Hospital Administrator

NMC Healthcare is one of the largest private healthcare networks in the United Arab Emirates, and the third largest in Oman. Since 1975, it has provided high quality, personalised, and compassionate care to its patients and is proud to have earned the trust of millions of people in the UAE and around the world.

NMC’s network is made up of 85 medical facilities, including JCI-accredited, multi-specialty hospitals, medical centres, community clinics, day surgery centres, fertility clinics, home health services, and long-term care facilities throughout the UAE. It employs over 12,000 people and serves over 5.5 million patients every year. The NMC Healthcare group also includes the ProVita International Medical Centre, CosmeSurge, and Fakih IVF Fertility Centre brands. NMC’s Fakih IVF is ranked as one of the leading in-vitro fertilization service providers worldwide.

Job Summary:

As a Hospital Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the healthcare facility by managing all associated resources. You will also oversee the hospital's services to ensure they are efficiently delivered and meet the needs of patients, physicians, staff, and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Department Coordination: Oversees and coordinates the operations of all assigned departments to ensure smooth functioning.
• Accreditation Participation: Actively participates in JCI accreditation projects to maintain quality standards.
• HIS Implementation: Plays a key role in implementing the Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Workforce and Resource Management: Oversees major decisions regarding workforce and resource allocation for assigned departments.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures compliance with government regulations and accrediting bodies.
• Operations and Financial Management: Accountable for the overall success of hospital operations and financial management; leads strategic and operational plan development.
• Executive Leadership: Serves as a member of the Hospital Management Executive Committee, working with leaders in governance, management, and medical staff to develop policies and programs.
• System Development and Quality: Focuses on system development, quality improvement, fiscal management, enhancing work culture, and internal communication.
• Asset Management: Responsible for the optimal use, safety, security, and maintenance of all hospital assets.
• Patient Care Policies: Develops and implements service policies related to patient care, ensuring collaboration across departments and external services for integrated care.
• Non-Clinical Staff Management: Manages non-clinical employees in line with hospital policies, ensuring fairness and professional practices.
• Performance Reviews: Ensures that employee performance reviews are conducted annually by respective managers.
• Disciplinary Actions: Reviews and approves disciplinary actions or discharge of employees as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a post-graduate degree in Hospital Administration or a related field is required.
• Excellent command of both oral and written English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
• Must be proficient in computer literacy.
• At least eight years of experience in hospital operations, particularly at the administrative leadership level.