Medical Director job description

About the job

We are looking for a medical director to lead the medical services of a hospital or clinic, oversee doctors, quality of care and patient safety, and make sure the medical team works to clear protocols and professional standards.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee the medical departments and doctors and organize on-call rotas and clinic schedules
• Verify doctors' qualifications and licences and grant clinical privileges before appointment
• Approve clinical protocols and policies and monitor compliance
• Lead the quality, patient safety, infection control and mortality review committees
• Investigate incidents and medical complaints and take corrective action
• Work with hospital management on the budget and the purchase of equipment and medicines
• Organize continuing medical education for doctors and review their performance
• Represent the hospital on medical matters to the Ministry of Health and health authorities

Working conditions

• Being on call outside working hours for emergencies and urgent decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) with a specialty qualification (board certification or a master's degree) and a licence to practise
• At least 6 years of experience in clinical practice and medical management, including at least 2 years leading a team

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Clinical leadership
• Clinical governance
• Quality of care
• Patient safety
• Clinical protocols
• Hospital accreditation
• Managing doctors and rotas
• Decision-making

Preferred

• A master's degree in health administration or health care quality
• Experience leading a hospital accreditation project
• Good English