Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily Hospitals Limited, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with the COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We areseeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Operations Officer (COO) to oversee the hospital’s daily administrative and operational functions.
• The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, ensure efficient healthcare service delivery, and support the hospital’s long-term growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hospital operations across all clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures to improve service delivery.
• Ensure efficient utilization of hospital resources.
• Monitor operational performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to management teams.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6–8 years relevant work experience, with at least 3–5 years in senior management or executive leadership, preferably within a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of hospital operations, healthcare regulations, and quality assurance standards.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, operational management, and organizational leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex healthcare systems.
• Excellent financial management and budgeting skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.

Why Choose Lily Hospitals?

• Attractive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefits & Perks
• Health Insurance Cover
• Growth/Leadership Opportunity
• Monthly Pension
• Other Allowances
• A Progressive & Collaborative Work Environment.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and credentials to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using the job title as the subject line.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.