EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The South-West Regional Health Authority is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following position “on contract”

GENERAL MANAGER, OPERATIONS

 Job Summary

 The General Manager Operations will provide leadership to technical teams of professionals with responsibility for providing effective and highly efficient services in support of direct patient care at Health Care Institutions of the South West Regional Health Authority. The incumbent will be responsible for formulating and ensuring the implementation of operational strategies, which meet the expectation of a diverse client-base and are aligned to the Authority’s strategic objectives. 

Key Functions:

• Develop, recommend and oversee the implementation of Divisional policies and procedures consistent with the overall philosophy and objectives of the Authority.
• Provide leadership and guidance in programme planning and implementation, budgetary planning and management and productivity reporting.
• Develop and maintain organizational systems for the effective performance and smooth delivery of technical support services.
• Co-ordinate the activities of the Operations Division with other Divisions of the Authority and with Medical and Nursing personnel to resolve operational problems and ensure continuous delivery of quality services.
• Co-ordinate the development of and ensure the maintenance of a Support system within established international standards.
• Audit systems and procedures to ensure maintenance and improvement in operational efficiencies in the Division.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Operational Plans for the Division.

Required Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• The incumbent must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited University.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering, Facility Management, Health Services Management or in a related field.
• At least ten (10) years relevant experience of which five (5) must be at a senior management level.
• Knowledge of Project and Resources Management, local engineering codes.
• Knowledge of Laws, regulations, guidelines, and codes relating to management of healthcare institutions.
• Working knowledge of Financial and Budgetary control.
• Leadership skill, Research & Analytical skills and good Communications skills.

Applications, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates and a contact number, must be submitted by May 16, 2012 and addressed to:

The General Manager Human Resources

South-West Regional Health Authority

Human Resources Department

#64 Lewis Street

San Fernando

INCOMPLETE/UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED