Medical Director

Description:

Overall responsibility for the effective functioning of the hospital
Participates in administrative decision making and recommends and approves policies and procedures.
Participates in the activities of quality assurance; pharmacy, infection control, safety and medical care committees.
Participates in disciplinary actions of the organization when appropriate.
Organizes and coordinates physician services and services provided by other professionals as they relate to patient care.
Assures that medical records systems meet the needs of patients.
Assures adequate documentation of health care.
Participates in the process to ensure the appropriateness and quality of medical care and medically related care
Participates in the development and conduct of educational programs.
Participates in the surveillance and promotion in the health safety, and welfare of employees.
Participates in establishing policies and procedures for assuring that the rights of individuals (staff members, and patients) are respected.
Acquires, maintains, and applies knowledge of social, regulatory, political, and economic factors that relate to patient care services.
Ensures that effective programs, policies and procedures are introduced and implemented for the smooth and responsible functioning of the departments of the hospital, especially the Medical Departments and Nursing Departments. Ensures the same for Administrative departments through the Administration department.
Supports continuous Quality Improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care.
Demonstrates good knowledge and control of hospital processes.
Provides direction for the hospital and ensures that corporate vision, mission and objectives are fulfilled.
Inculcates and cultivates corporate values.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to see the big picture in terms of the strategic operational plan and the ability to monitor and direct processes to fulfill such plans.
Understands financial statements and ensures financial objectives.
Ensures that there is compliance with the JCI requirements.
Supervises and directs Head of all Departments. Evaluates incumbents and provides annual and ongoing feedback as appropriate.
Provides guidance and direction to the development of all department Heads in acting positions. Coordinates the provision of development assignments for Heads of Departments with potential advancement.
Directs and monitors the delivery of health care in Departments.
Approves vacation schedules for Heads of Departments. Approves acting assignments for vacation relief.
Supports active Continuing Medical Education programs within the hospital.
Works closely with other Department Directors in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care.
As the Chairman of the Hospital Management Executive committee, convenes the committee to execute its responsibilities in managing the hospital.
Assesses candidates for recruitment to the Hospital and solicits input regarding
Candidates from Heads of Departments as needed. Conducts interviews and recommends candidates for employment.
Liaises with the Senior Administrator to manage non-clinical areas.
Communicates effectively with Heads of Departments, staff, other Department Directors and with management.
Exercise effective interpersonal skills in dealing with Heads of Departments and staff, with associates and with Management.
Evidences leadership skills in developing in others the willingness and desire to work toward common objectives.
Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of confidential nature.
Produces written communications, assessments, proposals and administrative reports that are timely and of high quality. Work product is of the quantity required to effectively accomplish duties as hospital Head.
Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Enforces staff discipline and decorum.
Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the Company.
Develops and promotes a fair administrative environment which is unbiased and apolitical
Supports good communication between professionals;
Jointly plans and develops policies; clinical guidelines; and related protocols, pathways, and other documents that guide the delivery of clinical services;
Oversees the quality of patient care.
Recommends space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources needed by the departments or service and have a process in place to respond to shortages
Recommends criteria for selecting the department's or service’s professional staff and choose or recommend individuals who meet those criteria
Reviews the staffing plan of the department quarterly to ensure the staffing levels related to the workload do not compromise quality & patient safety.
Provides orientation and training for all staff of the duties and responsibilities for the department or service to which they are assigned
Identifies, in writing, the services to be provided by the department, and integrates or coordinates those services with the services of other departments
Improves quality and patient safety by participating in hospital wide improvement priorities and in monitoring and improving patient care specific to the department/service
Engages their staff in improvement activities that reflect the hospital wide priorities and address the clinical or nonclinical activities specific to their department or service
Selects and implements clinical practice guidelines, and related clinical pathways, and/or clinical protocols, to guide clinical care if applicable.
Shares accountability for the review, selection, and monitoring of clinical and nonclinical contracts if required
Promotes a culture of safety in the department /& across the hospital
Lead the development of appropriate OSH management system through the integration of OSH into the entities management structure, processes and culture and the regular monitoring and review of OSH performance.

Qualifications

A Post-graduate from an approved Medical School
In possession of a license to practice medicine in the UAE.
Completion of an approved residency program consistent with established standards with specialty certification in the country of training.
At least seven (7) years of experience in the Practice of Clinical Medicine and preferably about 1 year as Medical Director.
Should have a broad knowledge of clinical medicine, public health principles and medical management. Should have a thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of the Company. Must have the skills and abilities to effectively accomplish the Principal Duties described herein.
Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.