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• Provides
  leadership in the areas of strategic planning, strategy execution and
  implementation of care management programs;
• Oversees,
  directs and supports the rendering of medical management decisions that
  maximize benefits for patients while pursuing and supporting hospital
  objectives;
• Monitors
  effectiveness of management practices and productivity indicators using
  available data such as turnover rates, absenteeism, budget variance,
  patient, nurse, midwife and staff satisfaction surveys;
• Demonstrates
  effective leadership skills of delegation, organization, and coordination
  of the intra-department activities and inter-department integration;
• Assures
  the ongoing development and implementation of policies and procedures that
  guide and support the provision of medical staff services;
• Coordinates
  with the Chief Medical Officer and Hospital Director for the procurement
  of medical supplies and equipment in accordance with hospital policies,
  procedures and objectives and best practices in clinical care;
• Manage,
  supervise and appraise subordinate staff;
• Assesses
  and communicates recommendations for utilization of space, space needs,
  equipment, personnel and other resources as needed;
• Prepares
  and submits reports as necessary to the Hospital Director and/or Executive
  Committee in an accurate and timely manner;
• Facilitates
  nurse, midwife and other medical staff interactions to ensure effective
  and efficient delivery of quality medical care consistent with the mission
  and vision of Old Kampala Hospital;
• Coordinates
  with the Chief Medical Officer and Hospital Director to create and update
  as required medical staff policies and procedures and ensures effective
  and efficient implementation;
• Serves
  as liaison with external parties and institutions as required;
• Oversees
  and manages all on-site inspections, assisting inspectors and surveyors in
  the performance of their duties, and provides reports as required to
  follow-up;
• Develops
  an effective process for nurse, midwife and other medical staff (other
  than physician) development and retention;
• Ensures
  appointment of nurse, midwife and other medical staff and privileges are
  compliant with sound credentialing practices;
• Collaborates
  with Hospital Director and/or Executive Committee in respect of the
  preparation of agenda and materials for staff meetings;
• Participates
  in professional organizations and represents the hospital in a
  professional, competent manner in the community;
• Maintains
  a work pace appropriate to the workload including direct patient care as
  required and
• Performs
  other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• The
  applicant must hold a diploma in Nursing and Midwifery from an accredited
  school
• Registered
  by the Nurses and Midwives Council of Uganda
• At
  least seven years of increasingly responsible experience in healthcare including
  at least 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital setting.
• Ability
  to act as an effective agent for change, recognizes the need for change
  and adapts and inspires others to adapt;
• Ability
  to address both broad and strategic issues and the management of
  day-to-day operations;
• Ability
  to analyze and solve problems by taking into account various points of
  view;
• Ability
  to innovate, encourage creative thinking and imaginative solutions to
  issues or problems;
• Ability
  to serve as an effective champion for quality and continuous performance
  improvement using passion and persuasive skills;
• Comprehensive
  and thorough understanding of all elements of healthcare delivery
  including strategy, business planning, operations and financial
  management;
• Demonstrated
  leadership track record that shows an ability to gain credibility, to
  influence and achieve with and without direct authority and to work
  collaboratively with the Executive Committee, physicians, medical and
  other staff;
• Exceptional
  inter-personal skills, customer service and ability to establish and
  maintain effective working relationships;
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Excellent
  analytical and report writing skills;
• Proficient
  computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications);
• Knowledge
  of applicable laws, regulatory requirements and best practices in clinical
  care; and
• Possesses
  the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance
  of assigned duties.

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