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Chief Medical Officer at CCAP Synod of Livingstonia

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  • Ekwendeni
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CCAP Synod of Livingstonia

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

VACANCY

Our Vision

To be a Christ-like growing, exemplary and compassionate health care provider of choice in our region.

Our Mission

To promote and provide holistic, quality, accessible and patient-centered care which reflects the love of Christ at all times.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacancy in the Health Department of CCAP Synod of Livingstonia- Ekwendeni Mission Hospital.

Job Title : Chief Medical Officer

Grade : F

Reporting to : The Executive Director

Location : Ekwendeni Mission Hospital

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATION

  • Analysing operations to evaluate performance of the hospital and its staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

  • Approving contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, state agencies, and other organizational entities.

  • Reviewing reports submitted by Departmental Heads to recommend approval or to suggest changes.

  • Making periodic Health Center doctor’s visits.

  • Chairing the hospital management committee responsible for running the hospital.

  • Attending standing meetings (board meetings, etc.)

MEDICAL

  • Monitoring quality and appropriateness of medical care.

  • Providing guidance and leadership for performance guidelines.

  • Developing policies and procedures.

  • Managing strategic development.

  • Overseeing clinical peer review.

  • Overseeing documentation and care planning.

  • Managing physician relations and/or representation.

  • Handling clinical patient complaints.

  • Addressing emergency issues.

  • Supporting physician education.

  • Managing community relations.

  • Handling physician behaviour and impairment issues.

  • Any duties that may be assigned from time to time

EDUCATIONAL BACKGRUND

  • A holder of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) obtained from a recognized training institution and must be registered with Medical Council of Malawi.

  • Those with a Master’s Degree in relevant field will have an added advantage.

  • At least three (3) years’ work experience as Principal Medical Officer or five (5) years’ work experience as Medical Officer.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Proven leadership abilities and experience in Management.

  • Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, policies and procedures.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with health care providers and other stakeholders

  • Must be a Christian in good standing

  • A team Leader with excellent supervisory, communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to make decisions, solve problem and work under pressure with minimum supervision

Method Of Application

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, relevant copies of Certificates with names and contact numbers of at least three traceable referees by 21st June, 2024 to:

The Executive Director

CCAP Synod of Livingstonia

Health Department

P.O Box 1000

Mzuzu

Email:[email protected] Cc: [email protected] ,

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