Head of Clinical /Clinical Director at Apline Care Group

Apline Care Group (ACG) is a leading private healthcare organization headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with branches across major cities in the country. We are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services and products to our patients and communities. Our diverse portfolio includes hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and a chronic disease pharmaceutical manufacturing company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Clinical / Clinical Director
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Company: Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre (LECC) and PPP Facilities

Job Summary

• ACG is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Clinicals / Clinical Director to lead and manage our clinical services, ensuring the highest standards of healthcare delivery while meeting business and financial targets.
• The ideal candidate will be both clinically sound and business-minded, with proven expertise in healthcare management, quality improvement, and financial stewardship.
• As the Clinical Director, you will play a pivotal role in the growth and development of the clinic's services, ensuring excellent patient care, clinical governance, and service development in alignment with our mission and vision.
• This role is for a leader who thrives in a high-performance healthcare environment and is passionate about driving results while maintaining top-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Service Development: Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive service development plan, including:

• Service Plan
• Structure Plan
• Action Plan
• Results Tracking
• Stakeholder Engagement Development and Maintenance: Staff, Physician, Partners, HMO stakeholder development and management.
• Patient Care: Plan and oversee all patient care alongside patient care coordinators.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with clinical SOPs to maintain high standards of care across all departments.
• Quality Management: Oversee and improve quality management systems, ensuring clinical outcomes align with best practices and patient safety standards.
• Financial Targets: Collaborate with the management team to set and achieve financial targets for the clinics, ensuring profitability and sustainability.
• Patient Experience: Drive exceptional patient care and ensure a high level of satisfaction, aiming for a minimum of 4 out of 5 stars in patient feedback.
• Revenue Growth: Develop revenue targets for each department and implement strategies to meet or exceed those goals.
• Quality Accreditation: Lead the organisation’s journey towards its first quality accreditation, ensuring that the clinic meets the required standards.
• Leadership: Mentor, supervise, and guide clinical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical Degree
• Proven leadership experience in a clinical setting, preferably as a Clinical Director or Head of Department.
• Demonstrated expertise in service development quality management, and achieving financial targets in a healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, corporate governance and SOP development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Experience in leading healthcare organisations through quality accreditation processes.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to develop strategies that balance clinical excellence with financial sustainability.:

Desirable Qualities:

• A passion for improving patient outcomes and delivering exceptional care.
• Ability to think strategically while managing operational and financial challenges.
• Strong track record of developing and leading clinical teams.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to: humanresources@thelecc.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.