Medical Director

Background

Northern Zambia Union Conference (NZUC) serves the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in northern Zambia. Its health ministry seeks to reflect Christ's healing work through compassionate, whole-person care, health education and service to communities. Kitwe Polytech Hospital (KTPH) is the Union's healthcare department serving the community through clinical, nursing, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and oral health services.

NZUC invites qualified professionals to apply for the six positions below. The responsibilities and requirements are set out in full on the following pages.

Role Overview

The Medical Director will serve as chief executive and senior clinical leader of KTPH, combining direct patient care with strategic, operational, financial and clinical leadership. The role oversees clinical and non-clinical departments and advances high-quality whole-person care in harmony with Seventh-day Adventist health principles and applicable healthcare requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold the institution's identity as an extension of Christ's healing ministry and promote whole-person care.
• Maintain an active physician practice providing preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
• Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, evidence-based practice and professional development.
• Serve as principal liaison to the Board and report on clinical performance, finances, compliance and strategic initiatives.
• Chair the Administrative Committee, implement decisions and develop short- and long-term institutional plans.
• Maintain compliance with HPCZ standards, Ministry of Health requirements and applicable Zambian law.
• Oversee Nursing, Radiology, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Reception and facility maintenance operations.
• Manage operating budgets, capital plans, financial performance, billing, collections and staffing expenses.
• Lead recruitment, training and performance evaluation and address escalated staff and patient matters.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, patient safety, quality improvement programmes and operational and clinical risks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Full HPCZ registration as a medical doctor and a current practising certificate.
• Specialisation in Family Medicine (MMed or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• A Master’s in Healthcare or Business Administration is an advantage.
• At least five years of clinical experience as a physician, including at least two years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Healthcare administration, clinic management or departmental leadership experience is preferred.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and service coverage is desirable.
• Strong clinical competence, leadership, budgeting and revenue management skills.
• Knowledge of Zambian health regulations and HPCZ standards.
• Active membership of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in good standing, as specified in the job description.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit an application and supporting documents

All supporting documents must be duly authenticated by a Commissioner of Oaths or another authorised certifying authority.

Address the application to:

The Executive Secretary
Northern Zambia Union Conference
P.O. Box 20200
Plot No. 7007/A/2, Freedom Avenue
Riverside, Kitwe, Zambia

Application deadline: 2 October 2026.

Apply by emailing: secretariat@nzu.adventist.org