DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL – HEALTH PROFESSIONS AUTHORITY ZIMBABWE 71 views

VACANCY: 

LORIMAK AFRICA HAS BEEN CONTRACTED BY THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS AUTHORITY ZIMBABWE TO ASSIST WITH THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF A SUITABLE CANDIDATE FOR THE ROLE OFDEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL

REPORTING TO: THE SECRETARY GENERAL

ROLE PROFILE:

The Deputy Secretary General serves as the principal support to the Secretary General, overseeing the operations of the Inspectorate Department and ensuring compliance with the Health Professions Act (Chapter 27:19). This role involves strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the management of inspection processes, registration of health institutions, and documentation systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Heading the Inspectorate Department of the Authority.
• Drawing up monthly and annual inspections and reporting thereon for the purpose of enforcing the Health
• Professions Act (Chapter 27:19).
• Liaising with all relevant stakeholders on any issues related to inspections of health institutions.
• Responsible for assembling Inspection teams.
• Responsible for the processing of applications for the registration of health institutions and ensuring maintenance of an up-to-date Register of Health institutions in the country.
• Ensuring that there is a proper document filing and retrieval system in the inspectorate department.
• Responsible for supervising inspectorate operations and inspectorate staff.
• Ensuring the database is up to date and functioning as required.
• Ensuring departmental compliance to Inspectorate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Secretary General.

SKILLS AM) QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Business degree from a reputable institution.
• MBL or MSc in Strategic Management is a must have.
• Knowledge of the I leal th Sector is an added advantage.
• 3 years plus of relevant Executive experience in a reputable organization.
• I lave a strategic thinking mindset and leadership skills
• Must be able to generate new ideas, challenge rigid thinking, creative and innovative.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of services and projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Strong aptitude for building and maintaining relationships with clients, actively listening to their needs and providing tailored solutions.