Business Manager- Central Pathology Laboratory (CPL)

Our client Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) is a Tanzanian public referral hospital with a mission to provide effective, efficient and high quality tertiary specialist medical services for referred patients from all areas of Tanzania, while providing a conducive environment for teaching and research.

To fulfill its mission in the Central Pathology Laboratory (CPL) MNH has collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) and Abbott Fund Tanzania (AFT) and “to pilot a new framework for delivery of the highest standards of care to all patients in a sustainable way within the existing public health care setting in Tanzania”. The CPL is the leading institution for quality laboratory service in Tanzania. To sustain and grow in success MNH has embarked on a path to establish sustainability. This position is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly motivated team to develop a new model of sustainability to provide the Tanzanian public with internationally recognized quality health service with greater self-reliance and operational control.

Business Manager- Central Pathology Laboratory (CPL)

CPL has multidisciplinary staff who are working to improve the health status of patients. It has hi-tech automated machines of its kind regionally and Africa at large and is leading the way nationally and regionally in clinical laboratory practice, training and research.

MNH is looking for an experienced leader in the field of clinical diagnostic laboratory, who can take an energetic and motivated team to the next level. The Business Manager reports directly to the Head of Department CPL and supervises Accountant, Procurement Officer, and Health Records Assistants.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set goals and objectives and establish internal operating procedures for finance, accounting, procurement, and inventory management in the Business Unit (BU) in cooperation with other managers designated to achieve efficient BU operation and maximum service to patients of the BU;
• Management of Resources-lead and manage both the physical and human resources particularly related to finance;
• Financial Management-play a key role in budgeting, controlling costs, studying business forecasts, sales reports and financial statements and finding ways to maximize results and keep the BU on track financially;
• Procurement and Inventory Management-Supervise the procurement, inventory and store management function of the BU. Ensure that supply chain and other resources are adequately managed to minimize costs of production;
• Administration, direction and coordination of the BU’s business activities for the purpose of attaining financial stability;
• Identify and establish partnerships with private health facilities, for the sustainability plan;
• Design and prepare relevant business reports with regular reporting mechanism, for senior management to assist in decision making;
• Lead and develop staff capable of delivering on the mandate of the department;
• Administrative affairs and patients’ services, monitoring and controlling subordinate employees’ orientation, job training, and continuous minimum qualification; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the H.o.D.

Qualifications and experience required

• A degree or equivalent qualifications in medicine, finance, or health administration with postgraduate qualifications in management, medicine, health administration or public health;
• Minimum 5 years of senior level experience in Health Service Management;
• Proven knowledge and competence in computer skills (Microsoft word, excel, power point);
• People management skills;
• Strong analytical approach to problem solving;
• Good communication skills – English – written and oral.

An attractive remuneration package and allowances will be offered to the successful candidates.

Application Instructions:

If you believe your career objectives and qualifications match this challenging role, please write in confidence to the address below by Thursday June 13th 2013 at 1400hrs quoting the title for the position which you are applying for including your CV, qualifications, experience, contact details and three referees together with copies of relevant testimonials to:

Executive Search and Selection, People and Change Advisory, PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited, Pemba House, 369 Toure Drive, Oyster Bay Dar es Salaam
You can also send your application to recruit@tz.pwc.com