HOSPITAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR in Amman, Jordan ~ Paradaise Today

HOSPITAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR in Amman, Jordan

MSF is one of the largest independent medical humanitarian organizations in the world, with projects located in 65 countries worldwide. MSF's work is based on the humanitarian principles of medical ethics; the goal of MSF is to provide emergency care to people who are affected by armed conflicts, epidemics and natural or man-made disasters.

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HOSPITAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR in Amman, Jordan – M/F

MSF France is running since 2006 a comprehensive reconstructive surgery program for victims of conflicts from neighboring countries in Amman, Jordan. These activities include transfer of patients from their country of origin (Iraq, Yemen, Syria), surgery (plastic, orthopedics and maxillo-facial), physiotherapy, psycho-social care and food & accommodation.

The project is currently located in JRC (Jordan Red Crescent) premises and will be moved to Al Mowasah (AM) Hospital in November 2014 (185 beds).

MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the hierarchical supervision of the Hospital Director, the Medical Director:

is the overall responsible for the quality and smooth functioning of all medical care for all patients in the project, including those residing within the hospital, in private accommodations and in the rehabilitation center,
participates actively in defining medical care strategies, and is responsible for ensuring the best quality of medical care for patients. He/she has the authority to implement the decisions made by the management team and to ensure that hospital policies and standard procedures are followed,
is an active member of the "Directors Committee" chaired by the Hospital Director. S/he is involved in decision making processes, and forms the medical managerial core of the project.
heads the medical managers team: medical activity manager, pharmacist manager, physiotherapist manager, psychosocial manager, head surgeon and head anesthetist.

His/her main activities are to:

Coordination and communication:

§ Participate in the design, setup and adaptation of the medical activities in collaboration with the managerial team

§ Monitor activity in the different medical specialities, as well as providing technical support to medical personnel in the field through self-knowledge and policies.

§ Supervise an efficient management of the MSF hospital pharmacy and medical equipment and monitor consumption follow-up and preparation of drug orders.

§ Ensure, in cooperation with the logistics department, that the departments have the material and technical logistics support needed in order to ensure the quality of medical activities planned.

§ Ensure the collaboration and communication between all the departments for a better comprehensive care of the patients in a multi-disciplinary approach.

-Clinical supervision:

Acts as liaison between all medical, paramedical and support services working in all the departments of the hospital.
Coordinate and supervise the implementation of the healthcare protocols, security and asepsis rules, infection control procedures and standards.
Routinely assess the medical departments to provide technical support for all medical personnel, to ensure the quality of medical activities in the health structure.
Ensure all the activities are performed properly in physio and psycho departments and anticipate in the implementation of project objectives with the close collaboration of department managers.
Ensure the quality, relevant and appropriate procedures of medical prescriptions are in place with the close collaboration of the medical activity and pharmacist managers.
Management of medical staff:
Coordinate, supervise, coach and support medical team members' performance to improve the medical components of the project and ensure compliance with MSF protocols and standards.
Plan and supervise, in close collaboration with the Hospital Director and the Human Resources department, the associated processes (staffing, recruitment, training, reviews, job description) of the medical staff.
Supervise and follow MSF health policy for all staff.
Meetings and reporting:
Participate in regular meetings regarding patient care, project meetings and patient follow up.
Gather data and statistics and produce a monthly report and analysis of medical activities.
-Emergency planning and preparedness: