• Application Deadline: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Medical Support Services


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 12 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Requisition ID: 1326

Reports to: Director

Directorate / Department: Medical and Health Services

Division: Medical Support Services

Number of Direct Reports: 1

Number of Indirect Reports: 14

Job Grade: P5

Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

To provide technical leadership for the supervision and management for the effective performance of the Radiology, Pharmacy and Laboratory Units.

Main Functions

• Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s Performance Management policy and system;


• Designs strategies and policies consistent with the Department’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;


• Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensure implementation at division level;


• Manages risk within the division and recommend mitigation strategies


• Designs and plans policy programs to achieve the strategies;


• Develops new and reviews activities as components of the strategies and policies;


• Addresses problems in arising to current approaches to relevant area.


• Engages stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies;


• Represents the organisation and explain its position at conferences;


• Mobilises funding from all donors to use to execute strategies and activities.


• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.


• Creates an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression.

Specific Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the employees of the Division with regard to organisation and performance evaluation.


• Designs strategies and policies consistent with the AU’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area.


• Prioritizes Medical programs and priorities, set the direction for Division’s activities, plans, priorities, and workflows in Radiology, Pharmacy and Laboratory Units respectively.


• Coordinates the activities of the different Units to support the expert clinical care of MHSD clients.


• Represents the Department in all meetings related to health issues and report back on issues discussed and on action required to the immediate supervisor.


• Ensures overall management of the Division; including performance, quality assurance, staff issues and budget related matters of all units under him/ her.


• Provides input into the recruitment of Division/MHSD staff as required.


• Set performance standards for self and staff, conduct performance appraisals on schedule and resolve intra unit conflicts.


• Produces and submits periodic reports on activities and specific missions.


• Participates in the upgrade of the AU Medical and Health Services Directorate in respect of Equipment, Diagnostic technologies and Continuous Medical Education.


• Oversees the continuing medical education programs for Medical Staff and training of Clinical Attaches and Interns within the Division.


• Participates in the development and delivery of health promotion, disease prevention and occupational Health and Safety programs of the Directorate (including HIV and AIDS in the workplace).


• Participates in programs of AU Medical Services Directorate in respect to technical advice to AU Regional Offices, Organs and AU Field Missions.


• Ensures overall management of the Division; budget management, monitoring, analysis, evaluation of staff performance, grievance and progressive discipline, and fiscal needs in conformity with the relevant rules and procedures


• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by his immediate supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Medicine (MD, MBBS, BMBCh) with 12 years post qualification relevant experience Relevant work experience within a government hospital or private practice, or an International organization which 7 years should be  at managerial level and 5 years at supervisory level


• Must be a Member/ MMED of a professional Regional College of Physicians (Pathologists, Radiologist or Pharmacologists) with Ten (10) years work experience, including 5 years as Head of Department. OR


• Fellow of a professional Regional College of Physicians (Pathologists, Radiologist or Pharmacologists) with Eight (8) years work experience in a clinical role, including 3 years as Head of Department.


• Must be licensed to practice medicine as a Specialist in Laboratory Medicine/ Radiologist/ Pharmacologist in his/her home country or country of residence, as at the time of application.


• Must have gained eExperience as head of a clinical unit, section, service or department will be an advantage.


• Must have specialization in one of these specialties: Laboratory Medicine, Radiology or Clinical Pharmacology.


• Documented training in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Required Skills:

• A demonstrated ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners


• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally


• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies


• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff


• Working knowledge in the areas of policy analysis, and program / project management;


• Interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and work in a multicultural environment;


• Report writing and presentation skills.


• Planning and organization skills


• Scientific communication abilities as evidenced by scientific /other publications.


• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Perspective:


• Developing Others:


• Change Management:


• Managing Risk:

Core Competencies:

• Building relationships:


• Foster Accountability Culture:


• Learning Orientation:


• Communicating with impact:

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual thinking:


• Job Knowledge Sharing;


• Drive for Results


• Fosters Innovation:

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.


• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  26,208.00   (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.