Chief Operating Officer

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead hospital operations, shape the future of patient care, and strengthen physician relations across the enterprise.

As a member of MUHA's senior leadership team, you will oversee multiple departments, drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and stand in for the CEO when required. A Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field plus an MBA or Healthcare Administration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; MBA or Healthcare Administration preferred.
• Minimum years: 4 years in a managerial position at an acute care hospital.
• Experience running multiple hospital departments and physician relations/recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital operations and senior management decisions.
• Oversee physician relations and patient care initiatives.
• Coordinate hospital activities across departments and supervise executive functions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Physician relations

Problem solving

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary Lead hospital operations. Shape the future of healthcare. Join our senior leadership team as Chief Operating Officer and make a meaningful impact across hospital operations, physician relations, and patient care. State Benefits and Retirement!

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC003632 FLO - Administration (FMC) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-00 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description As a member of the Hospital's senior management team, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will participate in operational decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of the hospital's mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare matter that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. Will assist in the administration and coordination of hospital activities of any assigned department and/or section. Assume duties of CEO in his/her absence.

Education: Must have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with a Master's degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration from an accredited institution preferred.

Experience: Minimum 4 years recent experience in a managerial position at an acute care hospital. Experience in running multiple hospital departments simultaneously, preferably a combination of support and non-nursing clinical departments. Experience in physician relations and/or recruitment Basic knowledge of hospital financial systems required. Must be able to problem solve, identify real issues and formulate solutions and teach others.

State Benefits and Retirement!

Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or relevant work experience, and 10 years of progressive experience including 8 years in management/leadership roles.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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