MEDICAL DIRECTOR

1. Clinical Leadership

• Patient Care Standards: Establish and maintain high standards of patient care and ensure that clinical practices align with current medical guidelines, best practices and Hospitals policies.
• Medical Staff Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the medical staff, fostering a collaborative and professional environment.
• Clinical Protocols: Develop and implement clinical protocols, pathways and policies to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

2. Quality Assurance and Improvement

• Quality Metrics: Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators related to quality of patient care and patient safety.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives for continuous quality improvement, including MAC committee, morbidity and mortality reviews, root cause analysis and performance improvement plans.
• Accreditation and Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards such as Safecare and ISO.

3. Administrative Oversight

• Budget Management: Collaborate with the finance department to develop and manage the Medical departments budget including staffing, equipment and supply costs.
• Resource Allocation: Oversee the allocation of medical resources to ensure optimal utilization and efficiency.
• Medical Records: Ensure that accurate and complete medical records are maintained, complying with legal and hospital requirements.

4. Strategic Planning

• Healthcare Services Development: Identify and develop new healthcare services and programs that meet the needs of the community and align with the Hospitals strategic goals.
• Long- term planning: Participate in long term strategic planning to enhance the hospitals growth and sustainability.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market analysis to understand trends, competitors

5. Staff Management and Development

• Recruitment and Retention: Oversee the recruitment, retention and professional development of medical staff, ensuring a high caliber of clinical talent.
• Training Programs: Develop and implement training and continuous education programs to ensure medical staff competency and growth.
• Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance evaluations for medical staff, providing constructive feedback and setting performance goals.

6. Patient and community Engagement

• Patient Experience: Work to improve the overall patient experience, addressing patient concerns and fostering a patient centered care environment.
• Community Outreach: Engage with the community to promote public health initiatives, education and preventive care programs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including patients, families, staff and the broader community.

7. Regulatory and Legal Compliance

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensuring all clinical operations comply with government mandated healthcare policies and ethical standards.
• Risk Management: Oversee risk management programs to programs to identify and mitigate potential legal and clinical risks.

8. Technology and Innovation

• Health Information Systems: Oversee the implementation and utilization of health information systems (e.g Electronic Health Records) to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
• Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and practices that can enhance patient care and operational performance.

9. Collaboration and Networking

• Interdepartmental collaboration: Foster effective collaboration between medical departments and other organizational units to ensure cohesive and integrated patient care.
• External Partnerships: Develop and maintain partnerships with other healthcare providers, academic institutions and professional organizations to enhance service offering and professional development opportunities.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS

• M. Med from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Specialist Recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• BLS and ACLS certification
• 10+ years of clinical experience
• 3 years’ experience in a leadership role managing a team.

D. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Superior Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High degree of professionalism and ethics
• Clinical risk management experience