Medical Superintendent

Apollo Hospitals; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad invites applications for a Medical Superintendent who will oversee clinical, administrative and operational functions across the hospital to ensure high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

You will lead governance, hospital operations, quality and accreditation efforts, HR management and patient relations, coordinating between medical, nursing, diagnostics and support services to drive efficient, safe and patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• MBBS with registration in State Medical Council.
• MBA (Hospital Administration) or MHM is mandatory.
• Additional healthcare quality/administration certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical governance and patient care quality across departments.
• Manage hospital operations, bed/OT/ICU utilization and KPI monitoring.
• Develop policies, SOPs and participate in budgeting and cost control.
• Lead HR activities including recruitment and staff appraisals.
• Ensure compliance with NABH/NABL/ISO standards and audits.
• Handle patient relations, external representation and community engagement.

Skills

Hospital administration

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

People leadership

Education

MBBS (Mandatory)

MBA in Hospital Administration / MHM (Mandatory)

Job description

The Medical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the overall clinical, administrative, and operational functions of the hospital. The role ensures high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, efficient hospital operations, and effective coordination between medical, nursing, and administrative teams.

The position requires strong clinical knowledge (MBBS) combined with hospital management expertise (MBA/MHM).

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Governance & Patient Care

• Ensure quality and safe patient care across all departments.
  
• Monitor clinical practices, treatment protocols, and medical ethics.
  
• Implement quality improvement programs and NABH/JCI standards (if applicable).
  
• Handle medico-legal issues and clinical audits.
  

2. Hospital Operations

• Oversee daily hospital operations and service delivery.
  
• Coordinate between departments (Medical, Nursing, Diagnostics, Pharmacy, Support Services).
  
• Ensure optimal utilization of beds, OT, ICU, and other facilities.
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as occupancy rate, ALOS, infection rates.
  

3. Administration & Management

• Supervise department heads and ensure smooth functioning.
  
• Develop and implement hospital policies and SOPs.
  
• Participate in budgeting, financial planning, and cost control.
  
• Ensure statutory compliance (Biomedical waste, Fire, Clinical Establishment Act, etc.).
  

4. Human Resource Management

• Oversee recruitment, credentialing, and performance appraisal of medical staff.
  
• Conduct medical staff meetings and training programs.
  
• Address staff grievances and disciplinary matters.
  

5. Quality & Accreditation

• Lead quality assurance initiatives.
  
• Ensure compliance with NABH/NABL/ISO standards.
  
• Conduct internal audits and corrective action implementation.
  

6. Patient Relations

• Handle patient grievances and feedback.
  
• Maintain hospital reputation and community relations.
  
• Represent hospital in meetings and external forums.
  

Qualifications & Eligibility

• MBBS (Mandatory)
  
• MBA (Hospital Administration) / MHM (Master in Hospital Management) Mandatory
  
• Registration with State Medical Council
  
• Additional certifications in Healthcare Quality/Administration preferred