Job Description
Pirimiti Hospital is one of the fastest growing hospitals under Zomba Diocese. The Hospital’s mission is to continue the healing ministry of Christ, promotion of human life, the provision of preventive, curative and rehabilitative services in a holistic manner in accordance with the needs of the communities and call to compassion and having respect for dignity of the person in line with Catholic core values and principles. To achieve its mission statement, the hospital is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position;
Position: Clinical Superintendent – Grade H (1 post)
Job summary
Reporting to the Senior Medical Officer, the Clinical Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing the clinical operations and management of the hospital. The incumbent will ensure the delivery of high – quality patient care, manage clinical resources and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Carrying out basic general surgical / obstetric and gynecological procedures and attending to theatre emergencies.
- Providing direction and leadership in the facilitation and implementation of clinical policies, guidelines, standards and procedures to ensure high quality patient care.
- Conducting regular ward rounds of admitted patients to review possible discharges, treatment and any other related management.
- Overseeing the day – to – day clinical operations, including resource allocation, staffing and patient flow.
- Conducting regular outpatient clinics.
- Participating in the night calls.
- Supervising clinical staff performance and consequently conducting performance evaluation biannually in consultation with Human Resource Department.
- Identifying, assessing and mitigating clinical risks to ensure patient safety and minimizing adverse events.
- Preparation of Clinical Department budget and presenting it to management for approval.
- Planning and preparing sound programmes for the department consequently monitoring and evaluating implementation.
- Fostering effective communication and collaboration between clinical staff, management and other stakeholders.
- Facilitating monthly and quarterly meetings for all clinical cadres.
- Implementing and monitoring quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Ensuring correct and complete recording of data in relevant HMIS registers and instruments
- Ensuring timely processing of data and dissemination to all relevant stakeholders including timely submission of HMIS and departmental reports to designated supervisor
- Performing routine monitoring of health indicators and using information in planning and management of health services
- Lobbying with management and ensuring that required equipment is available and equitably distributed to meet hospital standards.
- Identifying staff training needs and monitoring the implementation of continuous professional development of clinical staff
- Staying up-to-date with the latest medical research, technologies and best practices to inform clinical decision-making.
- Investigating and managing clinical incidents, including adverse events and near misses.
- Ensuring that all clinical staff are practising legally and that they are duly registered with their respective Regulatory Bodies.
- Taking a leading role in identifying training needs for the clinical department to be included in the annual training plan
- Any other lawful duties assigned from time to time
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Obstetrics and Gynecology / Surgery from a recognized training institution.
- Registered with the Medical Council of Malawi
Knowledge, Ability and Skills
- Well conversant with the Health System in Malawi;
- Ability to lead, motivate and inspire teams;
- Strong analytical and problem identification and solving skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Mode of Application
Interested candidates should submit or send their applications together with their CVs with names and contact details of three traceable referees to the following address:
The Hospital Director
Pirimiti Hospital
P.O Box 120
Zomba.
Email Address: matolajamesjunior@gmail.com
Copy: novamacnovance@gmail.com
The closing date for receiving applications is 24th February, 2025.