Chief Medical Officer University of Lusaka

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

SILVEREST CAMPUS

The University of Lusaka is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking physician to fill in the position of Chief Medical Officer who will shape our clinical vision and drive excellence in patient care.

THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Description

This is a senior clinical position requiring extensive experience in administrative management of an Academic Hospital, specialist clinical experience, clinical teaching experience as well as clinical research experience.

The University seeks a young dynamic and experienced clinician who will be able to grow with the institution. The responsibilities and qualifications are the following;

Responsibilities:

• To establish a new Academic Hospital.
• To provide leadership on the staff establishment and equipment requirements of a Modern Hospital.
• To recruit and supervise all cadre of clinical and non-clinical staff at the Hospital
• To Liaise with the Dean of the School of Medicine and the Head of Clinical Sciences on the appropriate training and assessment of Medical students and other Health Sciences students
• To manage the general and specialist clinical care services provided by the Hospital.
• To advise on the sustainable financing and appropriate financial model of the University Hospital.
• To provide the basic foundational structure of the early commencement of clinical services at the subsequent growth of the Academic hospital.

Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree – MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Clinical Postgraduate qualification – M. Med in a clinical field, Fellowship of the Royal colleges of the United Kingdom (FRCS, FRCP etc.) or equivalent
• Registration as a Specialist with the Health Professionals Council of Zambia
• A minimum of two years as Senior Registrar and or Consultant in a major clinical area
• A track record of Leadership in the Medical fraternity in general and the clinical areas in particular
• Previous experience as Head of a Clinical department or Head Clinical Care will be an added advantage

Additional Requirements

• These qualifications are not essential but will be looked upon as enhancing the application
• Additional postgraduate degree in Business, Health Care Management or equivalent such as MBA, MHA etc.
• Previous appointment at the academic rank of Senior Lecturer or above
• Dual specializations in medicine; for example Internal Medicine and Cardiology or General Surgery and Neurosurgery or similar would be an added advantage.