Head of Medical Support Services at African Union Commission (AUC)

Head of Medical Support Services

Employer: African Union Commission (AUC)

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Salary: $50,746.00/annum

Posted date: 1 year ago

Deadline: Submission date is over

Purpose of Job

To provide technical leadership for the supervision and management of the effective performance of the Radiology, Pharmacy and Laboratory Units.

Main Functions

• Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per the organization?s Performance Management policy and system;
• Designs strategies and policies consistent with the Department?s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;
• Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at the division level;
• Manages risk within the division and recommends mitigation strategies
• Designs and plans policy programs to achieve the strategies;
• Develops new and reviews activities as components of the strategies and policies;
• Addresses problems arising from current approaches to the relevant areas.
• Engages stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies;
• Represents the organization and explain its position at conferences; 
• Mobilises funding from all donors to use to execute strategies and activities.
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitors budget execution at the division level.
• Creates an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression.

Specific Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the employees of the Division with regard to organization and performance evaluation.
• Design strategies and policies consistent with the AU?s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area.
• Prioritizes Medical programs and priorities, and sets the direction for Division?s activities, plans, priorities, and workflows in Radiology, Pharmacy and Laboratory Units respectively.
• Coordinates the activities of the different Units to support the expert clinical care of MHSD clients.
• Represents the Department in all meetings related to health issues and reports back on issues discussed and on action required to the immediate supervisor. 
• Ensures overall management of the Division; including performance, quality assurance, staff issues and budget-related matters of all units under him/ her.
• Provides input into the recruitment of Division/MHSD staff as required.
• Set performance standards for self and staff, conduct performance appraisals on schedule and resolve intra-unit conflicts.
• Produces and submits periodic reports on activities and specific missions.
• Participates in the upgrade of the AU Medical and Health Services Directorate in respect of Equipment, Diagnostic technologies and Continuous Medical Education.
• Oversees the continuing medical education programs for Medical Staff and training of Clinical Attaches and Interns within the Division.
• Participates in the development and delivery of health promotion, disease prevention and occupational Health and Safety programs of the Directorate (including HIV and AIDS in the workplace).
• Participates in programs of AU Medical Services Directorate in respect to technical advice to AU Regional Offices, Organs and AU Field Missions.
• ? Ensures overall management of the Division; budget management, monitoring, analysis, evaluation of staff performance, grievance and progressive discipline, and fiscal needs in conformity with the relevant rules and procedures
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by his immediate supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Must have a Degree in Medicine (MD or MBBS plus BMBCh) with 12 years post-qualification relevant work experience within a government hospital or private practice, or an International organization which 7 years should be at the managerial level and 5 years at the supervisory level
• Must have specialization in one of these specialties: Laboratory Medicine, Radiology or Clinical Pharmacology (mandatory).

a. Must be a Member/ MMED of a professional Regional Postgraduate Medical College of Pathologists, Radiologists or Pharmacologists) with Ten (10) years of work experience, including 5 years as Head of the Department. 

OR 

Fellow of a professional Regional Postgraduate Medical College of Pathologists, Radiologists or Pharmacologists) with Eight (7) years work experience in a clinical role, including 3 years as Head of Department.

b. Must be licensed to practice medicine as a specialist in Laboratory Medicine/ Radiology/ Pharmacology in his/her home country or country of residence, as at the time of application (mandatory).

c. Experience as head of a clinical unit, section, service or department will be an advantage.

2. Documented training in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Required Skills

• A demonstrated ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally;
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff;
• Working knowledge of policy analysis, and program/project management; 
• Interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and work in a multicultural environment; 
• Report writing and presentation skills;
• Planning and organization skills;
• Scientific communication abilities as evidenced by scientific /other publications;
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Perspective:
• Developing Others:
• Change Management:
• Managing Risk:

Core Competencies

• Building relationships:
• Foster Accountability Culture:
• Learning Orientation:
• Communicating with impact:

Functional Competencies

• Conceptual thinking:
• Job Knowledge Sharing;
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation:

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be made not later than 11:59 Pm (EAT) June, 8, 2023.

Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 

The Africa Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.