Responsibilities
Clinical Division Manager
The Clinical Division Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all clinical services at Ruhengeri Level Two Teaching Hospital (RL2TH). The division ensures the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered healthcare through effective management of clinical activities, healthcare professionals, and patient care processes.
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Service Coordination
Oversees the planning, organization, and delivery of clinical services to ensure efficient and effective patient care across all departments.
Patient Assessment and Care Management
Supervises health assessments, including clinical and paraclinical investigations, to support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
Quality of Clinical Care
Promotes adherence to clinical guidelines, best practices, and quality standards to improve patient outcomes and safety.
Healthcare Team Management
Coordinates the work of physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and other clinical staff to ensure multidisciplinary and patient-centered care.
Clinical Performance Monitoring
Monitors service delivery, evaluates clinical performance indicators, and supports continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Resource and Service Management
Ensures the effective utilization of clinical resources, equipment, and supplies to maintain efficient healthcare delivery.
Training and Professional Development
Supports the continuous education, mentorship, and professional growth of healthcare providers to enhance clinical competence and service quality.
Through effective leadership and coordination, the Clinical Division Manager plays a vital role in ensuring excellence in clinical care, patient safety, and the overall performance of healthcare services at RL2TH.
Dr HABIMANA Jean Baptiste
Clinical Division Manager
Dr. HABIMANA Jean Baptiste is a Rwandan Medical Doctor and Public Health specialist with over 35 years of progressive experience in healthcare leadership, hospital management, and clinical service delivery. Holding a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Master's Degree in Public Health from the National University of Rwanda, he has demonstrated strong competencies in health systems management, strategic planning, organizational development, and healthcare quality improvement. He is recognized as a dynamic, self-motivated, and results-oriented professional with a strong commitment to teamwork and excellence in healthcare services.
Throughout his career, Dr. Habimana has held several senior leadership positions within Rwanda's health sector. Since March 2025, he has served as Clinical Service Division Manager at Ruhengeri level two Teaching Hospital. Prior to this role, he served as Director General of Nemba District Hospital from 2017 to 2025 and as Director of the same hospital from 2006 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he worked as Chief Medical Doctor, Medical Director, and practicing physician in various health facilities, including Nemba District Hospital, Shyira District Hospital and Gisenyi District Hospital,
Dr. Habimana has continuously strengthened his professional expertise through extensive participation in national and international trainings, conferences, and workshops. His areas of capacity building include leadership and management, governance, public health, maternal and child health, infectious disease control, supply chain management, quality improvement, emergency and trauma care, reproductive health, and hospital administration. Notable trainings include Leadership and Management Accelerator (LMA), Ministerial Leadership in Health by Harvard School of Public Health, and advanced leadership, management, and governance programs.
In addition to his clinical and managerial expertise, Dr. Habimana possesses strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and internet-based tools. He is fluent in Kinyarwanda and French and has a working knowledge of English. His extensive experience, leadership capabilities, and commitment to strengthening healthcare systems have enabled him to contribute significantly to the development and improvement of health services in Rwanda.