REPORTS TO : CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
CURRENT GRADE : F (1)
STATION : PARIRENYATWA GROUP OF HOSPITALS
(PGH) & INGUTSHENI CENTRAL HOSPITALS
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for overseeing clinical services, ensuring high quality care, policy compliance, staff management, patient safety and continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Give direction and leadership to all clinical services within the hospital
- Develop, implement and enforce clinical policies and protocols to enhance patient safety and care quality
- Monitor and evaluate clinical services, driving continuous improvement in healthcare delivery
- Make critical decisions about patient care, clinical protocols, and resource allocation in collaboration with senior medical and administrative staff
- Provide guidance on best practices and professional development
- Utilise clinical data to make informed decisions, improve outcomes and ensure efficiency in service delivery
- Monitor adherence to protocols such as infection control, medication safety and patient handling
- Promote and implement evidence based clinical practices
- Oversee patient satisfaction initiatives
- Collaborate with other Directorates to ensure safe clinical practices
- Initiate strategies to improve quality by promoting medical audit throughout the hospital and encourage the development of evidence based clinical practice and research
- Promote and support clinical initiatives within the institution fostering an environment of innovation and evidence
- Encourage and support the continuous professional development (CPD) of clinical staff, including organizing training sessions, workshops and opportunities for further education
- Participate in the selection and appointment of staff as required
- Participate in disciplinary processes associated with professional matters for medical staff acting in accordance with agreed and appropriate procedures
- Delegate duties to subordinates, monitoring and assessing performance of subordinates, giving advice and on job training, appraising staff and checking compliance
- Implement performance appraisal systems to assess and improve the performance of clinical staff, identifying areas for skill development or intervention
- Mentor and supervise senior clinical healthcare staff
- Supervise and support medical staff, ensuring alignment with hospital goals and standards
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of surgery (MBCHB) degrees or equivalent
- Consultant/Specialist in a medical field for at least 5 years with good standing.
- At least 3 years’ experience in an administrative/management position in medical/ clinical areas is essential.
- Previous attendance/participation in a management development programme will be an added advantage.
- Must be on the Specialist register of the Medical & Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ).
- Outstanding analytical, conceptual and interpersonal skills
- Results oriented, assertive and ability to communicate at all levels
HOW TO APPLY:
- Applications must be addressed to the Secretary, Health Service Commission, Old Parirenyatwa Hospital, P.O. Box A6104 Avondale Harare through this link https://applications.hsc.org.zw/form.php.
- Fill in the Application Form attaching all the requested documents including application letter, detailed CVs and copies of certificates not later than Monday, 07 July 2025.