Merlin (UK,) an International Non-Governmental Organization
specializing in the provision of health care worldwide, is working in the
Republic of South Sudan to address the humanitarian and health needs in areas
within Eastern Equatoria and Jonglei States.
It is currently seeking to employ a Health professional for the following
position:Job Title: Medical Superintendent
Location of Work: Pibor County, Jonglei State, Boma PHCC+ /Hospital
Line Manager: Senior Health Coordinator
Staff Directly Supervised: Hospital Technical and Administrative staff
Relationships Internally: Senior Health Coordinator/Facility Management Team, Merlin Boma Project Staff
Relationships Externally: County Health Department, Village Health Committee, Other INGOs, UN organizations (WFP, UNICEF, WHO)
Over all Objective of the position
The Medical superintendent will be based in Boma PHCC+/Hospital Pibor County and have overall responsibility for managing the facility in collaboration with the Senior Health Coordinator and Project Coordinator.
He/she will ensure that the facility is managed according to MOH guidelines and Merlin Internal procedures.
Main duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall
responsibility for delivery of quality secondary and primary heath care at
Boma PHCC+
- Oversee
the work of medical staff to ensure that patients receive high-quality
service
- Formulate
internal procedures with which subordinates must comply when performing
tasks.
- Participate
in review of treatment protocols and ensure adherence at all levels in the
facility with MOH standards
- Together
with Senior Health Coordinator and Project Coordinator responsible for
selection and recruitment of all hospital/facility personnel
- Supervise
activities of the hospital administrator, the pharmacy
technologist/technician, laboratory technician, nutrition officer and
heads of departments
- Ensure
medical waste management and infection control practices and protocols are
adhered to in all departments.
- Conduct
appraisal of subordinate staff directly supervised
- Overall
responsibility for discipline of all facility staff
- Responsible
for quantification of needs and ordering of all medical drugs and
consumables
- Chair
regular meetings of facility management and head of departments
- Ensure
that monthly and weekly activity and administrative reports (including
Epidemiological, DHIS, Reproductive Health and Nutrition) are submitted in
a timely manner to the Senior Health coordinator, Country Health Director
and County Health Department.
- Participate
in data analysis and interpretation.
- Lead
and participate in clinical activities including OPD consultations, ward
rounds, and surgical interventions.
- Participate
in conducting of needs assessments, studies and surveys.
- Together
with Senior Health Coordinator organize capacity building sessions through
mentoring, coaching, in-service trainings and CMEs.
- Participate
in drawing work plans, preparation of project proposals and mid-term
reviews with the aim of improving delivery of health care services in the
catchment community.
General requirements:
- To
carry out any other responsibility as assigned by immediate supervisor
- To
be flexible as required
- To
be accountable ,give feedback and information on any ongoing tasks as
required by his/her supervisor(s)
Qualifications:
- Qualified
Medical Doctor with surgical skills with at least 5 years of post
internship clinical and hospital management experience.
- Registered
with Medical Council/Medical Board
- Experience
working in Southern Sudan desirable
- Fluency
in written and spoken English. Knowledge of a local language is an added
advantage.
- Diplomatic
with excellent communication and management skills
- Previous
experience in staff supervision, coaching and training in hospital set up
- Previous
experience in similar position –added advantage
- Ability
to analyze and interpret health data and write concise reports
- Good
computer skills-MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point Presentations.
Closing date for receipt
of applications is 02nd April, 2012.
Applications should be sent to the following by e-mail: chd@merlin-southsudan.org and copied to: boma.shc@merlin-southsudan.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis.
Merlin South Sudan Programme is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications should be sent to the following by e-mail: chd@merlin-southsudan.org and copied to: boma.shc@merlin-southsudan.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis.
Merlin South Sudan Programme is an equal opportunities employer.
