Head of Clinical Services – Division I at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Clinical Services – Division I

Requisition ID: 1488
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Director, Medical and Health Services
Directorate / Department: Medical and Health Services
Division: Clinical Services
Number of Direct Reports: 11
Number of Indirect Reports: 21
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed Term

About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

Job Requirements

• Master Degree in Medicine (MD, MBBS, BMBCh) with twelve (12) years experience in progressively responsible positions as a Specialist in any of the clinical specialties mentioned above, in a tertiary level hospital, private practice or international organization, out of which seven (7) years should be at managerial level while five (5) years should be at supervisory level
• Must be working in a senior clinical role in the last five (5) years.
• Must have experience in performing clinical audits.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine as a Specialist in any clinical specialty in his/her home country or country of residence, as at the time of application.
• Fellowship in one of the Clinical specialties from a Regional Post Graduate Medical College (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Surgery).
• Additional qualification in Management will be an advantage.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine as a Medical Specialist in his/her home country or country of residence, as at the time of application.

Required Skills:

• Leadership and management skills
• Communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge in international educational reforms and strategies
• Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, systems and standards
• Planning, Budgeting and Organization skills.
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages; fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2022.