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NEW POINT FORTIN HOSPITAL VACANCY MEDICAL DIRECTOR (SECONDARY SERVICES)

NEW POINT FORTIN HOSPITAL VACANCIES

MEDICAL DIRECTOR (SECONDARY SERVICES)

SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

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DESCRIPTION

MEDICAL DIRECTOR (SECONDARY SERVICES) (New Point Fortin Hospital)

 

The South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) is pleased to invite suitably qualified persons to forward applications to fill the following vacancies at the SWRHA establishment for all hospital facilities:

MEDICAL DIRECTOR (SECONDARY SERVICES)

(New Point Fortin Hospital) 

Job Summary:

The Medical Director will be responsible for ensuring that all patients (in-patients, out-patients and new patients presenting themselves) receive a high quality of medical care and the continuous provision of such care whilst at the Hospital. He/She will be responsible for ensuring the provision of appropriately qualified medical officers, consistent with the requirements of the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago, the management of such officers and the quality of care delivered by them whilst they are employed at the institution. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring that the highest level of ethical and professional standards are practiced by medical officers at the facility.

 

He/She would be required to implement appropriate performance management systems, establish appropriate clinical procedures and protocols, and take appropriate action as necessary to ensure the highest quality of medical care is always provided to patients.  The Medical Director will liaise with the Director of Health and Primary Care Teams to assign medical officers from the Hospital to provide secondary clinical services in SWRHA’s community facilities.

 

Key Functions:

• Assists the Director of Health to achieve the strategic goals and operational objectives of the Authority
• Reviews on a quarterly basis the performance of Clinical Department heads, senior medical officers (SMOs and Registrars) to ensure that existing practice and outcomes are in keeping with international standards
• Liaises with Clinical Department Heads to ensure, periodic auditing of the department’s performance, review clinical issues, plans departmental improvements and engages in research relevant to future planning
• Advises on improvements to existing services and on the introduction of new services
• Reviews existing protocols for clinical care and make recommendations for change if necessary
• Reports to the Director of Health immediately any adverse incident/activity that affect the performance of clinical services
• Establishes relationships and liaises with persons responsible in this and other regions for clinical services with a view to ensuring transfer of patients, sharing of services and collaborating on cross regional issues.
• Represents SWRHA at various fora as determined by the Director of Health and Chief Executive Officer.
• Performs other appropriate duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Health and Chief Executive Officer.

 Required Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• A post graduate degree in a clinical discipline
• At least seven (7) years’ experience at the level of Specialist Medical Officer in a Health Care Institution
• Evidence of training and experience in management
• Current registration with the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago

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MANAGER, HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION (NEW POINT FORTIN HOSPITAL)

SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

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MANAGER, HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION (New Point Fortin Hospital)

 

Employment Opportunity

 

Join the Dynamic Team of Health Care Professionals.

 

MANAGER, HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION (New Point Fortin Hospital)

 

Job Summary

 

The Manager, Hospital Administration will be responsible for making decisions regarding the financing and structure of a hospital. Because health care is constantly changing and new technology is improving every day the Manager, Hospital Administration will have to continue to evaluate procedures and health care efficiency.

 

The incumbent works with administrators to plan, strategize and coordinate the health services of a hospital. Hospital Managers supervise all areas of a hospital, including physicians, health information technicians, nursing, medical records and more. The Manager will be required to produce reports to analyze the effectiveness of various departments and work to reach financial goals and maintain budgets.

 

The Manager Hospital Administration will report to the Chief Operations Officer or designated officer or duly Authorized officer.

 

key functions & Duties:

1.    Demonstrates judgment and self-sufficiency in effective problem solving while serving as the administrative and operational resource for the hospital by:

• Coordinating operations and personnel activities to meet Hospital and Health System objectives related to the provision of services within designated areas.
• Maintaining interface with departmental personnel to ensure there is adequate space and facilities for patient care and coordination of facilities.
• Overseeing patient care flow while redirecting and allocating resources.
• Determining necessary space, equipment, supplies and support systems to ensuring effective functioning of unit/department.
• Investigating patient/visitor concerns and implementing appropriate courses of action.
• Taking corrective action in situations requiring immediate intervention, including interpretation and administration of hospital policy and work rules.
• Implementing system to ensure compliance with No Smoking Policy and cell phone used in designated areas.
• Intervening and problem solving for inter-/intra-departmental issues. Facilitates interdepartmental communication, negotiation and decision-making.
• Obtaining adequate facts and evaluating data to identify and intervene in actual and/or potential safety and risk management issues.
• Communicating pertinent information (verbal and/or electronic) in a timely manner to hospital administration and department leadership.
• Documenting pertinent information, actions and decisions and communicating to the appropriate leadership.
• Communicating issues identified by front line staff to appropriate administrative team related to new administrative or departmental initiatives.
• Ensuring that there is an appropriate signage facility.
• Planning for disaster management.
• Planning for and implements appropriate risk management system/policy.
• Ensuring that there is an appropriate Hazardous Waste Disposal System.
• Ensuring that the Hospital has uninterrupted sources of clean water and electrical power.

2.   Support clinical, operational and facility services throughout the entire Hospital on a 24-hour basis by:

• Collaborating with clinical and support staff to foster delivery of quality care.
• Coordinating triage activities, as needed, through communication with the Emergency Department, Bed Bureau Management and Medical Director.
• Assisting staff in identifying clinical experts for specific patient population concerns.
• Attending Code Five events and participates as needed; provide feedback for staff and completes QA report.
• Assisting Patient Access Services in coordinating patient placement.
• Maintaining visibility with hospital staff through rounds.
• Assisting in evaluating and reassigning staff during crisis situations.
• Coaching staff in problem solving, effective communication strategies, conflict resolution and career path opportunities.

3.  Provide on-site management/leadership of crisis situations to prevent or minimize disruption of services       by:

• Optimizing resources to maintain facility operations.
• Planning program for inspecting utility systems/housekeeping and sanitation.
• Monitoring water quality periodically.
• Ensuring Hospital waste disposal system is efficient and effective.
• Monitoring emergency action procedures and coordinate activities related to patient/staff evacuation as needed.
• Functioning as on-site coordinator for internal/external disasters or other major events.
• Assisting with the initiation of the severe weather policy in conjunction with the COO and Administrative team.
• Authorizing financial assistance for patient satisfiers and operational situations up to the petty cash limit.
• Liaising and negotiating with medical and non-medical staff internally (often at the most senior levels), and with people in external organizations, e.g., social services, voluntary groups or the private sector.
• Supporting the management of the clinical, professional and administrative staff.
• Supporting the recruitment and selection of staff.
• Completing the performance appraisals and assisting in the development of staff.
• Overseeing the day-to-day management of an organization, a specific unit or a service area.
• Implementing new policies and directives.
• Gathering and analyzing data and uses it to plan and manage both projects and systems.
• Working towards ensuring quality and value for money for patients.
• Extrapolating data for quality assurance and monitoring purposes.
• Setting budgets and maintaining finances within tight constraints.
• Planning and implementing strategic changes to improve service delivery.
• Attending meetings, writing reports and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Clinical governance and audit.
• Sitting on committees and representing the views of departments and teams.
• Handling communications and corporate affairs.
• Managing premises, catering, cleaning, pottering and security (often via sub-contractors).
• Purchasing equipment and supplies, and organizing stores.
• Using computers to manage information and financial data and to analyze and measure performance.
• Supporting ICT systems and plans new provision and development, sometimes for major projects.

 

key knowledge, skills and abilities:

 

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of hospital administration.
• Considerable knowledge in areas such as general administration, financial management, manpower planning, medico-legal laws, and hospital lay-out designs, industrial relations and management information systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to government’s financial and personnel operations.
• Some knowledge of the hospital rules and regulations, Civil Service Instructions, Financial Regulations and circular instructions.
• Some knowledge of accepted standards and practices of hospital housekeeping maintenance.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control.
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of Health Sector Reform process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.

 

Required Qualifications, Training and Experience:

 

• First Degree in Management or any related discipline.
• Post Graduate training in Hospital Administration, Health Services Administration, Public Health Administration or related field would be asset.
• At least eight (8) years experience in a similar or related job function, five (5) of which must be at a Managerial/Supervisory level
• Training and experience in strategic management principles and practice.
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.

UNSUITABLE/INCOMPLETE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED

Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

Application Deadline:May 23rd 2020

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INTERNAL AUDITOR (MANAGEMENT)

SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

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DESCRIPTION

INTERNAL AUDITOR (MANAGEMENT)

 

Employment Opportunity

 

Join the Dynamic Team of Health Care Professionals.

 

The South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) is pleased to invite suitably qualified persons to forward applications to fill the following vacancy at the SWRHA:

INTERNAL AUDITOR (MANAGEMENT)

 

Job Summary

 

The Internal Auditor (Management) is responsible for reviewing the operations of the Authority to ensure that performance systems are in accordance with approved policies and regulations.  Responsibilities will include the conduct of internal audits and reviews to assess the effectiveness of operational and financial controls and systems, business processes, risk management systems and governance processes with a view to maintenance of their effectiveness.

 

The work should be performed with considerable initiative and independent judgment in consultation with other General and Middle Managers, clinical directors, primary care directors, nursing and service managers to provide assurance of compliance to policy and reduction of risk of fraud.

 

The Internal Auditor (Management) will report to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer.

 

key functions & Duties:

 

• Prepares and implements a risk-based Internal Audit Plan for the Authority on an annual basis using appropriate methodology including any special tasks or projects requested by Board, management and the audit committee.
• Leads the activities of the department to ensure that all work is performed independently with due diligence and timeliness, with adequate support for appropriate findings to meet the requirements of the charter.
• Submits periodic reports to the Audit Committee and management summarizing results of audit activities.
• Performs/assists in the investigation of significant activities within the organization.
• Develops appropriate department operating procedures.
• Leads and co-ordinates the activities of the department to ensure staff is engaged in examining and analyzing accounting records.
• Prepares/Reviews the Audit Committee Charter and/or Internal Audit Charter and/or QAIP.
• Prepares an Audit Risk Universe.
• Prepares Annual budget for Internal Audit Department.
• Ensure that the Internal Audit Department applies the IIA’s IPPF.
• Prepares and submits periodic reports to the Audit Committee and senior management.
• Plans, directs, supervises and reviews work in accordance with the Annual Plan.
• Ensures that information is reflected and held in accordance with retention policy.

 

key knowledge, skills and abilities:

 

• Advanced knowledge of International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Advanced knowledge of COSO Internal Control –Integrated Framework.
• Intermediate knowledge of the RHA’s policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the Laws and regulations affecting the RHA.
• Advanced level training in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Visio and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Advanced skills in Analytical and critical thinking.
• Advanced skills in Interpersonal, conflict resolution, professionalism and tactfulness.
• Advanced written and verbal communication.
• Advanced knowledge in Leadership skills.

 

Required Qualifications, Training and Experience:

 

• Must be a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Must have eight (8) years’ experience in the field, of which five (5) must be at a managerial level and or Audit Manager.
• Must have membership with IIATT.
• ISACATT membership will be an asset.
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)/ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a great asset.
• Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) will be an asset.
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)/ Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) will be an asset.
• MBA/MSc/LLM/BBA/BSc/LLB will be an asset.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a great asset.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)/Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) is a great asset.

UNSUITABLE/INCOMPLETE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED

 

Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence from the Accreditation Board of Trinidad and Tobago that the programme is accredited.

Deadline for applications: May 27th, 2020

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