Hospital General Manager

Netcare; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in South Africa seeks a senior leader to provide strategic direction and financial management. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and have over 5 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry, demonstrating strong skills in stakeholder management and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior leadership position in healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to build senior strategic partnerships.
• Proficient in stakeholder relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction consistent with Netcare values.
• Secure and manage financial resources.
• Investigate economic conditions and industry trends.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder relationship management

Negotiating skills

Market share growth

Education

Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification

Post Graduate degree or equivalent NQF 8 qualification

Job description

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Consistency of Care – Provide strategic direction, demonstrate leadership, convey commitment to Netcare values.

Financial Management – Secure and manage resources, conduct opportunity assessments, develop financial objectives aligned to Regional and Group targets.

Environmental Scanning – Investigate economic conditions, industry trends, competition, legislative aspects, marketing opportunities, brand strategies.

Organic Growth – Branding & marketing, new business development, stakeholder strategy, network building with doctors and specialists.

Disruptive Innovation – Implement medical technologies, digitisation, electronic patient records, e‑scripts, clinical orders.

Transformation – Champion culture of inclusivity, lead through transformative goals, build stakeholder relationships.

People Management – Establish unit as employer of choice, attract and retain talent, performance management, training opportunities.

Teamwork – Encourage participation, collaborative relationships.

Personal and Professional Development – Take responsibility for own development, keep up to date with policies.

EDUCATION

Required: Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification.

Preferred: Post Graduate degree or equivalent NQF 8 qualification in a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior leadership position. Senior leadership in a hospital environment and/or service-related environment. Demonstrated ability to build senior strategic partnerships.

Ability to grow market share and/or meet business targets. Ability to present business proposals to senior executives and stakeholders. Proficiency in stakeholder relationship management. Strong and persuasive negotiating skills. Resilience within a complex and challenging environment.

KNOWLEDGE

Sound financial knowledge and a detailed understanding of financial and business management principles. Good knowledge of the healthcare industry; research and trend analysis. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of government and private partnerships, legislative and business climate pertaining to healthcare.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee's ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
• Travel to support the functions of the role may be required.
• Join the team that providing the best and safest care.