AU Head, Medical Support Services Jobs in Nigeria
AU Head, Medical Support Services Jobs in Nigeria
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Context:
Responsible for the overall supervision and management of the Division as well as the design of strategies and policies. Lead Division’s activities, plans, priorities, and workflows in Radiology, Pharmacy and Laboratory Units.
Task
Main Functions:
Manage the work of the Division and supervise direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s performance management policy and system;
Design strategies and policies consistent with the Department’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;
Contribute to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensure implementation at division level;
Manage risk within the division and recommend mitigation strategies
Design and plan policy programs to achieve the strategies;
Develop new and review activities as components of the strategies and policies;
Address problems in arising to current approaches to relevant area.
Engage stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies;
Represent the organisation and explain its position at conferences;
Mobilise funding from all donors to use to execute strategies and activities.
Contribute to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.
Create an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression.
Specific Responsibilities:
Supervise and manage the employees of the Division with regard to organisation and performance evaluation.
Design strategies and policies consistent with the AU’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area.
Prioritize Medical programs and priorities, set the direction for Division’s activities, plans, priorities, and workflows in Radiology, Pharmacy and Laboratory Units respectively.
Coordinate the activities of the different Units to support the expert clinical care of MHSD clients.
Represent the Department in all meetings related to health issues and report back on issues discussed and on action required to the immediate supervisor.
Ensure overall management of the Division; including performance, quality assurance, staff issues and budget related matters of all units under him/ her.
Provide substantive 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.
Produce and submit periodic reports on activities and specific missions.
To participate in upgrading the AU Medical and Health Services Directorate in respect of Equipment, Diagnostic technologies and Continuous Medical Education.
Oversee the continuing medical education programs for Medical Staff and training of Clinical Attaches and Interns within the Division.
Participate 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).
To participate in various
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.
Requirements
Academic Requirements:
Candidates must have a Degree in Medicine with Master’s degree in one the following fields: Radiology, Laboratory or Pharmacy.
Must be a Member of a professional Regional College of Pathologists, Radiologist or Pharmacologists) with Ten (10) years work experience, including 5 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.
Experience as head of a clinical unit, section, service or department will be an advantage.
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;
Experience in management, excellent ability to facilitate interpersonal relationships, the ability to organize and motivate others and work in a multicultural environment;
Excellent ability in the drafting, reporting and presentation skills.
Good skills in planning and organization
Sound 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.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; AU Head, Medical Support Services Jobs in Nigeria
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