Hospital Manager

The Good Human (Pty)Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Hospital Manager to lead operations and ensure quality patient care in non-acute settings. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience in healthcare management, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include strategic planning, operational excellence, and compliance with health standards. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in hospital or hospitality management.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.
• Ability to set and achieve operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall hospital operations and ensure quality patient care.
• Lead strategic direction for non-acute hospital management.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage operational risks.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Strategic planning

Patient care standards

Compliance with health regulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Healthcare

MBA

Job description

Job Summary : Hospital Manager

Clinix Solomon Stix Morewa Memorial Hospital

Chief Operations Officer

To establish and manage a world-class CHG Hospital. This role is accountable for the implementation, management, and monitoring of hospital operations for the group, ensuring quality patient care and effective management. The incumbent manages a team of specialists, and the scope of this role spans across the hospital and interfaces with the Head Office.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Healthcare.
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
• 5-7 years of experience in hospital or hospitality management.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.

Minimum Work Experience :

1. Lead strategic direction setting and planning for the non-acute hospital area in alignment with CHG’s vision and mission.
2. Develop standards for the non-acute hospital based on global and local best practices to achieve operational excellence and quality.
3. Set goals and standards for the non-acute hospital to support business plans.
4. Plan and utilize available skills and equipment for maximum effectiveness and productivity.
5. Support and guide relevant workstreams (e.g., Nursing, Patient Experience) to achieve operational success.
6. Drive continuous improvement and manage operational risks.
7. Maintain quality patient care standards through qualified and registered professionals.
8. Manage communication, service providers, projects (where applicable), budgets, resourcing, roll-out, and change management related to non-acute hospital operations.
9. Initiate and implement operational activities aimed at delivering the best patient experience, outcomes, and cost efficiency.
10. Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation.
11. Streamline the non-acute hospital and promote alignment, collaboration, and synergy among various stream leads and healthcare professionals.
12. Take a strategic view of the value chain to ensure the hospital is optimally integrated and aligned within CHG’s operating context.
13. Support and drive group initiatives to strengthen funder relations and work towards designated service provider status with funders.
14. Collaborate with the COO, CMO, and CMO in recruiting clinicians and allied health workers across disciplines.
15. Enable and support contractors to deliver effectively.
16. Manage the hospital’s marketing and patient experience strategies.
17. Co-create functional strategies and lead disciplines within the portfolio.