Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Closing date: 30 Sep 2018
We are seeking Executive Director (ED) of Lao Friends Hospital for Children, with a starting date of January 2019.
The Executive Director will provide leadership and strategic direction for the hospital ensuring that it functions effectively and achieves its aims and objectives; namely the provision of world class medical care, education of staff, and community disease prevention. To achieve this, the ED will work closely with representatives of the Luang Prabang Provincial Health Department and Hospital developing a harmonious working relationship that promotes the integrated delivery of compassionate and quality health care to children in the Luang Prabang Province.
The ED will liaise with the Friends Without A Border (FWAB) Board developing strategic priorities, building and monitoring budgets, and providing the Board with information on a regular basis. The ED will also liaise with the FWAB Board and staff to coordinate local and international fundraising, including grant applications and management of the local Friends Gallery.
Qualifications and Attributes:
Essential:
1) A Medical Degree from an internationally recognized university
2) Registration to practice clinical medicine in the applicant’s home country
3) Recent clinical experience in the practice of acute pediatric medicine
4) Management and budgeting experience in a health care setting
5) Demonstrated high quality communication, leadership and organizational skills
6) Commitment to providing compassionate and nurturing care to patients
Highly desirable:
1) A higher qualification in a health or management field
2) Experience working in a developing country
Please visit https://fwab.org/careers/. for further detail.
How to apply:
Please email a cover letter and resume to: hr@fwab.org with the subject “Executive Director.”
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviewing.
