Job Title: Hospital Director
Organisation: Benedictine Eye Hospital
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Benedictine Eye Hospital (BEH) is a Private Not-For-Profit service of the Benedictine Monastery of Tororo, Uganda. The mission of Benedictine Eye Hospital is to improve the social economic status of the society through prevention of visual impairments and the treatment, rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disability (with special focus on children).
Job Summary: The Hospital Director will be responsible for
the overall operational and financial management by providing leadership and
guidance in fundraising, planning and directing its strategic plan to achieve
its overarching goals. The incumbent will act as the key focal person for the
hospital and also be responsible for building and maintaining effective
relationships between its internal stakeholders, key external stakeholders and
the community at large to ensure a smooth continuation of a quality programme.
the overall operational and financial management by providing leadership and
guidance in fundraising, planning and directing its strategic plan to achieve
its overarching goals. The incumbent will act as the key focal person for the
hospital and also be responsible for building and maintaining effective
relationships between its internal stakeholders, key external stakeholders and
the community at large to ensure a smooth continuation of a quality programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work
as a dynamic, innovative leader using a influencing style to ensure that
the hospital is run effectively and efficiently; - Ensure
adherence and compliance with local legal and legislative requirements in
addition to donor and best practice of managing health facilities are in
place for the hospital; - Oversee,
coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of
program goals, strategies and action plans to achieve stated outcomes
objectives, procedures and priorities; - Oversee
the development of annual work plans and related budgets for the hospital; - Build
and strengthen working partnerships working with key partners, support
services and suppliers to ensure optimal functioning of the hospital; - Establish
and maintain systems for managing hospital’s assets and inventory, and to
ensure a continuous flow of hospital supplies for proper functioning of
the hospital; - As
member of the Hospital Management Team (HMT), organize and chair its
meetings; - Establish
budgets and develop a long term financial viability; - Organize
General Assembly meetings and Board of Director meetings; - Supervise
the management of CBR and other programs; - Design,
prepare and implement mechanisms for raising funds for the continuity of
the hospital; - Responsible
for overall audits, and reporting to both internal and external
stakeholders; - Establish
monthly reporting to the Board (financial and narrative); - Ensure
that the hospital’s premises, equipment, utilities, and transport are well
managed and in good condition; - Maintain
communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department
heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental
functioning.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Strategic
leadership of the hospital including facilitation of Organization Vision
and Values; - Programmes
well managed within the reasonable time and budgets; - Alternative
funding streams for Hospital’s growth and development; - Positive
work environment to ensure positive staff morale and quality services; - Regular
and effective linkages with both internal and external stakeholders; - Properly
managed and functioning hospital.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Health Service
Management. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
or its equivalent; - A
Diploma in Projects planning & Management is an added advantage. - At
least ten years’ experience in a senior management role; - Past
exposure and experience in the management of a busy health facility is
desirable; - Demonstrated
experience in developing fundraising plans, budgets, work plans and
performance reports required; - Demonstrated
experience and success in fundraising from multiple donor channels; - Strong
leadership skills with a track record of inspiring and motivating others
to achieve success; - Ability
to manage several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines; - Excellent
verbal and written communication skills including the ability to make
effective presentations; - Excellent
problem-solving skills; - Proven
financial and analytical abilities; - Excellent
Computer literacy with a sound knowledge of Microsoft office applications
such as Word, excel & power point; - Excellent
time management and organizational ability; - Professional
work approach and attitude; - A
high level of integrity, superior judgment and ethical standards; - Proven
ability to work autonomously and in a team based environment.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should e-mail an updated CV and cover letter explaining
suitability for the post including three professional referees with the
position you are applying for in the subject line to: [email protected].
interested candidates should e-mail an updated CV and cover letter explaining
suitability for the post including three professional referees with the
position you are applying for in the subject line to: [email protected].
NB: The
attachments should not exceed 2 MB will not be considered.
attachments should not exceed 2 MB will not be considered.
Deadline: 14th August, 2015 by 5PM
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