Director of Clinical Services

Haji Abdalla General Hospital
Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Management/leadership

Job Description

Haji Abdalla General Hospital is recruiting a Director of Clinical Services for their Jigjiga office. This Management/leadership sector position calls for a professional with 7 - 8 years of demonstrated expertise. Submit your application by Aug, 21 to be considered for this role.

linical excellence to deliver top-tier, patient-centered healthcare to the Somali Region and beyond.

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

  • Job Title: Director of Clinical Services
  • Location: Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia
  • Institution: Haji Abdalla General Hospital
  • Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Clinical Governance: Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and clinical oversight to all medical departments, specialist physicians, and nursing staff.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous clinical protocols, infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, and patient safety standards.
  • Operational Leadership: Optimize hospital workflows, manage resource allocation, and oversee clinical department budgeting.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure hospital operations strictly align with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MoH) and Regional Health Bureau regulatory guidelines.
  • Continuous Education: Lead peer reviews, medical audits, and Continuous Medical Education (CME) programs to foster talent development.
  • Community Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with local healthcare partners, educational institutions, and regional health authorities. Requirements & Qualifications

About Jigjiga

Jigjiga is the capital of the Somali Regional State (Somali Galbeed) in eastern Ethiopia. The city serves as an important economic center for the ethnic Somali population in Ethiopia and hosts various government and non-governmental organizations working on development and humanitarian programs.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Master of Medicine (MMed), Medical Doctor (MD) degree, or equivalent advanced clinical specialty from a recognized university.
  • Management Asset: Additional qualification in Healthcare Administration, master's in public health (MPH), or MBA is highly preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of active clinical practice, including at least 3 years in a senior clinical leadership role (e.g., Medical Director, Head of Department).
  • Licensure: Must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine issued by the Federal Ministry of Health (MoH) Ethiopia.
  • Language: Fluency in English and Amharic is required; proficiency in Somali is a highly advantageous asset for community care.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified professionals are invited to submit their application package, including a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), valid professional license copies,

and contact information for three professional references, to:

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Alternatively, applications can be submitted in person at the hospital's Chief Executive Officer’s office in Jigjiga, Ethiopia.

Application

Deadline: August 2

1, 2026

Haji Abdalla General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Details

Posted: July 22, 2026
Organization: Haji Abdalla General Hospital
Location: Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Sector: Management/leadership