Vacancy: Director of Allied Health Services

Expiration Date : 2024-10-31 18:00:30

• Coordinates inputs for the formulation of policies and regulations within allied health disciplines.
• Lead in the development of effective clinical governance for allied health, scientific and technical disciplines with a focus on consistency across divisions and interdisciplinary team working.
• Ensures the delivery of appropriate allied health profession, scientific and technical services to maximize UGMC’s realization of its strategic goals and objectives.
• Participate and provide leadership as a key stakeholder in change management programmes related to service delivery improvements to promote acceptance within UGMC.
• Provide advice on various services, policies, programmes, systems, processes procedures, capacity building, security and strategies for the allied health section of the Medical Centre.
• Establish systems to demonstrate the quality and impact of allied health, scientific and technical practice.
• Facilitate execution projects, service developments or restructuring and research opportunities for allied health staff.
• Develop updates and ensure implementation of appropriate clinical care standards for allied health, scientific and technical workforces across allied health disciplines.
• Identify “gaps” within allied health, scientific and technical practice and service delivery and make appropriate recommendations.
• Represent allied health and organizational strategies at appropriate forums.

• Must have a minimum of Postgraduate Degree (Masters) in any allied health discipline from a recognized University.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professions Council with a valid practicing license.
• Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years post first degree in allied health profession working experience, five (5) years of which must be at senior/management level.

• A PhD in a relevant field
• Must have a qualification in Management/Administration.
• Show evidence of leadership and continuing professional development. 

• Experience of planning and implementing service developments. 
• Experience of policy and standards development. 
• Research experience. 
• A broad knowledge base of UGMC policies and operating procedures. 
• A broad knowledge base of the Standards of Allied Health Services and SOPs and Guidelines. 
• Knowledge of UGMC Patient Charter and quality assurance issues.
• Knowledge of health and safety.
• Excellent problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organize and manage workload and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a methodological approach to work.
• Ability to take initiative and to influence others positively