Medical Superintendent

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Purpose/Objective

To oversee the general administration and management of the hospital's daily operations, including planning, human resource management, financial oversight, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the provision of health services
• Ensure good governance in the hospital
• Oversee the planning and development of new specialized units and maintenance of facilities
• Use of Information, Communication and Technology to enhance service delivery
• Participate in development of Annual Work Plan and implementation
• Provide guidance in the development of departmental and individual staff work plans based on the hospital strategic plan
• Promote adherence to national health management quality assurance policy and guidelines
• Lead the team in procurement of various hospital medical and surgical items in liaison with the Pharmacist and the Hospital Matron
• Ensure proper functioning of special clinics in the hospital on weekly basis i.e. SOPC, GOPC, HRC, MOPC and POPC.
• Coordinate in liaison with the Health Manager consultancy visits for the health program in the camp
• Ensure effective human resource management and development in the hospital
• Performance management of direct reports
• Ensure effective supervision of FIF revenue collection in the hospital
• Ensure safety and security within the hospital.

• Carry out all elective surgical and gynecological cases twice a week in theatre.

• Attend to all medical legal issues, fill P3 forms and attend court sessions.

Key Result Areas

• Provision of all key services in the hospital
• Leadership and governance
• Infrastructure development and maintenance
• Strategic planning and annual work plans
• Quality assurance
• Human resource management and development
• Performance management
• Financial management and sustainability
• Occupational safety and Security

Qualifications and Experience

•  MB ChB ,MD, BDS OR equivalent
• Post Graduate diploma or Certificate in Management or a relevant Postgraduate Degree such as, MPH, MSc (Health policy and management), MA (hospital management) MSc (Health services planning and management), MBA
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Health management
• At least 3 years of working experience in a busy hospital
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Health management for 2 years
• Experience of driving and implementing organizational change, in particular using new and innovative practices and technologies to improve service delivery.
• Registered and certified by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Required Experience

• At least 3 years of working experience in a busy hospital
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Health management for 2 years
• Experience of driving and implementing organizational change, in particular using new and innovative practices and technologies to improve service delivery.

Required Licenses and certificate

Registered and certified by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Essential Skills and competencies

• Strategic planning and implementation
• Ability to work, lead and manage a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to create partnership
• Integrity

Authority and decision- making

• Oversees service delivery, acquisition and efficient utilization of resources
• Represents hospital in various forums
• Acts as the Secretary to the Hospital Management Board
• Authorizes hospital annual work plans and targets plan

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Global scale, dynamic workplace: At the IRC, we believe that the dynamic, global make-up of our team is our strength. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you will be part of a global organization positively impacting millions of lives in over 40 get to work with colleagues from all around the world—working across time zones and regularly exchanging different ideas, perspectives and insights. You’ll join a team that is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.  

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Our Typical Recruitment Process

The interview process typically includes three rounds, though the number may vary depending on the role and level of seniority. It usually begins with a conversation with our recruiting team to learn more about you and your goals. This is followed by an interview with a hiring manager or business stakeholder to explore your background and provide more insight into the role. The final round focuses on assessing your role-specific expertise and may be conducted as a panel interview to evaluate your cross-functional strengths. Before extending an offer, we generally conduct reference checks, and after an offer is made, a standard background check is completed. While we strive for consistency, the process may differ based on the role, business unit, location, job type, legal requirements, and other factors.

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