African Union Director of Medical and Health Services Jobs in Ethiopia
African Union Director of Medical and Health Services Jobs in Ethiopia
Purpose of Job To provide leadership and vision for the Directorate of Medical and Health Services of the AU Commission.
Main Functions
Develops and executes the overall strategy for the department and ensures alignment with overall organizational strategy;
Manages and supervises employees within the directorate, ensures the timely delivery of the directorate’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation;
Drives the implementation and monitoring of policies, strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions;
Ensures the delivery of the directorate’s annual targets in line with the organization’s overall goals and maintains robust departmental monitoring and evaluation systems;
Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Divisions within the department/directorate;
Manages the work of the Department/ Directorate and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization’s performance management policy and system;
Leads the directorate/department and ensures effective management of personnel, budget, performance, program quality, employee relations matters and training in conformity with relevant rules, policies and procedures;
Builds and maintains good working relations and collaboration with other directorates/ departments;
Develops and maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member State and partner institution;
Coordinates meetings between the organization and relevant partners;
Ensures the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and other reports;
Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization;
Implements and Maintains thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Directorate;
Develops and oversees policy development and guidelines in line with the organization’s legal framework;
Designs policies consistent with the AU’s strategic goals and mandate in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;
Prepares and oversees integrated programs, projects and overall activities of the organization.
Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent.
Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for the department
Manages risks, develops mitigation measures and ensures business continuity of the department /directorate
Specific Responsibilities
Oversees the comprehensive coverage of health care needs for African Union Commission staff members and their eligible Dependents, as well as staff members of the African Diplomatic Corps based in Addis Ababa.
Leads the medical coverage of AU Conferences, Meetings and Summits.
Develops and maintains operating rules and procedures;
Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Divisions within the department/directorate;
Manages the work of the /Directorate and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s Performance Management Policy and System;
Leads the directorate/department and ensure effective management of personnel, budget, performance, quality, employees relations matters and training in conformity with relevant organization’s applicable
rules and procedures;
Oversees the organization of medical referral services and medical evacuations for AU Commission staff members, as well as members of the African Diplomatic Corps.
Oversees the preventive and curative health care for MHSD clients as stated above.
Oversees the pre-employment medical evaluation and assessment for AU staff and annual medical assessment of AU personnel prior to renewal of contracts.
Provides leadership in the implementation of the Medical Assistance Plan or Insurances Scheme adopted by the Commission.
Provides advice on Health related programs and matters to the AUC, Regional Offices and Organs.
Leads the provision of technical assistance in planning, running and maintaining health services for AU Peace Support Operations.
Leads the organization of outreaches to AU Regional Offices/ Organs on health related issues.
Leads the implementation, monitoring, supervision and evaluation of projects and programs within the Medical and Health Directorate.
Prepares and submits periodic reports on activities and specific missions of the Directorate.
Performs any other relevant duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Masters Degree in Medicine (MD, MBBS, BMBCh) with fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience in progressively responsible positions, as Head of Division or Department level, out of which eight (8) should be at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level
Must also have relevant work experience with a government hospital/private practice/ an International organization.
Must be a licensed medical practitioner and Specialist in the relevant field.
Required Skills
Managerial delegation, political tact and supervisory skills to achieve documented objectives.
Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and create an environment where diversity is respected.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with top level stakeholders.
Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve program delivery.
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Focus
Change Leadership
Strategic Risk Management
Developing Organisational Capability
Core Competencies
Building Partnerships.
Drives Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation.
Communicating with impact.
Functional Competencies
Conceptual Thinking.
Job Knowledge and information sharing.
Drive for Results.
Fosters Innovation.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; African Union Director of Medical and Health Services Jobs in Ethiopia
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