COMMUNITY HEALTH LEADER WANTED: PART-TIME Medical Practitioner-In-Charge

job Description

Domboshava MedClinic, a growing peri-urban primary healthcare facility serving the Domboshava community, invites applications from a committed and experienced Medical Practitioner for the role of Part-Time Medical Practitioner-In-Charge.
This position is suited to a clinician who is passionate about maternal and child health, particularly safe baby delivery and obstetrics and gynaecology–related care, and who wishes to provide clinical leadership within a structured part-time engagement.
Position Summary
The Medical Practitioner-In-Charge will provide overall clinical leadership and supervision of medical services at Domboshava MedClinic, with a strong focus on safe maternity care, maternal wellbeing, and child health, while ensuring ethical, high-quality patient care.
Engagement & Remuneration
• Part-time engagement on a sessional basis, for a minimum of two (2) days per week, including Saturdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm
• Flexible scheduling by mutual agreement for additional sessions
• Available for clinical advice and escalation outside physical sessions via phone call, text, or WhatsApp on a 24/7 basis
• Competitive and negotiable remuneration aligned to availability, experience, and scope of responsibility

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and oversight of all medical services during scheduled sessions
• Provide clinical input and supervision related to maternal, neonatal, and child health services, including safe deliveries and obstetric care within scope
• Consult, diagnose, and manage patients in line with national clinical guidelines
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing and midwifery staff
• Ensure clinical governance, ethical practice, and accurate medical documentation
• Participate in clinical audits, protocol development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide clinical advice and escalation support to on-site staff outside physical sessions
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) standards and inspections

Qualifications and Experience

MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Registered with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ)
• Valid practising certificate
• Minimum 2–5 years post-internship clinical experience
• Demonstrated interest or experience in maternal and child health, obstetrics, and gynaecological care
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience (an advantage)
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and good communication skills
Engagement & Remuneration
• Part-time engagement on a sessional basis, for a minimum of two (2) days per week, including Saturdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm
• Flexible scheduling by mutual agreement for additional sessions
• Available for clinical advice and escalation outside physical sessions via phone call, text, or WhatsApp on a 24/7 basis
• Competitive and negotiable remuneration aligned to availability, experience, and scope of responsibility