Pakistan: HOSPITAL MANAGER H/F PESHAWAR WOMEN’S HOSPITAL PROJECT

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.

MSF is looking for a:

HOSPITAL MANAGER H/F

PESHAWAR WOMEN’S HOSPITAL PROJECT

MSF has been present in Pakistan on and off since 1986 responding to various emergencies and health needs of the people. In Peshawar, the hospital started in 2011 and has just commemorated 5 years of providing maternity services to the population from the FATA region and displaced people in Peshawar. The objective of the hospital activity is to mainly contribute to reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality for women with high risk pregnancies or those coming from FATA and remote areas with very limited access to specialised care.

Aside from the hospital project in Peshawar, MSF-France is also present in Kurram where they run a pediatric activity in Sadda hospital.

Main purpose

The main purpose of the position is to define, implement and supervise the human, material and organizational means to ensure the security, continuity and quality of health care activities in the hospital, according to MSF protocols, procedures and project objectives, the specificity of the targeted population and the availability of resources. She will ensure coordination of health care services with the different actors in the structure (doctors, logistics service, administration, etc.).

MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

§ Define, plan and organize the set-up, sizing and budget for the hospital in order to efficiently maintain the continuity of quality of healthcare, ensuring inter-departmental coordination with the team managers and all hospital related activities.

§ Coordinate and supervise the implementation of the healthcare protocols, procedures and standards, assessing the different departments as well as providing technical support for medical doctors, to ensure the quality of medical activities in the health structure and that protocols, security and asepsis rules are followed by the medical personnel. This will be done in close collaboration with the medical departments of the hospital.

§ Ensure, in cooperation with the logistics manager, that all hospital staff has the material and technical logistics support needed in order to ensure the quality of medical activities planned.

§ In close collaboration with the financial department, supervise both the medical budget plan and budget approval, in order to early detect potential deviations, reporting them to the line managers, and propose appropriate alternatives.

§ Coordinate and supervise, together with the medical services and team supervisors, the full deployment of activities and functions, in order to grant quality levels and a smooth delivery of medical services.

§ In close collaboration with the Admin, plan and supervise the human resources processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal communication) of the medical departments/services of the hospital in order to ensure both the appropriate sizing and the amount of knowledge required, and improve people capabilities, contribution and active participation.

§ In collaboration with the HR department, implement the MSF health policy in order to ensure hospital staff’s safety, providing all prophylactic and preventive measures and emergency plans.

§ In collaboration with the pharmacist and/or the logistics manager, ensure efficient use, availability and good storage conditions of drugs and medical equipment for nursing and medical activities.

§ Ensure that all administrative procedures regarding the hospital are duly followed; including the proper and efficient use of hospital documents (i.e. discharge paper, transfer paper, etc.)

§ Gather relevant data and statistics of the different wards in the Hospital, and participates in the monthly reports according to guidelines (i.e. SitReps, medical statistical reports, etc)

In coordination with the Field Coordinator and Head of Mission, evaluate on a regular basis the pertinence and interaction of the hospital in its context, in view of the continuous analysis of the environment.

PROFILE/REQUIREMENTS :

Education:

Degree in medicine or other paramedical studies. Open to Medical doctors and Nurses.

Specialization in tropical medicine or a degree in Public Health would be an asset.

Experience:

· Essential at least 2 years management experience of health facilities.

· Desirable working experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries.

· Experience in tropical medicine, or post-registration experience in Public Health, obs and gynae, paediatrics, A&E, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS/STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery.

Language:

English essential (knowledge of local language an asset)

Knowledge:

Computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies:

Ability to view the project on a more global perspective

Coordination skills

Strategic vision

Leadership

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team

Good communication both written and verbal

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a conservative society

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Salary status according to the MSF salary grid and your previous experience in international NGOs if any.