Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions that have arisen in the Health Services Directorate in the University of Zimbabwe:
1 HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTORATE
1.1 Deputy Director

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Driving Reporting to the Director Health
Services.

Designing programmes, activities, systems and mechanism for efficient, effective and quality delivery of health care services to students, staff and their dependence.

Designing and monitoring adherence to policies and procedures in the directorate.

Designing a viable health insurance scheme for students, staff and their dependences.

Designing and implementing business models that facilitate production, marketing and selling of medical appliances and pharmaceutical products.

Keeping up to date with new laws and
regulations so that the department complies
with local and international by laws and best
practice.

Ensure that the campus clinics are managed efficiently and all professionals staff are recruited and duly registered with the relevant professional bodies.

Supervising personnel in both the staff and
campus clinics.

Managing finances, facilities and assets of the department.

Creating and monitoring work schedules for personnel.

Representing the department at various forums, on and off campus.

Maintaining and organising records of the
Department’s services.

Coordinating the operation of members of the medical and administrative staff in the
Department.

Coordination the operations of members of the medical and administrative staff in the
Department.
Maintaining current licensure.

Acting as a communication conduit between the Health Services Department and its stake
holders.

Performing any other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Attributes

First degree in Medical field.
Have at least a Master’s degree in
administration/Business Management or
equivalent.
Good analytical skills to evaluate data and make
operational decisions.
Strong motivation and leadership skills.
Inspires a shared vision.
Ability to work under pressure.
Attention to detail and multitasking.
Experience in supervision technical,
administrative and supervisory personnel.
At least 10 years post qualification experience in Health Services Administration.

How to Apply

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Applicants will be required to follow the following application
procedure:
1. Completion of an application form through the following link:
https://forms.gle/G8JvUCKnps9exHNN6
2. After completing the Application Form on the above link,
applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each
set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum
Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of
birth, I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic and
professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give
information on experience, date of availability, telephone
numbers, names and addresses of three contactable
referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No.
123, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or
posted to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Capital Management
University of Zimbabwe
P .O Box MP 167
HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is 17 April 2025.
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity
employer and therefore men and women are equally
encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted

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