Director Clinical Service

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for overseeing clinical services, ensuring high quality care, policy compliance, staff management, patient safety and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Give direction and leadership to all clinical services within the hospital
• Develop, implement and enforce clinical policies and protocols to enhance patient safety and care quality
• Monitor and evaluate clinical services, driving continuous improvement in healthcare delivery
• Make critical decisions about patient care, clinical protocols, and resource allocation in collaboration with senior medical and administrative staff
• Provide guidance on best practices and professional development
• Utilise clinical data to make informed decisions, improve outcomes and ensure efficiency in service delivery
• Monitor adherence to protocols such as infection control, medication safety and patient handling
• Promote and implement evidence based clinical practices
• Oversee patient satisfaction initiatives
• Collaborate with other Directorates to ensure safe clinical practices
• Initiate strategies to improve quality by promoting medical audit throughout the hospital and encourage the development of evidence based clinical practice and research
• Promote and support clinical initiatives within the institution fostering an environment of innovation and evidence
• Encourage and support the continuous professional development (CPD) of clinical staff, including organizing training sessions, workshops and opportunities for further education
• Participate in the selection and appointment of staff as required
• Participate in disciplinary processes associated with professional matters for medical staff acting in accordance with agreed and appropriate procedures

• Delegate duties to subordinates, monitoring and assessing performance of subordinates, giving advice and on job training, appraising staff and checking compliance
• Implement performance appraisal systems to assess and improve the performance of clinical staff, identifying areas for skill development or intervention
• Mentor and supervise senior clinical healthcare staff
• Supervise and support medical staff, ensuring alignment with hospital goals and standards

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of surgery (MBCHB) degrees or equivalent
• Consultant/Specialist in a medical field for at least 5 years with good standing.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an administrative/management position in medical/ clinical areas is essential.
• Previous attendance/participation in a management development programme will be an added advantage.
• Must be on the Specialist register of the Medical & Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ).
• Outstanding analytical, conceptual and interpersonal skills
• Results oriented, assertive and ability to communicate at all levels

HOW TO APPLY:

• Applications must be addressed to the Secretary, Health Service Commission, Old Parirenyatwa Hospital, P.O. Box A6104   Avondale Harare through this link https://applications.hsc.org.zw/form.php.
• Fill in the Application Form attaching all the requested documents including application letter, detailed CVs and copies of certificates not later than Monday, 07 July 2025. CLICK HERE