Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Chiron Hospital - ICU & Surgical Centre (2 Openings)

Chiron Hospital specializes in primary, secondary and tertiary care providing world-class treatment in a state-of-the-art facility. As part of the same healthcare group as Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre (LECC), we are committed to elevating healthcare standards across Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Locations: Lekki Phase I & Oshodi - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an exceptional physician leader to serve as our Chief Medical Officer. 
• This is a unique opportunity to drive clinical excellence at one of Nigeria's premier specialized healthcare facilities.

The Role

• As CMO, you will provide visionary clinical leadership, ensuring the highest standards of patient care while aligning our clinical operations with our strategic objectives. 
• This influential position reports directly to the Chief Medical Director and Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement clinical strategy aligned with our mission and values
• Clinical Governance: Establish frameworks to ensure exceptional quality of care and patient safety
• Medical Staff Management: Lead, mentor, and develop our team of medical professionals
• Operational Excellence: Partner with executive leadership to optimize clinical service delivery
• Quality & Performance Improvement: Drive initiatives that enhance patient outcomes
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant healthcare regulations and standards.

What We're Looking For

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD) from an accredited institution with current Nigerian medical license
• Specialty board certification in a relevant clinical field
• Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience with at least 3-5 years in progressive physician leadership roles
• Experience managing medical staff and clinical operations
• Advanced degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or public health (MBA, MHA, MPH) is preferred but not necessary
• Strong understanding of clinical operations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building abilities
• Commitment to ethical practice and continuous quality improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive executive-level compensation package
• Performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits
• Professional development allowance
• Opportunity to shape healthcare delivery in Nigeria
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and three professional references to: humanresources@chironhospital.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Chiron Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
• Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional specialized care and set new standards for healthcare excellence in Nigeria.