AMCE: Clinical Director of Haematology at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

The Opportunity

The Haematology Director will be tasked with building, leading and overseeing the department of Haematology and the medical teams for the development and implementation of the departmental strategy and plans. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer and medical leads as well as other cross functional team colleagues to ensure access to Centre’s services and research, develop and implement cross functional organisational plans aligned with patient, healthcare professionals and broader corporate needs.

The Director will be also accountable for building and encouraging scientific excellence within the team, close partnerships with HCPs, scientific societies and patient organisations in the country and the rest of the world. They will also be commissioned with financial planning and budgetary adherence of the department’s medical affairs activities. The Haematology Director will actively participate in both departmental and centre’s matters concerning clinical governance and audit and ensure maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Haematology patients.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous exceptional leadership within a Clinical Haematology Director position, meeting the required standards to achieve ‘excellence’ in that role. It is essential that the post holder is able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, ensuring that they are clear and concise with the information they are providing. The post holder will be someone that is seen as a ‘problem solver’, providing solutions to any potential complications that may have arisen in the department concerning both staff and patients, making sure that these are resolved in an efficient manner.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Lead by consistent ethical and professional behaviour, with uncompromising commitment to patients
• Facilitate excellent working partnerships developed with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) based on scientific excellence and trust
• Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the Department
• Lead and contribute to teaching/training, audit and managerial responsibilities as appropriate to all level experience
• Establish relationships with External Experts to expand research opportunities
• To take responsibility for the review of clinical procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement of services
• To lead in the explanation of any changes to processes within the department. Making sure that all staff are aware of this and are able to adapt
• Provide leadership around job planning and productivity within the department

Strategic Development 

• Design, implement and oversea the Medical Strategic and Operational Plan in accordance with the AMCE strategy, local country plans and aligned with corporate policies and procedures and applicable local laws, regulations and code of practice
• To play a significant role in ensuring provision of high quality Haematology Services.
• Lead the provision of clinical and laboratory Haematology services in collaboration with existing consultants.
• To participate in the clinical and non-clinical objective setting process
• To work with the Head of Nursing and other senior leads in the department to provide effective clinical leadership to the directorate and help ensure the development of high quality clinical services
• To carry out regular appraisals with clinical staff to ensure that there is a long term plan in identifying and achieving objectives which fall in line with objectives of both the individual and organisation
• Regularly monitor and review clinical practices within the department, seeking change if there is any that need to be made

Governance 

• The post holder will be expected to lead in establishing and monitoring clinical audit projects involving the service delivery of the department
• Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting  actions are implemented
• Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
• To ensure that all clinical practice complies with the statutory regulations that are in place

Other Duties

• To participate in any research findings that may improve the clinical delivery of the department, relaying this information to the C Suite to see if any of these findings can be implemented
• Where necessary, be able to explain clinical information to patients regarding any treatment/findings, demonstrating clear and concise interpersonal skills
• Continuing personal professional development if needed
• Clinical management, attendance at departmental and meetings
• Appraisal, Job planning and rota organisation
• Service development, quality improvement work, major incident planning

Equality and Diversity

• Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Haematology department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place

Personal and Staff Development

• Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
• Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company
• Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management

Communications And Working Relationships

• Ability to interpret data and translate it towards the stakeholders and wider teams
• Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for  new technology implementations
• Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of business objectives and goals
• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and Head of Nursing to determine short and long term needs of the Haematology department
• Develop and present Haematology updates to the Board of Directors
• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and Head of Nursing to determine the short and long term needs of the Haematology department
• In conjunction with the Head of Nursing, lead on quality improvement and Innovation in the Haematology department

Line Management

• Develop and maintain the Haematology department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions of the Haematology department are reliable, stable and efficient
• Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
• Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures

Organisational Responsibilities

• Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new Haematology technology or sector related improvements
• Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
• Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its Haematology strategic objectives

Confidentiality

• The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
• This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held

General 

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
• All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly

Infection Control Statement 

• The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times

Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) or the country of origin
• West African College of Physicians Nigeria/ country of origin accreditation
• MSc Degree in related field of equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development

Desirable Qualifications

• MD or PHD
• Additional sub-specialty training

Essential Experience

• Able to demonstrate success at the senior level leading complex, contentious, ambiguous and high profile transformational change in a large organisation and across organisations
• High level of managerial competency, including ability to manage and lead in a complex and contentious dynamic professional environment
• Strong background in programme management
• General understanding of  managerial and accreditation  issues relating to laboratories and  clinical haematology
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance with  demonstrable understanding of how this improves the quality of  care provided to patients
• Broad-based clinical lead and laboratory haematology  experience
• Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
• Track record of leading delivery of robust of Full Business Cases

Desirable Experience

• Has regional / national / international standing
• Has experience of working With Board members and Senior Directors in more than one setting

Management and Leadership

• Ability to demonstrate full and independent responsibility for clinical leadership of the department
• Evidence of wide contribution in delivering vision and strategy in a multi-organisational setting through transformative projects and ultimately making an impact
• A solid and outlined track-record in using quantitative, qualitative and financial and other significant information to support delivery planning and in monitoring performance
• A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority and robust performance management
• Intellectual flexibility, including the ability to understand both operational detail and wider strategic environment and to articulate these to others
• Financial awareness and business acumen, and a demonstrable ability to effectively manage large and complex budgets; including budget setting and monitoring.
• A sound understanding of the financial, legal and technical issues related to large projects.
• Ability to successfully analyse complex issues and situations, provide logical decisions, and  reconcile competing interests, providing practical and creative solutions to problems through collaborative working
• Leadership, Organisational, Managerial skills, Vision and ability to plan ahead are desirable

Personal Attributes

• High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
• Evidence of a strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and personal integrity.
• Evidence of skill and effectiveness as a member of a team at senior level, contributing especially to team building and leadership
• Shares the AMCE’s vision
• Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
• Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
• Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
• Commitment to caring for others
• Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
• High levels of honesty and integrity

Desirable

• Evidence of research activity  and presentations
• Evidence of poster or oral  presentations at national or international meetings
• Evidence of research and  publications in peer  reviewed journals

Languages

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Skills in languages other than English is desirable

AMCE Values

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the  AMCE’s values
• Commitment to uphold the AMCE’s values

Benefits

• Tempting Salary Package
• Housing Allowance
• Education Allowance for up to 3 children
• Club Membership
• Relocation Package (If applicable)
• Health & Medical
• Professional Membership
• Group Life
• Gratuity & Pension