Head of Operations & Medical

Life Medical Clinic is looking for a Head of Operations & Medical reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.

Role Purpose:

To provide strategic and operational leadership for Life Medical Clinic Forbach by ensuring:

Ø the effective management of clinical and non-clinical operations

Ø the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care, and

Ø compliance with applicable regulatory and professional standards.

The role is accountable for leading the clinic’s day-to-day operations and medical governance, optimising resource utilisation, strengthening relationships with medical practitioners and supporting the clinic’s sustainable growth and development in collaboration with the COO.

Main responsibilities: 1. Operational Management

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the clinic, including the operating theatre, day hospital, inpatient unit, radiology, consultation rooms and associated external service providers, including laboratory services.

2. Medical Governance and Clinical Quality

Act as the clinic’s lead medical authority and provide leadership in the implementation and continuous improvement of its medical governance framework.

3. Medical Relations and Practitioner Recruitment:

Contribute to the identification, recruitment and integration of surgeons, specialists, general practitioners and other relevant medical practitioners, in collaboration with the COO and Management, in line with the clinic’s strategic priorities and agreed activity targets.

4. Strategy and Business Development:

Contribute to the development and implementation of the clinic’s strategic direction, with particular emphasis on its medical strategy, clinical service portfolio and future development priorities.

5. Financial Performance and Cost Management:

The Finance Manager retains primary responsibility for the clinic’s financial accounting, reporting and financial controls. The Head of Medical & Operations shares accountability for the clinic’s financial performance through effective operational management, revenue optimisation and cost control.

6. Leadership, Compliance and Reporting:

Provide effective leadership to the clinic’s medical, clinical and operational teams, fostering collaboration, accountability and alignment with organisational objectives.

Required Profile:

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) / Nursing Degree , with current registration and good standing with the Medical Council / Nursing Council of Mauritius .
• At least 10 years of clinical practice and at least 5 years of experience in medical leadership, clinical governance or hospital management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Mauritian healthcare legislation, regulatory requirements, clinical governance, healthcare quality standards and accreditation processes.
• Experience in budget management, financial performance monitoring and KPI-driven management, together with sound understanding of healthcare operations and resource optimisation.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, stakeholder engagement and analytical skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the medical community.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.

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