Hospital Manager

Joint Medical Holdings; Durban; On-site; ZAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Durban is seeking a strategic leader for hospital operations. The position involves overseeing health service delivery, managing performance, and ensuring integrated patient care. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare management, financial acumen, and the ability to lead teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in the Healthcare sector.
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience.
• NQF Level 7 diploma or equivalent in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for health service operations.
• Implement operational strategies and manage performance.
• Oversee facilities management and clinical support services.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Project Management

Facilities Management

Clinical Governance

Education

Diploma or degree in business or health services management

Post-graduate qualification or MBA

Job description

Purpose of the position

To provide strong strategic, professional and managerial leadership for all aspects of health service operations at the relevant Hospital.

Implementing the operations strategy, monitoring and managing operational performance, and overseeing the delivery of effective facilities management at the Hospital.

Authority and accountability for the safe and effective delivery and performance of day-to-day clinical services and departments at the Hospital.

Key performance areas

• Assist with the development and implementation of the strategic operational plan of the Hospital, in line with the overarching JMH Group strategy.
• Support the Hospital in all its objectives and fully participate as a member of the management team, taking collective responsibility for the corporate governance of the Hospital.
• Develop and maintain key working relationships with the Group General Manager, CFO, members of the JMH Group Executive as well as external relationships and networks with health service providers external to the JMH Group to ensure an integrated and seamless patient experience for recipients of scheduled and unscheduled care at the Hospital.
• Ensure that relevant management systems are in place, to anticipate and manage opportunities and problems in service delivery.
• Ensure that clinical support services in the Hospital meet all needs and are fully fit for purpose at all times.
• Work effectively and co-operatively with current and new customers to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Investigate specialist doctor openings at the hospital and source new specialist doctors as and when required.
• Develop a hospital strategy for business growth, specific to new doctors and specialists.
• Investigate the economic conditions surrounding business activity such as industry trends and competition, including but not limited to legislative and regulatory aspects in the Healthcare sector.
• Identify marketing opportunities by identifying customer requirements; defining market, competitor's share and competitor's strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business and establishing targeted market share.
• Understand brand strategies and develop and execute targeted initiatives to build brand loyalty and to showcase the JMH Group value proposition.
• Apply a forecasting and operational budget preparation and management thereof.
• Assess relative cost benefits of direct provision or purchase of services for the Hospital.
• Understand and promote the role of sound financial management and its impact on organisational effectiveness.
• Liaise with the HR Department about transformation and strategically lead through a culture of inclusivity.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.
• Work closely with the Group General Manager and JMH Group Heads, to organise and assure implementation of all JMH Group policies, procedures and requirements pertinent to services within the Hospital.
• Working within the JMH Group procedure and guidelines and HODs to provision hard and soft facility management services to provide high standards of service and environment for patients and service users.
• Ensure the efficiency of all capital projects, paying attention to consistency and compliance with all statutory and mandatory requirements and integration with overall service and strategic objectives
• Work closely with the Group General Manager and JMH Group Heads, to organise and assure implementation of all JMH Group policies, procedures and requirements pertinent to services within the Hospital.
• Reviews and evaluates existing Hospital/nursing policies, procedures and work methods by means of periodic and special studies directs the installation of approved work methods and procedures to ensure achievement of objectives.
• Consults and collaborates with physicians, clinical departments, service lines in establishing policies/standards/procedures and quality outcomes for patient care.
• To demonstrate true leadership by setting and encouraging high standards of care and personal conduct from all staff at the Hospital.
• In collaboration with the HR Department support and encourage Hospital staff in their personal development using appraisal and supervision, this will include setting objectives, appraising performance and identifying training and development needs.
• Liaise with the HR Department about transformation and strategically lead through a culture of inclusivity.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 8- 10 years experience in the Healthcare sector.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive leadership experience as a senior Manager within a Healthcare environment.
• Minimum diploma or degree (at least NQF Level 7 or equivalent) preferably in business or health services management/ relevant to health service sector.
• Relevant post-graduate qualification/ MBA preferable in relevant field preferred.
• Experience of clinical and/or corporate governance.
• Experience in project management
• Facilities management
• Financial management
  
  

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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