Vacancy title:
Medical Director

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Ngora Freda Carr Hospital (Church of Uganda)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 13 2025

Duty Station:
Mukura Road | Ngora | Ngora | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Reports to: Board of Governors
Duty Station: Ngora Freda Carr Hospital (Church of Uganda)
Job Purpose: Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all clinical services to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to medical standards, guide and supervise medical staff performance, promoting professional development and operational efficiency, and support the development and implementation of healthcare policies and programs aligned with the hospital's mission and goals.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or MBBS) from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate degree or specialization in a medical field (e.g., Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, etc.) is often required or preferred.
• Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Health Services Management, or Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
• Fully registered and licensed by the national medical council or regulatory body (e.g., Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council for Uganda).
• Must be in good standing with no disciplinary record.

Professional Experience:

• At least 10 years of clinical experience, with a strong background in patient care.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or managerial role in a health facility.
• Proven experience in healthcare administration, hospital management, or policy development.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of health systems, health financing, and clinical governance.
• Strategic planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with medical ethics and legal healthcare frameworks.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Committed to continuous improvement and patient safety.
• Able to work under pressure and in complex settings.
• Demonstrates visionary leadership and innovation.

Key Results Outputs for the Medical Director:

1. Clinical Leadership and Oversight: Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all clinical departments to ensure quality patient care and adherence to clinical standards and protocols.
2. Implementation of Clinical Policies and Guidelines: Oversees the development, implementation, and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs), clinical guidelines, and medical protocols in line with national health policies.
3. Supervision and Performance Management of Medical Staff: Manages and appraises the performance of doctors, specialists, and clinical teams, ensuring professional development and high standards of practice.
4. Quality Assurance and Patient Safety: Leads quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audits, and ensures compliance with patient safety standards.
5. Training, Mentorship, and Capacity Building: Facilitates Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions, internship supervision, and ongoing capacity building of clinical staff.
6. Medical Reports and Advisory Role to Management: Prepares regular clinical reports, disease surveillance updates, and provides technical advice to hospital management on clinical and medical service planning.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

• Details of Job Descriptions and qualifications can be viewed from the hospital website: www.ngorahospital.org or from the Hospital Notice Board.
• Interested applicants should deliver their hard copy handwritten applications together with detailed CV and a recommendation letter from the Church leader to the office of the Human Resource Officer, Ngora Freda Carr Hospital, P.O. Box 05, Ngora - Mukura Road, not later than Friday 13th June, 2025 by 5:00 PM.

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