apply:
All candidates who are suitably qualified are advised to send their applications to contact the Human Resources for a detailed job description. All applications must be received by 19th July 2013 and addressed to: Human Resource Office Vacancy for:
 Head of Medical Services
 P.O .Box 25261-
 Kampala, Uganda,
East Africa Telephone: +25641-4-346150/2/4, +25631-2-346150/2
Email: hr@nhl.co.ug.

NB: Nakasero Hospital Limited is an equal opportunities employer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.