Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates to fill the under listed position is thehospital: Medical Director

Job Purpose

• To provide leadership and direction to medical, dental and allied health staff to continuously develop and maintain the highest level of quality care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The position is a full-time job
• Oversee activities related to quality improvement, utilization management, risk management patient care.
• Coordinate activities of the clinical Directorates
• Develop and clearly define guidelines for attending physicians as they relate to the Hospital and its policies and procedures
• Develop and monitor research and Development programmes of the hospital
• Coordinate clinical post-graduate education/training programmes of medical, dental and allied health personnel
• Provide technical advice on staffing requirements for efficient clinical services in the hospital
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of medical, dental and allied health staff
• Ensure the equitable distribution of clinical personnel in the hospital
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of clinical personnel in the hospital
• Submit regular and annual reports on clinical activities
• Ensure the welfare and professional development of clinical personnel in the hospital
• Constitute medical boards
• Advise the Chief Executive and management on clinical matters
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Executive

Qualification Required & Experience

• Fellow of a postgraduate medical college and in good standing with the Medical and Dental Council, Ghana
• Evidence of and continuing professional development and training in leadership and management
• At least 5 years post qualification experience 2 years of which should be in management/supervisory position
• Experience in policy and standards development
• Experience in service development
• Research experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personnel Traits for the Position

• Broad knowledge and understanding of ministry of health/teaching hospital policies and operating procedures
• Broad knowledge and understanding of quality assurance issues
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to work, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to organize workload and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Advocacy and negotiation skills
• Conflict management skills
• Good computer literacy and skills
• Good flair for writing reports on the job
• Demonstrate flexibility and a methodological approach to work
• Goal oriented and honest
• Highly motivated for the position

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons are to submit their application letter together with detailed CVs, names of three referees (who will be willing to provide confidential report on them and a 2-page vision statement for the position applied for.

Applications should reach the address below:

The Chief Executive
Komfo Ankye Teaching Hospital
P.O.Box 1934
Kumasi

Closing Date: 21 March, 2018