Imo International Health Systems is a provider of health services with the goal of enhancing the wellbeing of all individuals. We focus on reducing the healthcare risk of the community by providing quality services for the sick and encouraging preventive behaviors. Imo International Health Systems is a chain of hospitals that is established based on Public Private Partnership between Imo State Government of Nigeria and International Quality Healthcare Consulting LLC, a USA based healthcare organization.
Are you seeking a life changing career to meet the Healthcare needs of the great people of Imo State? Imo Health System is coming to town and we are inviting qualified professionals and support staff to become part of the change by applying for the vacant position below:
Job Title: Medical Director
Location: Ikeduru Corporate Office
Report to: Administrator/President
Supervise: Chief Medical Officers
Job Summary
- Under the leadership of the Administrator and President, the Medical Director develops, implements, and evaluates the medical practice delivery model in accordance with the goals of the organization.
- The Medical Director shares in the administrative functions that directly impact medical services and collaborates with the management team in overall planning and budget activities.
- The Medical Director assures delivery of quality services to all patients.
- In the absence of the President and Administrator, the Medical Director assumes all non-provider leadership responsibilities. Also performs clinical responsibilities as needed.
Responsibilities
Management Functions:
- Participates in the recruitment and selection process for medical providers.
- Performs clinical supervision of medical staff, including regular performance appraisals and feedback to staff.
- Provides supervision of clinical scheduling, call and leave for medical staff.
- Develops, provides, and supervises continuing clinical education and training, as well as orientation of new medical staff.
- Approves student affiliation agreements and student rotations; responsible for overall performance of clinical students in the health centers.
- Advises on purchase of medical equipment.
- Leads planning for the development of new clinical programs.
- Provides counsel in personnel matters relating to the clinical staff.
- Facilitates medical staff/provider meetings.
- Performs periodic review of practice management functions and quarterly medical record reviews for all medical staff focusing on quality of care
- Works with the Compliance Officer to develop compliance and safety programs
- Reviews input from medical staff on their ideas and concerns with the Executive Director.
- Develops standards and qualifications for medical personnel.
- Develops and approves of medical practice procedures and policies.
- Keeps abreast of all regulations and advises management team on necessary changes.
- Provides clinical guidance and regularly reports on clinical activities at the Board of Director’s meetings.
- Serves as a liaison between medical staff and administration.
- Represents the hospital system at local medical societies, hospitals, professional organizations, groups and agencies. Advises on schedules of fees (and related discounts for services to patients, as appropriate) to be charged for professional services rendered by PHC medical providers.
- Participates, in conjunction with the management team, in the overall budget planning and monitoring process; reviews the formulation and evaluation of project goals and budgets.
- Attends designated meetings and represents the hospital system at local, state and federal level.
- Oversee and maintain performance improvement processes
- Reviews results of patient satisfaction surveys and patient complaints.
- Actively participates and supports the Health Disparities Collaborative efforts throughout the health center.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Job Applications and CV's to:
[email protected] indicating their preferred location in the Job Application or Cover letter.
Or
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