EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Muhimbili National Hospital

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Muhimbili National Hospital is a super specialist and teaching hospital which was established by an ACT of Parliament
No.5 of 2000. The main aim of the Hospital is to provide Quality and Comprehensive Specialist and Super-specialist
Health Care Services as well as offer and promote conducive environment for'teaching and research. It is a multi-specialty 1500 bed hospital with a workforce of over 3000 full time employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Executive Director of the Hospital is the leader and overall Manager of the Institution appointed by the Hospital's BOARD OF TRUSTEES. He/She reports to the Board and works very closely with main stakeholders including the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. The position of the Executive Director, therefore, requires an innovative, dynamic and results oriented professional.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling of the Hospital's day to day operations in accordance with the policy established by the Board of Trustees. Specifically, the Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer charged with the following duties and responsibilities: -
Strategic Vision and Plan Development
To see to it that MNH develops well focused vision and mission as approved by the Board of Trustees and to co-ordinate, evaluate and monitor their implementation.
To oversee the formulation and review of MNH functional policies, strategies, programmes, plans, guidelines, systems and procedures and to co-ordinate their implementation.
To manage the development of the hospital's strategic plan,.

Organizational and Financial Management
To supervise tl1e application, and review of MNH Act, Regulations, Systems, Procedures, and to ensure that MNH legal responsibilities and interests are well protected.
To direct, control and co-ordinate the functions and activities of all Directorates and Units.
To ensure preparation of capital development and recurrent budget and forward the same to the Board for review and approval
To co-ordinate, evaluate, and monitor performance of MNH so as to ensure that the planned activities
are implemented within a given time and budget.
To manage and administer the funds and assets of MNH in accordance with the highest standards and
sense of responsibility; and to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance.
To review audit reports and audit work and take appropriate action.

Communication and Societal Engagement
To coordinate with relevant Ministries, agencies and other stakeholders on matters of interest to the Hospital.

Staff Management
To approve all appointments and promotions and sanction all dismissals on recommendation by the Heads of departments or recommend alternative actions to be taken by the Board.
To maintain a climate which attracts, keeps and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.
To see to it that researches are conducted with a view to develop new and improved methods or services.
Board Support Management
To coordinate Board Meetings and ensure that proper record of the proceedings are maintained.
To keep the Board and the Government fully informed on all aspects of the hospital activities and programmes.
Fundraising and Development
Create, implement and manage MNH's fundraising and development plan with the goal of maintaining
financial sustainability of the Hospital.
Ensure the organization's long-term fiscal health and viability,
Develop a strategy for expanding MNH's fund raising possibilities.

MOST CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF THE POSITION
To get commitment and involvement of motivated staff.
To generate revenue and solicit donations in order to bridge a wide gap between the Actual Institutional
Budget and the Government Subventions.
To inculcate and sustain a culture of Quality Health Care Delivery among hospital staff.

PersonaL Attributes
Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of principles of new public management and familiar with health reforms.
Good leadership skills and qualities.
Able to provide equality right to both non medical and medical carders.
Able to communicate with proven interpersonal skills.
Medical background is essential/ preferable.
Veracity in the critical management skills of transformation leadership, action planning, performance and total quality management, team building, decision making, problem solving and change management.

Qualifications & Experience
A Medical Professional with at least a Masters Degree in Medicine or equivalent qualifications in one of the medical/surgical related fields. Must have at least ten (10) years of proven experience in administrative duties with Hospital Managerial skills.
Good working knowledge of computer applications is essential.
Strong analytical, communication, strategic planning and interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record of achievement, initiative and highest ethical standards.
Additional qualifications in Leadership and Management will be an added advantage.

SALARY & BENEFITS: The right candidate for this post shall receive an attractive salary and benefits as
fixed by the Board of Trustees and approved by the Government from time to time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications accompanied with a detailed CV and copies of certificates, testimonials and names of three referees, one of which being the immediate/ current employer, should be addressed to: The Chairman, MNH Board of Trustees,
P. O. BOX 65000,
DAR ES SALAAM,
Envelopes should be labelled, "Executive Director Application".