Hospital CEO – Hospital Group – Durban Full Time

About the Job:

An exceptional leadership opportunity exists for a dynamic, commercially astute and strategically driven executive to lead the hospital group, one of KZN’s leading private healthcare institutions.

The successful incumbent will report to the group’s Chief Operations Officer and will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, financial and clinical performance of the hospital

Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Required Education

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Finance or related field
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) will be advantageous

Inherent Requirements

• Minimum 8–10 years’ senior management experience within the private healthcare sector
• Previous Hospital CEO or General Manager Experience preferred
• Demonstrated strong business, commercial and financial acumen
• Proven track record in managing complex healthcare operations
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, regulatory frameworks and healthcare compliance
• Experience working within a listed or group healthcare environment advantageous
• Knowledge of hospital information systems and ERP platforms advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
• High integrity and sound judgement
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
• Results-driven with a commitment to excellence in patient care

Requirements:

Strategy Execution

• Define and execute the hospital’s strategy, aligned to Group vision and healthcare priorities
• Drive operational excellence and embed a high-performance culture through stakeholder alignment
• Integrate clinical, operational and commercial functions across teams and organisational layers
• Ensure strategic objectives translate into measurable operational outcomes

Strategic Input, Innovation and Enablement

• Translate Group vision into clear strategic objectives for EHHC
• Identify growth opportunities including new services, partnerships and market expansion
• Provide strategic input into Group initiatives and capital allocation decisions
• Display strong understanding of key risks and opportunities impacting business sustainability
• Develop and enhance frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure consistent operational execution

Financial Management and Commercial Performance

• Assume full accountability for hospital P&L performance
• Drive revenue growth, cost containment and margin optimisation
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial controls
• Monitor key financial metrics including EBITDA, revenue mix, overheads, working capital, activity metrics and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
• Ensure robust procurement and supply chain oversight to drive efficiencies
• Data driven analytical focus to key decisions and strategic direction

Clinical Governance and Quality Management

• Champion clinical excellence and patient safety
• Ensure effective implementation of clinical governance frameworks
• Oversee hospital committees including Quality, Ethics, Infection Control and Risk
• Monitor and review clinical indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and expand accreditation standards and ensure alignment with industry best practice
• Compliance to internal and external quality audit requirements including those critical to licensing authorities in country

Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with doctors, specialists and healthcare professionals
• Maintain effective engagement with regulators, funders and industry bodies in SA with the objective to align with deliver of value to all stakeholders.
• Represent the hospital at relevant internal and external forums
• Foster collaborative relationships with Group leadership and hospital management teams
• Promote the hospital brand within the community and healthcare sector

Regulatory, Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and licensing requirements
• Implement risk management, governance and compliance policies
• Oversee internal and external audit processes
• Proactively identify operational, clinical, financial and reputational risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Corporate Governance compliance and accountability to the hospital board of directors

Resourcing, Talent Management and Leadership

• Lead by example in driving organisational values and culture
• Take full responsibility for performance management of direct reports
• Oversee recruitment, development, and succession planning and transformation initiatives
• Define performance contracts and monitor achievement of agreed objectives
• Build leadership capability within the hospital management team
• Staff retention a critical focus.
• Employee wellness focus towards an employer of choice strategy

Should you meet the above requirements, we urge you to apply by forwarding your CV along with any supporting documents to tracy@glass-house.co.za