Chief Medical Director at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH)
P. M. B 5025 Nnewi, Anambra State

Vacancy for The Post of Chief Medical Director
Internal and External applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Chief Medical Director of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.

NAUTH, a 355 bed multi annex complex was establish 25 years ago to provide both specialized and comprehensive medical care services in the State and beyond. It is also vigorously engaged in the other vital functions of training and research.

Job Description
The Chief Medical Director is the Chief Accounting Officer of the Hospital and he is charged with responsibilities of executing policies and matters affecting the day to day management of the affairs of the Hospital subject to general control of the Management Board (cap 463 of Law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1990)

Qualifications and Experiences
Candidates must:
1. Be medically qualified and registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for at least twelve (12) years.
2. Possess a post-graduate medical qualification obtained at least (5) years prior to the date of this advertisement and registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
3. Have considerable experience in administration of health matters
4. Show evidence of high-level managerial and executive capacity in the administration of a tertiary medical institution.
5. Have a professional and academic standing that must be sufficiently high to command national and international respect, such that it would enhance the good reputation already established for this Teaching Hospital.
6. Have the ability to:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the institution. Harness the human and material resources for the achievement of the institution’s goal as directed by the Board of Management.
- Drive the clinical and non clinical staff for the achievement of corporate goals.

Essential Skills and Qualities
1. Impeccable character with proven qualities of dynamic leadership.
2. Courageous in taking independent decisions based on the merit of facts on issues and not on the basis of pressure or sentiments from individuals or groups.
3. Unassailable integrity and commitment to anti-corruption, due process and SERVICOM.
4. High reputation with connections capable of attracting local and international support to supplement Government subventions in the upgrading of the services of this Hospital.
5. Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and formal training In Administration/Management will be an added advantage.

Remuneration:
The salary is consolidated and the successful appointee shall enjoy the benefits of the office as applicable to Chief Executive of Federal Parastatals as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Tenure of Office
The appointment is for a term of four years in the first instance and renewable, subject to satisfactory performance, for another four (4)years.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2012

Method of Application
Applicants are to forward sixteen (16) copies of:
* Their applications and detailed curriculum vitae and photocopies of their credentials.
* Their vision for the Hospital in the next four (4) years and beyond in a sealed envelope and marked “Post of the Chief Medical Director” on the top left hand corner to:

Secretary To The NAUTH Management Board/Director Of Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 5025 Nnewi, Anambra State

Names and addresses of three referees whose report should be forwarded in sealed envelope to the undersigned.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.