HOSPITAL GENERAL MANAGER

WMS Secure; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hospital General Manager to lead their business unit in Knysna. This role involves strategic oversight, fostering a culture of inclusivity, and driving sustainable performance aligned with group values. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in senior management within the healthcare sector, with proven skills in stakeholder relationship management and negotiation. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that leverage opportunities and mitigate risks, while enhancing relationships with medical professionals and ensuring business growth. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Senior Managerial position, preferably in a hospital.
• Ability to present business proposals to senior executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business unit and site EXCO to ensure sustainable performance.
• Build and enhance relationships with medical doctors and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Partnership Building

Market Share Growth

Business Proposal Presentation

Resilience

Education

3-year Bachelor’s Degree

Post Graduate Degree

Job description

The Hospital General Manager is accountable for the leadership of the business unit and site EXCO,

to ensure the sustainable performance of the site, alignment to the group values and fostering a

culture of inclusivity and empowerment.

The incumbent is further responsible for the development and implementation of the hospital

strategy in line with strategic themes.

The incumbent will also be responsible for scanning and interpreting macro and

microenvironments to implement and drive strategies that will capitalize on opportunities and

mitigate potential risks to the business.

The incumbent will be responsible for building and enhancing the relationships with existing

medical doctors and liaise with a complex network of stakeholders to ensure business growth

and business unit sustainability.

Inherent Requirements

• A relevant 3-year Bachelor’s Degree or related qualification equivalent to NQF level 7.
• A Post Graduate degree or related NQF level 8 qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Senior Managerial position, preferably in a hospital
• 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.