Anadach Consulting Limited - Our client is a growing facility in Lagos that places strong emphasis on the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care. They provide General Paediatric Services, Medical and Surgical Outpatient Consultations and specialized services for Adults.
As a result of expansion and strategic initiatives aimed at delivering increased value to patients’ experience, career opportunities exist for high performing medical professionals that can contribute in rapidly growing organization.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Practice Manager
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Medical Director
The Role
The Practice Manager would be responsible for coordinating all the operational aspects of the practice.
The Practice manager is expected to provide visionary leadership in order to ensure effective running of the facility, oversee and manage the hospital staff to ensure optimal, productive and patient-centered practice.
Working closely with the Consultants and Specialists, S/He will ensure the efficiency and stability of the medical office operations and manage the business end of the medical practice including supervision of the non-clinical staff
The main areas of responsibility will be developing business strategies, writing proposals, implementing information management & technology systems, human resource management, formulating budgets, marketing and overseeing daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
General Administration:
Monitor patient scheduling, referrals and patient satisfaction
Interact with patients and address concerns or issues of complaints to ensure high quality patient care and the delivery of excellent customer service
Ensure constant updates relating to laws and standards of medical practice
Identify strategies for growth and execute plans to achieve growth goals
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all established policies.
Responsible for managing revenue, expenses and budgeting.
Support & implement I.T systems
Responsible for developing business strategies and proposals in line with expansion objectives
Work with key clinical staff, ensure compliance with practice protocols and procedures, review and update as required
Represent the company at external meetings
Develop and review Health & Safety policies and procedures and keep abreast of current legislation
Ensure the premises are properly maintained and cleaned and security systems are in place
Human Resource Management:
Manage daily staff activities including roster, time keeping, organizing staff meetings, liaising with departmental heads on their needs
Monitor staff leave, staff discipline and fines
Foster a productive work environment amongst members of staff
Implement work policies and staff performance appraisals
Provide advice on staff training needs to the Medical Director and arrange where appropriate
Management of staff meetings and other internal communications
Ensure all staff and doctors are kept informed on all policy changes
Direct supervision and coaching of non-clinical staff
Educational Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor's Degree is essential
Master’s Degree in Healthcare or Business Management or Degree in health-related field is an added advantage.
Proven ability in Management including human resources, planning, Finance and budgeting
Minimum of five years’ experience in a managerial role & conversant with technology
Experience in the management of a health care practice
Strong leadership, customer service, and personnel management skills and experience
Demonstrated working knowledge of business management and planning skills.
Working knowledge of budget processes & Finance
Strong analytical skills to comprehend complex medical, administrative and financial information.
Excellent organizational, communication, flexibility and interpersonal skills. In-depth experience with problem-solving and decision-making.
Working knowledge of computer systems; including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Knowledge of fiscal management and human resource management
Knowledge of accounting systems and budgeting
Skills in planning, organizing, and supervising.
Skills in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Skills in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
Ability to handle information in a confidential manner.