Hospital Manager

Key Performance Areas

• Strategy Execution
  • Define and execute the hospital’s strategy, aligned to Group vision and regional 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 Klerksdorp complex of hospitals.
  • 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 with the objective to align and deliver value to all stakeholders.
  • Represent the complex of hospitals 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.
• 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, succession planning and transformation/localisation initiatives.
  • Define performance contracts and monitor achievement of agreed objectives.
  • Build leadership capability within the hospital management team.
  • Employee retention is a critical focus.
  • Employee wellness focus towards an employer of choice strategy in country.

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr