Job Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Attributes)

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Master’s degree or professional project management certification preferred.

Professional Certification and Membership

Membership in relevant professional body.

Work Experience

Extensive experience in healthcare management, strategic planning, project management, change management and process improvement particularly in a startup or new facility context. Experience in a cardiothoracic or specialized medical center is an added advantage.

Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies

Strategic thinking, project management, Lean methodology, change management, data-driven decision-making.

Collaboration, ethical leadership, strong communication.

Ability to work independently and deliver results.

Computer proficiency in MS Office.

Passion for God and social impact.

Responsibilities

1.Strategic Planning and Execution:

Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic planning framework aligned with leading practices.

Facilitate strategic sessions with Management to define organizational goals and objectives.

Monitor industry trends and conduct market analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic alignment across the organization.

Strategy Execution and Performance Management:

Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives and performance management.

Develop and manage project portfolios aligned with the strategic plan.

Establish performance management systems and KPIs to track progress towards goals.

Conduct regular performance reviews and adjust strategies as needed.

Coordinate with department heads to ensure alignment of departmental objectives with organizational strategy.

Advanced Project Management:

Develop and implement a project management framework based on leading practice.

Utilize advanced project management skills to oversee complex projects and ensure their successful completion.

Implement project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Six Sigma/lean methodology, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage timelines and budgets.

Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Foster a project management culture across the organization through training and mentorship.

Organizational Alignment and Communication:

Foster strategic alignment and communication across all levels of the organization.

Develop and execute communication strategies to cascade strategic goals and initiatives.

Facilitate organizational alignment sessions and workshops for staff at all levels.

Monitor and address organizational culture and morale to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Serve as a liaison between departments to enhance collaboration and synergy.

Change Management:

Explore and implement an appropriate change management framework.

Manage organizational transitions and facilitate change processes.

Develop change management plans and communication strategies for strategic initiatives.

Assess potential risks and barriers to change and develop mitigation strategies.

Provide training and support to staff to ensure successful adoption of new strategies.

Monitor change progress and adjust strategies based on feedback and outcomes.

Capacity Building and Training:

Enhance staff capabilities and skills to support strategic goals.

Develop and implement training programs on strategic planning, execution, performance management, and Lean methodology.

Identify training needs and collaborate with departments to address skill gaps.

Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs as necessary.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

External Partnerships and Collaboration:

Cultivate strategic alliances and collaborations to support organizational goals.

Identify and establish partnerships with industry experts, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations.

Facilitate knowledge sharing, research collaborations, and joint initiatives.

Coordinate fundraising efforts and secure external funding opportunities.

Represent the organization in external forums and build a strong network of stakeholders.

Perform additional duties as assigned from time to time

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic planning framework aligned with leading practices.
• Facilitate strategic sessions with Management to define organizational goals and objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and conduct market analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic alignment across the organization.
• Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives and performance management.
• Develop and manage project portfolios aligned with the strategic plan.
• Establish performance management systems and KPIs to track progress towards goals.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and adjust strategies as needed.
• Coordinate with department heads to ensure alignment of departmental objectives with organizational strategy.
• Develop and implement a project management framework based on leading practice.
• Utilize advanced project management skills to oversee complex projects and ensure their successful completion.
• Implement project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Six Sigma/lean methodology, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage timelines and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Foster a project management culture across the organization through training and mentorship.
• Foster strategic alignment and communication across all levels of the organization.
• Develop and execute communication strategies to cascade strategic goals and initiatives.
• Facilitate organizational alignment sessions and workshops for staff at all levels.
• Monitor and address organizational culture and morale to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between departments to enhance collaboration and synergy.
• Explore and implement an appropriate change management framework.
• Manage organizational transitions and facilitate change processes.
• Develop change management plans and communication strategies for strategic initiatives.
• Assess potential risks and barriers to change and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide training and support to staff to ensure successful adoption of new strategies.
• Monitor change progress and adjust strategies based on feedback and outcomes.
• Enhance staff capabilities and skills to support strategic goals.
• Develop and implement training programs on strategic planning, execution, performance management, and Lean methodology.
• Identify training needs and collaborate with departments to address skill gaps.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs as necessary.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Cultivate strategic alliances and collaborations to support organizational goals.
• Identify and establish partnerships with industry experts, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, research collaborations, and joint initiatives.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts and secure external funding opportunities.
• Represent the organization in external forums and build a strong network of stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned from time to time

• Strategic thinking
• Project management
• Lean methodology
• Change management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Collaboration
• Ethical leadership
• Strong communication
• Ability to work independently and deliver results
• Computer proficiency in MS Office

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional project management certification preferred.
• Membership in relevant professional body.