Chief Medical Director (CMD)

Chief Medical Director – The Dr Peter Odili Cancer Cardiovascular Hospital (POCCH)

Department: Medical Affairs / Clinical Leadership

Reports To: Hospital Board / CEO

Job Purpose (Summary):

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) provides overall leadership for all

clinical departments at POSH. The CMD ensures the delivery of safe,

ethical, high-quality patient care, compliance with healthcare

regulations, and integration of clinical excellence with hospital

strategy. The CMD fosters collaboration between physicians, nurses,

and allied health professionals to achieve outstanding medical

outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and supervision to all clinical departments.

Establish, monitor, and enforce clinical governance frameworks,

medical policies, and protocols.

Ensure compliance with national and international healthcare

regulations and accreditation standards.

Oversee medical staff recruitment, credentialing, and

performance evaluation.

Promote continuous professional development, training, and

mentoring of physicians.

Lead clinical quality improvement, patient safety, and risk

management programs.

Collaborate with hospital executives to align clinical operations

with strategic objectives.

Ensure availability of adequate clinical resources and equipment

to support care delivery.

Monitor patient outcomes, morbidity, and mortality reports to

improve quality of care.

Represent the hospital in professional associations, government

bodies, and conferences.

Foster a culture of evidence-based practice, research, and

innovation in medicine.

Champion ethical medical practice, confidentiality, and

patient-centered care.

Key Requirements:

Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) with postgraduate

specialization.

15+ years of clinical experience including 5+ years in medical

leadership.

Valid medical license and registration in Nigeria.

Strong knowledge of healthcare laws, policies, and accreditation

requirements.

Excellent leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution skills.

Track record of advancing patient safety and quality

improvement initiatives.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to

engage internal and external stakeholders.

Performance Indicators:

Compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Clinical quality indicators such as infection rates, readmissions,

and patient safety metrics.

Physician and staff engagement and retention rates.

Patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

Successful implementation of clinical improvement projects.

Core Competencies:

Clinical Expertise and Ethical Judgment

Strategic and Operational Leadership

Collaboration and Teamwork

Decision-Making and Problem Solving

Change Management

Communication and Negotiation

Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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