Head of Medical Services Vacancy at Nakasero Hospital Limited in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Head of Medical Services

Organisation:Nakasero Hospital Limited
Duty Station:Kampala, Uganda
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.

Deadline:  31st October, 2013