Chief Medical Director (CMD)

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Provide overall strategic leadership for the hospital's clinical services and contribute to corporate decision-making as a member of the Executive Management Team.
• Develop and implement clinical and operational strategies aligned with the hospital's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Drive innovation, service expansion, and continuous improvement across all clinical departments.
• Represent the hospital in engagements with government agencies, regulators, HMOs, corporate organisations, professional bodies, and other stakeholders.

Clinical Leadership:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all medical and clinical services.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centred healthcare.
• Lead clinical governance, quality assurance, patient safety, infection prevention and control, and risk management programmes.
• Oversee the credentialing, privileging, appraisal, and continuous professional development of medical practitioners.
• Develop, review, and implement clinical policies, treatment protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead mortality and morbidity reviews, clinical audits, incident investigations, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, evaluate, and develop consultants, specialists, medical officers, and other clinical personnel.

Administrative and Operational Leadership:

• Provide executive oversight of the hospital's daily clinical and operational activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Managing Director, Head of HR & Administration, Head of Finance, Nursing Services, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology, and other departmental leaders to achieve organisational goals.
• Participate in workforce planning and approve clinical staffing requirements in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Oversee the efficient allocation and utilisation of clinical resources, medical equipment, and facilities.
• Monitor operational performance using key performance indicators and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable healthcare laws, licensing requirements, ethical standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Lead emergency preparedness, disaster response, and business continuity planning for clinical operations.

Financial and Business Leadership:

• Contribute to annual budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation for clinical services.
• Promote cost-effective healthcare delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and patient safety.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion, new specialty programmes, and strategic partnerships.
• Support business development initiatives that strengthen the hospital's market position and improve revenue generation.

People Leadership:

• Build, lead, and inspire high-performing multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Mentor future clinical leaders and promote succession planning.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, and organisational development initiatives.

Requirements:

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS or equivalent).
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Valid Annual Practising Licence.
• Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN), the West African College of Physicians (WACP), or the West African College of Surgeons (WACS).
• A postgraduate qualification in Healthcare Management, Hospital Administration, Public Health, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years post-qualification clinical experience, with at least 5 years in a senior hospital leadership or executive management role.
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary clinical teams within a reputable secondary or tertiary healthcare institution. Experience in a private specialist hospital will be an added advantage.
• Proven track record in clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety, hospital administration, and organisational growth.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, NHIA operations, HMOs, and private healthcare management.
• Sound financial, operational, and strategic management skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and decision-making abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking.
• Proficiency in healthcare information systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership
• Clinical Governance
• Hospital Administration
• Healthcare Quality Improvement
• Patient Safety and Risk Management
• Financial and Operational Management
• Business Development
• Healthcare Regulations and Compliance
• Change Management
• Performance Management
• Team Leadership
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Benefits:

• Competitive executive remuneration.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Executive leadership development opportunities.
• Continuous professional development support.
• Opportunity to lead the clinical and strategic growth of a fast-growing specialist hospital.
• Collaborative, innovative, and high-performing work environment.