Executive Director – Healthcare (Transformation Project)

HumanImpact (Hi); Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare group in Dubai is seeking a Transformation Project Director to lead a critical project aimed at improving operational excellence and profitability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare operations, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in strategic planning. This role offers an initial 6-month contract with the potential for a long-term position, focusing on enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare operations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an operational turn-around strategy.
• Evaluate operational excellence and performance/profitability.
• Design a Transformation Programme to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Data-driven Decision Making

Healthcare Operations

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management or business administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to lead a Transformation Project for one of the leading healthcare groups in the region. Your background will be either a Management Consultant engaging with healthcare/aesthetics clients or Snr Commercial Operations Executive (COO/SVP/Director level) with experience in leading commercial operations for reputable healthcare organizations.

As the Transformation Project Director, you will evaluate the operational excellence and overall performance/profitability of the brunches and propose a Transformation Programme. This key role involves strategic audit of all functions, including pricing, marketing, patient care delivery, clinical functions etc.

This is a fixed contract (6 months) initially, with a view to become a long-term opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a robust operational turn-around strategy aligned with organizational goals and financial targets.
• Evaluate the operational excellence and overall performance/profitability of the brunches
• Strategic audit of all functions, including pricing, marketing, patient care delivery, clinical functions etc.
• Design Transformation Programme to streamline processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the patient experience.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure seamless integration of operational functions across the organization.

Key Requirements:

• Able and willing to engage in a fixed (6 month) contract initially with a view to go permanent
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, business administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Or a Director level Management Consultant with extensive healthcare/aesthetics industry strategic engagements
• In-depth understanding of healthcare operations, financial management, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to create and execute strategic plans that drive efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and motivate dynamic teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Data-driven decision-making skills and experience managing complex organizations.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.