General Manager (Eye Hospital)

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare institution in Dubai is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations and drive expansion. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing hospitals, strong financial acumen, and a strategic mindset. This role offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to shape the future of the healthcare landscape in the UAE.

Benefits

Executive Compensation Package

Unique strategic leadership role

Opportunities for growth and innovation

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of executive leadership experience in Ophthalmology.
• Proven ability to manage and scale family-owned hospitals in the UAE or GCC.
• Strong financial and operational management expertise.
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Strategic mindset to capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Deep understanding of healthcare transformation and patient-centered models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a roadmap for hospital expansion and operational excellence.
• Oversee daily management and service delivery.
• Drive financial performance through effective budgeting and cost optimization.
• Identify strategies to scale the hospital's presence.
• Establish relationships with healthcare authorities and investors.
• Implement advanced technologies to enhance services.
• Lead and mentor the executive team to foster accountability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Operational excellence

Stakeholder relations

Innovative mindset

Job description

Overview

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a premier hospital in Dubai to recruit an experienced and strategic General Manager to lead operations, drive expansion, and position the hospital for long-term success. This role presents an exclusive opportunity for a seasoned General Manager, CEO, or a COO with strong business acumen to take charge of a well-established healthcare institution. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing and scaling family-owned hospitals in the UAE or GCC region, optimizing operational efficiency, and implementing growth strategies that enhance patient care and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Growth: Develop and implement a comprehensive roadmap for hospital expansion, franchise opportunities, and operational excellence.


• Hospital Operations: Oversee daily management, ensuring seamless service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a high standard of patient care.


• Financial Stewardship: Drive financial performance through effective budgeting, cost optimization, and P&L management.


• Expansion & Market Positioning: Identify and execute strategies to scale the hospital's presence in the UAE and beyond.


• Stakeholder & Investor Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with healthcare authorities, investors, and key industry stakeholders.


• Innovation & Modernization: Implement advanced technologies and industry best practices to enhance healthcare services and maintain a competitive edge.


• Leadership & Culture: Lead and mentor a high-performing executive team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of executive leadership experience in the Ophthalmology sector, with a focus on hospital operations and strategic expansion.


• A proven ability to manage and scale family-owned, mid-size, or boutique eye hospitals within the UAE or GCC.


• Strong financial and operational management expertise, including hands-on experience in budgeting, cost control, and revenue growth.


• Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.


• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities in the healthcare sector.


• A deep understanding of healthcare transformation, patient-centered care models, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Executive Compensation Package: A competitive salary and benefits.


• Strategic Leadership Role: A unique opportunity to shape the future of a leading healthcare institution.


• Growth & Innovation: The chance to drive hospital expansion and modernization initiatives.

This role is ideal for a results-driven leader with the expertise and vision to elevate healthcare services and operational efficiency. If you are prepared to take on this challenge and make a lasting impact on the UAE's healthcare landscape, we invite you to apply. To express your interest, please submit your application, highlighting your leadership experience and strategic contributions to hospital growth and expansion.