Digital
health
health
Babyl
is launching in Rwanda
is launching in Rwanda
Having
successfully launched in the UK and Europe we are working with the Rwandan
government to expand our award winning digital health service.
successfully launched in the UK and Europe we are working with the Rwandan
government to expand our award winning digital health service.
babyl’s
purpose is to make health accessible and affordable to everyone in the world
because we believe healthcare
purpose is to make health accessible and affordable to everyone in the world
because we believe healthcare
should be democratized. To achieve this we
harness the power of digital technology, real-time human data and the best
medical expertise to place immediate, intelligent, comprehensive and affordable
healthcare into the hands of every person on earth.
Website:
www.babylonhealth.com
www.babylonhealth.com
Job
Advert Description
Advert Description
Job
Title:
Medical Director
Title:
Medical Director
Reporting
Lines:
Reports to the CEO
Lines:
Reports to the CEO
Location:
Kigali
Kigali
Contract:
Per time
Per time
About
babyl
babyl
Babyl
is an innovative digital healthcare service providing access to doctors through
mobile phones, using either the feature phones or the smart phones. We combine
the latest technology with the knowledge and experience of the qualified expert
doctors and nurses in the country, babyl seeks to make healthcare simpler,
better, more accessible and affordable for Rwandans everywhere.
is an innovative digital healthcare service providing access to doctors through
mobile phones, using either the feature phones or the smart phones. We combine
the latest technology with the knowledge and experience of the qualified expert
doctors and nurses in the country, babyl seeks to make healthcare simpler,
better, more accessible and affordable for Rwandans everywhere.
Our
platform lets users act upon health concerns quickly by accessing medical
professionals within minutes,to have a medical consultation through their
mobile phone.Users will also be able to get their prescriptions sent to their
mobile phones and collect them from their local pharmacy for convenience. All
clinical records will be stored and available to patients whenever they need
it; including notes, images, videos and audios of the consultations.
platform lets users act upon health concerns quickly by accessing medical
professionals within minutes,to have a medical consultation through their
mobile phone.Users will also be able to get their prescriptions sent to their
mobile phones and collect them from their local pharmacy for convenience. All
clinical records will be stored and available to patients whenever they need
it; including notes, images, videos and audios of the consultations.
This
application will be available for all types of phone users. Smart phone users
will be able to have consultations with doctors via video. There will be also
be a USSD version of the service and a babyl booth equipped with digital
tablets, which will be set up in various locations to allow those without smart
phones to get access to video consultations.
application will be available for all types of phone users. Smart phone users
will be able to have consultations with doctors via video. There will be also
be a USSD version of the service and a babyl booth equipped with digital
tablets, which will be set up in various locations to allow those without smart
phones to get access to video consultations.
We
are well on our way to making this happen in Rwanda.
are well on our way to making this happen in Rwanda.
Context
of the role
of the role
We
are lookingto recruit an outstanding and passionate Medical Director, with
exceptional leadership skills. The Medical Directorwill lead teams of Nurses
and Doctors and will be unrelenting in the pursuit of excellence in delivering
an exciting new technology based solution for the population of Rwanda.
are lookingto recruit an outstanding and passionate Medical Director, with
exceptional leadership skills. The Medical Directorwill lead teams of Nurses
and Doctors and will be unrelenting in the pursuit of excellence in delivering
an exciting new technology based solution for the population of Rwanda.
We
expect the candidate to commit to 3 days a week providing clinical leadership
across the business. Thecandidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as
a General Physician with relevant experience in a leadership role. The
candidate will be responsible for overseeing all clinical staff and working
with the business to ensure we maintain a high standard of clinical excellence
and governance in addition to guiding the business in all clinical service
matters. He/ She will also be a representative of the company, engaging with
the media to enhance public awareness.
expect the candidate to commit to 3 days a week providing clinical leadership
across the business. Thecandidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as
a General Physician with relevant experience in a leadership role. The
candidate will be responsible for overseeing all clinical staff and working
with the business to ensure we maintain a high standard of clinical excellence
and governance in addition to guiding the business in all clinical service
matters. He/ She will also be a representative of the company, engaging with
the media to enhance public awareness.
An
ability to represent babyl with key stakeholders at every level in Rwanda is
essential.
ability to represent babyl with key stakeholders at every level in Rwanda is
essential.
If
you are a Doctor holding full registration with the Rwanda Medical Council, who
really wants to make a difference to Rwanda and beyond then contact us now.
you are a Doctor holding full registration with the Rwanda Medical Council, who
really wants to make a difference to Rwanda and beyond then contact us now.
JOB
PURPOSE / MAIN ROLE
PURPOSE / MAIN ROLE
- To
provide effective professional leadership for all medical staff
- To
ensure systems of clinical governance and appraisal are working and are
appropriate for the Rwandan Medical Council.
- To
provide professional advice to the Board and Chief Executive on key
service and medical staffing issues.
- To
act as the Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs.
- Accountable
for all clinical staff including nurses and doctors
- To
lead on key service and medical staffing issues.
- To
ensure that robust clinical governance systems are in place and to ensure
the active participation of all staff in order to secure high standards of
patient care.
- To
develop a culture which embeds Clinical Quality and Governance and
monitors its effectiveness.
MAIN
RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate
- Provide
medical advice in relation to operational issues.
- Provide
medical input in the development of strategies, particularly the clinical
strategy.
- Provide
input and advice on any relevant initiatives that require a medical
perspective - To
act as an ambassador for babyl and contribute to the wider digital health
agenda as appropriate.
- Share
corporate responsibility for developing sustainable partnerships.
Professional
Leadership
Leadership
- Provide
clearly defined support for medical staff on both professional and
managerial issues, including evenings and weekends as part of an on-call
system - Provide
appropriate support to the clinical operations team, including evenings
and weekends as part of an on-call system
- Participate
in regular communication and meetings with medical staff, in conjunction
with operational senior managers, ensuring they are engaged with the
development and implementation of service plans and policies. - Provide
clinical leadership for all aspects of the babyl service.
- Contribute
to the appointment and induction of new medical staff for babyl.
- Ensure
regular performance reviews and annual appraisal are carried out for all
doctors employed by babyl. - Ensure
resolution of all issues relating to the poor performance of medical staff
and oversee the disciplinary procedure. - Promote
an organizational culture committed to learning from complaints,
incidents, audit, research and development. - Participate
in baby’s clinical audit systems.
- Ensure
doctors employed by babyl adhere to its prescribing policies. - Lead
on development of clinical governance strategies, systems and processes
and to ensure the active participation by all medical staff. Attend
Integrated Governance Committee meetings.
- Contribute
to the development of education and training programs for doctors employed
by babyl - Ensure
that medical staff undertake their duties in line with statutory and
mandatory training requirements for doctors.
- Keep
abreast of professional developments in keeping with this professional
leadership role and maintain networks necessary for the role. - Continue
regular weekly clinical practice both for babyl and externally - Offer
statements to the media on digital health issues as appropriate and
develop positive relations with media partners, enhancing public
understanding of babyl’s services where appropriate.
- Represent
both medical opinion and babyl’s service at external groups and events as
appropriate.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
If
you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position,
Please submit your application to: rwanda@babylonhealth.com
you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position,
Please submit your application to: rwanda@babylonhealth.com
Deadline
for submission: Friday 2nd September 2016
for submission: Friday 2nd September 2016
