Regional Strategy & Performance Lead

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital is seeking a Regional Strategy & Performance Lead to steer planning, execution, and performance across our hospital network. You will translate corporate strategies into hospital-level actions and track progress against 5-year plans in collaboration with regional leaders.

You will lead data analytics, financial insights, and ROI analyses to inform decisions, support growth initiatives, and drive transformation programmes while coordinating with CEOs, department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s Degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in hospital operations, strategy, business planning, or consulting.
• Experience in healthcare industry is preferred.
• Strong exposure to data analysis, financial analysis, and performance management.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support the RCEO in strategic and tactical planning for hospitals within the region.
• Translate corporate and regional strategies into actionable plans at hospital level.
• Track progress against 5-year Strategic Plans (SP), identify gaps, and coordinate corrective actions with hospital leadership.
• Support development and execution of regional initiatives and transformation programmes.
• Monitor hospital performance indicators (e.g., BOR, ALOS, revenue, EBITDA/PAT).
• Develop and maintain regional performance dashboards and reporting.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis on underperforming areas and recommend improvement actions.
• Drive alignment across hospitals to ensure consistency in operational standards and service delivery.
• Analyse monthly financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making at RCEO and hospital CEO levels.
• Evaluate revenue performance, cost drivers, and operational efficiency.
• Support development of business cases, feasibility studies, and ROI analysis.
• Identify key revenue generators and growth opportunities (internal & external).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive patient growth initiatives.
• Coordinate and track regional strategic projects and key initiatives.
• Act as a focal point to ensure timely execution and follow-through of RCEO directives.
• Support implementation of operational improvement and transformation projects.
• Monitor project outcomes and report progress to RCEO.
• Analyse financial performance and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Review business proposals including CAPEX, equipment purchases, and expansion plans.
• Conduct ROI and financial viability assessments for strategic investments.
• Work with Hospital CEOs, department heads, and HQ functions to align initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Financial acumen

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, Finance, or related field

Master’s Degree (MBA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital is seeking a Regional Strategy & Performance Lead to steer planning, execution, and performance across our hospital network. You will translate corporate strategies into hospital-level actions and track progress against 5-year plans in collaboration with regional leaders.

You will lead data analytics, financial insights, and ROI analyses to inform decisions, support growth initiatives, and drive transformation programmes while coordinating with CEOs, department