MUHIMBILI NATIONAL HOSPITAL

Cables: MUHIMBILI
Telephones: +255-22-2151367-9
FAX: +255-22-2150534
Web: www.mnh.or.tz

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 65000
DAR ES SALAAM
Tanzania

VACANT POSITION

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (READVERTISED)

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Muhimbili National Hospital, which was established by an ACT of Parliament

No. 5 of 2000 as an autonomous Public Institution in the year 2000, is a superspecialist and teaching hospital. The main aim of the Hospital is to provide
Quality and Comprehensive Specialist and Super-specialist Health Care
Services as well as offer and promote conducive environment for teaching and
research. It is a multi-specialty 1500 bed hospital with a workforce of over 3000
full time employees.

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To maintain a climate which attracts, keeps and motivates a diverse

staff of top quality people.

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To see to it that researches are conducted with a view to develop new

and improved methods or services.
.Board Support Management

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To coordinate Board Meetings and ensure that proper record of the

proceedings are maintained;

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To keep the Board and the Government fully informed on all aspects
of the hospital activities and programmes;

2.0 POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director of the Hospital is the leader and overall Manager of
the Institution appointed by the Hospitals BOARD OF TRUSTEES. He/She
reports to the Board and works very closely with main stakeholders including
the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Muhimbili University of Health
and Allied Sciences. The position of the Executive Director, therefore, requires
an innovative, dynamic and results oriented professional.
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Fundraising and Development

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Create, implement and manage MNHs fundraising and development

plan with the goal of maintaining financial sustainability of the Hospital;
Ensure the organizations long-term fiscal health and viability;
Develop a strategy for expanding MNHs fund raising possibilities.

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MOST CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF THE POSITION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To get commitment and involvement of motivated staff.

2. To generate revenue and solicit donations in order to bridge a wide
gap between the Actual Institutional Budget and the Government
Subventions.
3. To inculcate and sustain a culture of Quality Health Care Delivery
among hospital staff.

The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall
planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling of the Hospitals day to day
operations in accordance with the policy established by the Board of
Trustees. Specifically, the Executive Director is the Chief Executive O f f i c e r
charged with the following duties and responsibilities: Strategic Vision and Plan Development
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To see to it that MNH develops well focused vision and mission

as approved by the Board of Trustees and to co-ordinate, evaluate and
monitor their implementation.

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To oversee the formulation and review of MNH functional policies,

strategies, programmes, plans, guidelines, systems and procedures
and to co-ordinate their implementation.

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To manage the development of the hospitals strategic plan,.

Organizational and Financial Management

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To supervise the application, and review of MNH Act, Regulations,

Systems, Procedures, and to ensure that MNH legal responsibilities
and interests are well protected.

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To direct, control and co-ordinate the functions and activities of

all Directorates and Units.

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To ensure preparation of capital development and recurrent budget

and forward the same to the Board for review and approval

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To co-ordinate, evaluate, and monitor performance of MNH so as

to ensure that the planned activities are implemented within a given
time and budget.
To manage and administer the funds and assets of MNH in accordance
with the highest standards and sense of responsibility; and to ensure
compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance.
To review audit reports and audit work and take appropriate action.

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Communication and Societal Engagement

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To be the Chief Spokesman of MNH and represent MNH in all political,

social, economic and public relations policy activities.

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To coordinate with relevant Ministries, agencies and other stakeholders

on matters of interest to the Hospital.

Staff Management
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To approve all appointments and promotions and sanction all

dismissals on recommendation by the Heads of departments or
recommend alternative actions to be taken by the Board.

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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of principles of new public
management and familiar with health reforms.
Good leadership skills and qualities.
Able to provide equality right to both non medical and medical carders.
Able to communicate with proven interpersonal skills.
Medical background is an added advantage
Veracity in the critical management skills of transformation leadership,
action planning, performance and total quality management, team
building, decision making, problem solving and change management.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Holder of at least Masters Degree in any Medical Field, Health
Management Systems, Hospital Administration OR equivalent
qualifications.
Persons in other fields, but with proven track record and experience
in management of a similar large health care facility shall also be
considered.
Must have at least ten (10) years of proven experience in administrative
duties with Hospital Managerial skills.
Good working knowledge of computer applications is essential.
Strong analytical, communication, strategic planning and interpersonal
skills with demonstrated track record of achievement, initiative and
highest ethical standards.
Additional qualifications in Management will be an added advantage.
Applicants must be at most 56 years of age by the time they apply.

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SALARY: As fixed by the Board of Trustees from time to time.

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MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications accompanied with a detailed CV and copies of certificates,

testimonials and names of three referees, one of which being the immediate/
current employer, should be addressed to:
The Chairman, MNH Board of Trustees,
P. O. BOX 65000, DAR ES SALAAM, so as to reach him not later than 15th
January 2015.
Envelopes should be labelled, Executive Director Application.
NOTE:

Earlier applicants need not apply as their applications

shall be considered