Jobs at African Union(AU)

Purpose of Job

• To provide technical leadership for the supervision and management for the effective performance of the Radiology, Pharmacy and Laboratory Units.

Main Functions

• Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s Performance Management policy and system;
• Designs strategies and policies consistent with the Department’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;
• Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensure implementation at division level;
• Manages risk within the division and recommend mitigation strategies
• Designs and plans policy programs to achieve the strategies;
• Develops new and reviews activities as components of the strategies and policies;
• Addresses problems in arising to current approaches to relevant area.
• Engages stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies;
• Represents the organisation and explain its position at conferences;
• Mobilises funding from all donors to use to execute strategies and activities.
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.
• Creates an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression.

Specific Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the employees of the Division with regard to organization of the Division and performance evaluation.
• Designs strategies and policies consistent with the AU’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area.
• Prioritizes Medical programs and priorities, set the direction for Division’s activities, plans, priorities, and workflows in Radiology, Pharmacy and Laboratory Units respectively.
• Coordinates the activities of the different Units to support the expert clinical care of MHSD clients.
• Represents the Department in all meetings related to health issues and report back on issues discussed and on action required to the Director, Medical and Health Services.
• Ensures overall management of the Division; including performance, quality assurance, staff issues and budget related matters of all units under him/ her.
• Provides input into the recruitment of Division/MHSD staff as required.
• Set performance standards for self and staff, conduct performance appraisals on schedule and resolve intra unit conflicts.
• Produces and submits periodic reports on activities and specific missions.
• Participates in the upgrade of the AU Medical and Health Services Directorate in respect of Equipment, Diagnostic technologies and Continuous Medical Education.
• Takes leading role in forecasting and procurement of instruments and equipment necessary for running the Laboratory and Radiology Units; ensures preventive maintenance, safety and security of the equipments
• Oversees the continuing medical education programs for Medical Staff and training of Clinical Attaches and Interns within the Division.
• Participates in the development and delivery of health promotion, disease prevention and occupational Health and Safety programs of the Directorate. Plays active role in detecting disease outbreaks, their prevention and control. .
• Participates in programs of AU Medical Services Directorate in respect to technical advice to AU Regional Offices, Organs and AU Field Missions.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by  Director, Medical and Health Services.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Must have a Degree in Medicine (MD or MBBS or BMBCh) with 12 years post qualification relevant work experience within a government hospital or private practice, or an International organization which 7 years should be at managerial level and 5 years at supervisory level.
• Must have specialization in one of these specialties: Laboratory Medicine/Pathology, Radiology or Clinical Pharmacology (mandatory). In addition, she/he should have any of the following additional qualifications:
• Master's Degree or Member / MMED of a professional Regional Postgraduate Medical College of Medical Laboratory/Pathologists, Radiologists or Pharmacologists) with Seven (7) years work experience, including 5 years in management positions OR Fellow of a professional Regional Postgraduate Medical College of Pathologists, Radiologists or Pharmacologists) with Seven (7) years' work experience in a clinical role, including 3 years in management positions
• Must be licensed to practice medicine as a specialist in Laboratory Medicine/ Radiology/ Pharmacology in his/her home country or country of residence, as at the time of application (mandatory).
• Experience as head of a clinical unit, section, service or department will be an advantage.
• Documented training in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.

Skills:

• A demonstrated ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally;
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff;
• Working knowledge of policy analysis, and program / project management;
• Interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and work in a multicultural environment;
• Report writing and presentation skills;
• Planning and organization skills;
• Scientific communication abilities as evidenced by scientific /other publications;
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Perspective
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk.

Core Competencies

• Building relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact
• Functional Competencies
• Conceptual thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

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Purpose of Job

• To provide technical support for the management, implementation and oversight of all AU Pharmacy operations.

Main Functions

• Provides support in the preparation and Implement the programmes developed out of the Division’s strategic plan;
• Ensures effective coordination and implementation of Unit’s plans and activities at various levels;
• Liaises with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other relevant stakeholders on relevant matters;
• Prepares and develops reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division;
• Provides support to develop resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders’ coordination;
• Manages and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s performance management policy and system;
• Conducts complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use;
• Liaises with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes;
• Prepares budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required;
• Contributes in the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans.

Specific Responsibilities

• Dispenses drugs prescribed by Physicians.
• Provides information to patients and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
• Answers to questions and respond to queries on medications from clients.
• Supports Doctors in the selection of medicines in the management of patients.
• In collaboration with the Physicians, monitor adherence to therapy of chronic diseases and work with them to optimize treatment outcomes.
• Oversees, and allocates activities of employees engaged in dispensing prescribed medications and other pharmaceutical products for patient care, according to laid down procedures in a professional manner.
• Manages the inventory of essential drugs; orders and maintain stock levels at all times.
• Consults with Physicians, quantifies and forecasts pharmaceutical requirements of medical supplies for procurement.
• Initiates and be fully involved in the procurement processes of pharmaceutical products in collaboration with the Procurement Division.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring work activities, such as preparation of records of expenditures, progress reports, etc.
• Prepares Pharmacy unit budget and share it with the Head of Division, Medical Support Services.
• Evaluates employee performance, and recommend interventions where necessary.
• Trains and mentors interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy.
• Participates in continuing medical education programs for Medical staff.
• Ensures 24 hour AU Pharmacy coverage on a shift basis (for day time, night time, weekends and public holidays).
• Ensures smooth running of the AU Pharmacy.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized University with 7 years post qualification working experience as a registered Clinical Pharmacist, work experience within a government hospital, private practice, University Teaching Hospital or international organization as unit, team, section, or department head Or Bachelor's Degree in similar studies with ten (10) years relevant experience
• Working in a clinical pharmacy role as at the time of application which 3 years should be at supervisor level;
• Must be registered/ licensed to practice as a Clinical Pharmacist in his/her home Country or Country of residence. Documented training in health commodities and Supply Chain Management.

Required Skills:

• Ability to communicate with medical staff, clients and care givers politely.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Records management and confidentiality skills
• Planning, organizational and leadership skills.
• Communication skills and ability to work in teams in a complex, multi-cultural, multi ethnic environment to achieve unit goals.
• Computer literacy skills: proficient with various stock management systems, software packages and Hospital Information Systems.
• Oral, reporting and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk
• Core Competencies
• Building Relationship
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence
• Functional Competencies
• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Orientation

Tenure of Appointment:

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$22,932.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.
• Applications must be submitted no later than March 20, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.