Medical superintendent

Fortis Healthcare Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Healthcare Ltd. is seeking a Medical Superintendent to oversee hospital clinical and administrative operations from Bengaluru. The role emphasizes patient-centric care, compliance with healthcare laws, and ongoing quality improvement.

You will lead medical staff, coordinate with nursing and admin teams, and drive strategic initiatives to uphold high standards of care. The position is full-time and on-site in Bengaluru, requiring robust governance experience and strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• MBBS with postgraduate qualification in Hospital Administration or related field and valid medical registration.
• Experience in hospital administration, governance, and healthcare operations management in multi-specialty or tertiary care.
• Strong leadership and people development skills, with collaboration across clinical, nursing, and administrative staff.
• Proficiency in quality and safety standards, regulatory/accreditation requirements, and SOP implementation.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities including incident management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and administrative operations to ensure high patient care standards.
• Supervise medical staff and coordinate with nursing and administrative teams.
• Monitor clinical quality indicators and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement policies, protocols, and SOPs for patient-centric care.
• Support accreditation processes and incident reporting/resolution.
• Participate in strategic planning, training, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hospital administration

Leadership & team management

Regulatory compliance

Quality & safety standards

Incident management

Education

MBBS with postgraduate in Hospital Administration

Tools

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

Company Description

Fortis Healthcare Group is a leading integrated healthcare provider with a strong presence across the Asia Pacific region. The organization operates in multiple countries, including Hong Kong SAR, India, Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore, and Vietnam, and employs more than 20,000 team members. Fortis Healthcare is known for its patient-centric approach, which is reflected in hospital design, services, programs, and the caring attitude of its people. Potential applicants will join a growing, international healthcare network committed to high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.

Role Description

The Medical Superintendent will oversee the efficient and safe functioning of hospital clinical and administrative operations, ensuring high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include supervising medical staff, coordinating with nursing and administrative teams, monitoring clinical quality indicators, and implementing policies and protocols aligned with patient-centric care. The role involves managing resource utilization, supporting accreditation processes, handling incident reporting and resolution, and ensuring adherence to healthcare laws and ethical standards. The Medical Superintendent will also participate in strategic planning, support training and development programs, and foster a culture of continuous quality improvement and teamwork. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• Relevant medical degree (MBBS) with postgraduate qualification in Hospital Administration or a related discipline; valid medical registration as per local regulations.


• Demonstrated experience in hospital administration, clinical governance, and healthcare operations management in a multi-specialty or tertiary care setting.


• Strong leadership, team management, and people development skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical, nursing, and administrative staff.


• Proficiency in quality and safety standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and implementation of clinical protocols and SOPs.


• Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, including conflict resolution and incident management.


• 10+ Experience with hospital information systems, data-driven performance monitoring, and basic financial acumen related to resource planning and budgeting.


• Commitment to patient-centric care, ethical medical practice, and continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and service delivery.


• Prior experience in a similar leadership role as Medical Superintendent or equivalent position will be an added advantage.