REGISTRAR – Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ) 99 views

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ) is a Statutory Body established in terms of Section 29 of the Health Professions Act (Chapter 27:19). Its mandate is to assist in the promotion of the health of the population of Zimbabwe through controlling the practice of the medical and dental profession through registration, education and maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice by guiding the medical and dental profession. The following vacancy has arisen within the Council and suitably qualified candidates arc invited to apply.

REGISTRAR

REPORTS TO: COUNCIL  CHAIRPERSON

General Responsibilities
Working with the Chair of Council. Vice Chair and Council Committee Chairs as the Council Secretary responsible for ensuring effective delivering of the work programs and operations of the MDPCZ and leading the day-to-day operations ofthc MDPCZ Staff. Functioning as the MDPCZ CEO in providing management and leadership in furtherance of MDPCZ purpose and strategic priorities as well as ensuring that MDPCZ operates within its mandate and enabling legislation.

JOB   SPECIFICATIONS
a) Serve as a spokesperson of Council.
b) Be responsible for the preparation of MDPCZ work program in realization of MDPCZ’s purpose and strategic priorities, working with the Chairperson, and Committee Chairperson of the Council in the implementation of the Council objectives.
c) Lead in the development and implementation of Council Strategic objectives working closely with the Chairperson of Council and Committee Chairs.
d) Develop and recommend to Council yearly business plans and budgets that support the Council’s long term strategies.
e) Monitor and report to Council on the performance of the company and its conformance with compliance imperatives.
f) Compile annual progress report on strategy implementation.
g) Manage the financial affairs of Council including the development of annual budgets for approval by the Council and financial proposals for consideration by the Council ensuring compliance with the requirements of the annual financial auditing process and relevant acte.g. PECOG
h) Advise, manage, and deal confidently and competently with the Council members, as well as senior representatives of external stakeholders.
i) Develop and maintain the confidence of the Council in its statutory function, developing and building the necessary relationships to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the Council strategic objectives.
j) Tailor all written and verbal communications acknowledging the cultural sensitivity of the profession.
k) Establish organizational structure appropriate to the achievement of the Council’s strategics.
l) Set the tone, provide ethical leadership and create a good ethical environment for management and the general workforce.
m) Enforce and adhere to legal guidelines of Council Roles.
n) Interaction with other Counci Is – Internal and external.
o) Any other du ties as assigned by the Council and Chair.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be registered with the MDPCZ with primary q uaI i ficat i on o f M BC11B, B DS or equivalent
• Should have a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience and a least 5 years of these in a senior/ strategic management position.
• Master in Business Administration degree or recognized experience in similar position an added advantage
• Legal background is an added advantage

ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS
1. Working with diverse stakeholders
2. Knowledge of corporate governance
3. Management Leadership skills
4. Analytical skillsand problems solving skills
5. Good communication andpublic speaking skills
6. Strategic decision making