The Clinic Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of The Clinic, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning while maintaining high standards of patient care. The role requires strong leadership in managing medical and non-medical staff, optimizing operational workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving revenue growth. A key focus of the clinic is diagnostic screenings, which serve as the foundation for functional medicine, regenerative therapies, and wellness-focused treatments aimed at managing and treating chronic diseases. The Clinic Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the clinic prioritizes preventive care, patient education, and a holistic approach to long-term health management.
1. Clinical & Operational Management
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the clinic, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
- Implement and monitor operational workflows to optimize patient experience and clinical efficiency.
- Ensure smooth coordination between various departments, including front desk, nursing, physicians, and wellness practitioners.
- Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations and enhance service quality.
- Maintain inventory of medical and non-medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Address and resolve operational challenges promptly to maintain seamless service delivery.
2. Financial Performance & Revenue Growth
- Monitor financial performance, ensuring revenue targets are met and costs are effectively managed.
- Work closely with the finance team to manage budgets, optimize cost efficiencies, and improve profitability.
- Develop and execute marketing and promotional strategies to attract and retain patients.
- Identify new revenue opportunities, including partnerships, corporate wellness programs, and premium service offerings.
- Ensure proper billing, insurance processing, and cash flow management in compliance with local regulations.
- Recruit, train, and supervise medical and non-medical staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement professional development plans for team members.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations to ensure accountability and productivity.
- Promote a patient-centric culture by ensuring all staff align with the clinic’s mission and values.
- Address HR concerns, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and employee engagement initiatives.
3. Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure full compliance with DHA regulations, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
- Stay up to date with healthcare policies, laws, and regulations to maintain clinic accreditation.
- Implement and enforce policies related to patient safety, infection control, and clinical best practices.
- Conduct periodic audits and quality assurance checks to maintain high standards of care.
- Act as the primary point of contact for DHA inspections and compliance-related matters.
4. Patient Experience & Engagement
- Ensure a seamless and positive patient journey from booking appointments to post-treatment follow-ups.
- Address patient concerns and complaints professionally, implementing solutions for service improvement.
- Develop initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction, loyalty, and retention.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to implement patient education programs and wellness initiatives.
5. Business Development & Market Expansion
- Identify opportunities for expansion and enhancement of clinic services in alignment with market trends.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, insurance companies, and corporate wellness partners.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities to ensure the clinic remains competitive and innovative.
- Work with senior leadership to develop and execute long-term growth strategies for the clinic.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in clinic or healthcare facility management, preferably in primary care, wellness, or functional medicine.
- Strong knowledge of Dubai Healthcare Authority (DHA) regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and revenue optimization in a healthcare setting.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and operational acumen.
- Ability to drive marketing and business development initiatives to increase patient volume and revenue.
- Exceptional communication skills, with fluency in English (Arabic proficiency is a plus).
- Operational Excellence: Ability to manage complex clinic operations efficiently.
- Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of healthcare finance and revenue cycle management.
- Leadership & Team Management: Ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team.
- Patient-Centric Approach: Focus on enhancing patient experience and satisfaction.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strong knowledge of DHA policies and healthcare regulations.
- Business Development: Strategic mindset to drive clinic growth and market presence.
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Ability to address challenges proactively and implement effective solutions.