Job Location: Midland Doctors Medical Institute, MDMI (Muzaffarabad, Chikoti Road, Tandali-AJK) Job Title: M e d i c a l D i r e c t o r Department: Medical Reporting to: Executive Body
ABOUT MIDLAND DOCTORS
Midland Doctors Medical Institute provides free healthcare and medicines for poor and needy people. Our executive committee are all volunteers who wholeheartedly believe in the vision of the charity to build hope for humanity by providing a leading specialised medical health institute, termed Midland Doctors Medical Institute (MDMI).
JOB OVERVIEW
As the Medical Director for MDMI – Midland Doctors Medical Institute, a setup of British Registered Charity – Midland Doctors, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and operational management to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care to poor and needy people in AJK, North Pakistan. Your role will involve leading, managing, and setting clinical standards and strategies for the hospital in compliance with all applicable regulatory and licensing agencies
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As lead clinician in-charge of the patient care services, provided by the Hospital, MD should be able to perform, but not limited to the following tasks: -
• Monitor clinical performance to ensure medical services and operations are in compliance with all the applicable regulatory and licensing agencies.
• Implement, review, and develop clinical protocols, clinical performance objectives & productivity benchmarks, compliance measures, clinicians' workflow planning and scheduling specific to the needs of MDMI.
• Train medical staff, teach & give guidance in best practices, troubleshooting of medical services and operational issues regarding patient care at MDMI.
• Develop and maintain a strategic plan for the clinical growth, expansion and development of MDMI.
• Ensure and direct all medical staff in the practice of quality care, according to the standards and benchmarks, set by the hospital, licensing boards and regulatory authorities in Pakistan. • Perform due diligence in matters related to clinical practice and ensure compliance of all the medical and surgical standards specific in Pakistan.
• Provide leadership in the patient care delivery system, embedded with clinical expertise and the latest technological skills for the development and continuous patient satisfaction at MDMI.
• Develop, implement and direct the quality improvement and patient-safety process of the hospital specific to the needs of MDMI
• Provide and ensure coordination of continuing medical education, training, and support for Pakistan’s young doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• To manage medical volunteers attending the facility, including following appropriate credentialing, ensuring the provision of safe services for patients and in a comfortable environment for the volunteers
• Medical camps to be overseen by the Medical Director using internal and external staff/volunteers
• To be involved in the hiring of staff from time to time in accordance with HR policies ensuring fair and unbiased practices
• To encourage multidisciplinary care practices
• Support the development and management of virtual healthcare support systems
• Develop the safeguarding system of the hospital to encompass all patients, employees and volunteers
• Provide the necessary support and counselling to patients and staff as the need arises
• Develop a monthly reporting system for the Board of Trustees
• Support the development of appropriate media, allowing the generation of informative material used for fundraising purposes according to best practice
• Follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for research purposes and to encourage audit of patient management across the hospital
• Ensure ethical practices in terms of drug prescribing that are centred toward generic prescribing, discouraging a branded approach
• Aim to develop the hospital to be a baby-friendly facility as per WHO guidelines
• Encourage appropriate antibiotic prescribing in line with best practice
• Ensure timeline morbidity and mortality meetings and clinical incident reporting as well as regular code practice at the facility. QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
• MBBS or equivalent PMC-recognized qualification in Pakistan
• MRCP, FRCS/ FCPS, or equivalent in Pakistan. A Master’s in health management or other equivalent qualifications. • Around 10 years of working experience post-graduation with a few years of clinical leadership and operational management experience in leading, managing, and setting clinical strategies for a healthcare setup in AJK/Pakistan. • In-depth knowledge of key health policies and local bylaws/ healthcare standards (ISO/JCI) specific to Pakistan. • A good understanding & working experience of the entire range of hospital clinical management specific to Pakistan.
Working Conditions: The Medical Director typically works in a healthcare facility or office environment. The work is generally performed during regular business hours, but the Medical Director may need to work additional hours as needed to meet the needs of the organisation. Some travel may be required within Pakistan to attend meetings, conferences, or other events. The Medical Director may be required on certain occasions to manage humanitarian relief operations, which may also involve site visits and the coordination of teams.
Salary: The salary for a Medical Director at MDMI is negotiable and will be commensurate with the size and type of healthcare organisation and the candidate’s level of experience.
