Functional /
Technical:
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Direct and oversee all AUBMC
day-to-day operations.
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Perform supervisory functions and
exercise financial authority as defined by the University administration rules
and regulations.
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Coordinate and control all resource
departments and services of AUBMC including human resources, financial,
facilities, equipment and supplies.
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Assure that AUBMC’s administration and
operations are aligned with its vision and mission.
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Establish, along with senior staff,
criteria for accountability of all administrators and staff.
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Deliver effective utilization of the
physical and financial resources of AUBMC.
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Review and update AUBMC policies and
procedures at regular intervals; evaluate and ensure their impact for high
quality patient care; communicate these policies and procedures both verbally
and in writing to officers and senior staff.
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Ensure, along with the Chief of Staff
and Chief Medical Officer, a safe environment and high quality outcome of
patients served at AUBMC compared to benchmarks.
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Manage and administer AUBMC’s total
budget and actively participate in joint-planning with senior administration and
the Faculty of Medicine.
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Coordinate preparation of operating
budgets with the Chief Financial Officer of AUBMC to ensure that expenditures
and revenues are aligned with annual and strategic plans. Review all
departmental requests for capital expenses, budget estimates, recommendations
and cost/revenue projections, compiling and submitting in final form to the
Executive Vice President, Raja N. Khuri Dean, Faculty of
Medicine.
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Work with the Chief of Staff on
engaging and aligning medical staff with AUBMC goals to assure that policies and
procedures are coordinated and followed.
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Act as a Secretary of the Medical
Board. Closely liaise with the Steering Committee, presenting items/issues for
discussion, taking minutes and following up on implementation with respect to
items concerning AUBMC administration.
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Provide and maintain effective
communications with the medical staff regarding AUBMC operations.
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Regularly schedule interdepartmental
and departmental meetings to maintain liaison between the medical staff and
other departments. Regularly tour the facilities and service areas to solicit
feedback regarding performance, needs, complaints, etc.
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Serve as a member of the University
Senior Administration, Policy and Procedures, Budget Review and Budget
Committee.
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Perform other related duties such as
preparing reports and keeping abreast of governmental developments related to
health care regulations.
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Perform other related duties as
requested by the Executive Vice President, Raja N. Khuri Dean, Faculty of
Medicine.
External
Communication Representation:
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Review and act upon the
recommendations of accrediting agencies. Ensure that AUBMC is fully compliant
with standards set forth by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals
(USA), Joint Commission International, Accreditation Council for
Graduate Medical Education International, College of American
Pathologists, Arab Board of Health Specializations, Lebanese Ministry of Health,
Private Hospital Syndicate, etc. and maintain liaison with these
agencies.
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Expand professional affiliations and
enhance professional development of staff to keep abreast of latest trends in
Medical Center administration. This involves participating in seminars, visiting
other hospitals, reading professional journals and related materials and
exchanging information with similar institutions.
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Set an example as the Medical Center
Director. Represent AUBMC in its relationships with other health agencies,
organizations and groups. Maintain liaison with Lebanese government officials
including the Army and Internal Security, Ministry of Health, Ministry of
Finance, non-governmental organizations such as WHO, Médecins Sans Frontières,
Save the Children, World Rehabilitation Fund, and others.
Senior Leadership skills, Business and Health
Care Administration, Change Leadership, Client Focus, Communication Skills,
Computer Skills, Developing Others, English Comprehension and fluency, Financial
Management, Initiative, Organizational Awareness, Strategic Planning, Problem
Solving, Professional Development, Professionalism, Resource Management, Team
Skills.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of operations improvement efforts,
cost management initiatives, and health system development and
management.
In-depth understanding of the healthcare
industry.
Knowledge of legal, regulatory, ethical,
managerial, organizational requirements, principles and standards of care for
Academic Medical Centers and other healthcare systems.
Education:
Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Health
Care Administration or related field. A Doctor of Medicine (MD), with or without
a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration, is a plus.
Experience:
Minimum Experience: 10 years of experience in
a senior administrative leadership role in health care facilities, ideally in an
Academic Medical Center similar to AUBMC.
Languages:
Minimum Languages: Arabic and English
Other Languages: French is preferred.
Computer Skills:
Proficient use of Microsoft Office
Applications and other software as needed.