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Medical Director

Vantegral Consulting
Orifite, Anambra Posted Aug 19, 2026
On-site

About this role

About the Role

  • We are looking for an experienced and strategic Medical Director to provide overall professional, clinical, operational and executive leadership for the Hospital.
  • The Medical Director will be responsible for driving clinical excellence, patient safety, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, revenue growth and quality patient experience. The role will also provide oversight of hospital governance, regulatory compliance, workforce performance, business development and strategic growth.
  • The Medical Director will work closely with the Clinical Director, Hospital Administrator and other functional heads, providing clear direction while empowering them to effectively carry out their responsibilities within defined areas of authority and accountability.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Hospital Management:

  • Provide overall strategic and executive leadership for the Hospital.
  • Translate the Hospital's strategic objectives into measurable clinical, operational, financial, people and business development priorities.
  • Develop and implement annual operating plans and performance objectives.
  • Ensure effective integration of clinical, administrative and support functions.
  • Monitor overall Hospital performance and initiate corrective actions where required.
  • Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure Hospital activities and resources remain aligned with strategic objectives.

Clinical Governance & Medical Leadership:

  • Provide overall professional and clinical leadership for the Hospital.
  • Ensure the delivery of safe, ethical, effective and patient-centred healthcare services.
  • Establish and maintain effective clinical governance, quality assurance and patient-safety systems.
  • Monitor clinical outcomes, morbidity and mortality trends, patient safety indicators and clinical quality metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, professional standards, accreditation requirements and ethical obligations.
  • Oversee medical audits, clinical reviews, morbidity and mortality meetings and quality-improvement programmes.
  • Ensure appropriate credentialing, privileging and continuous professional development of medical practitioners.
  • Promote evidence-based clinical practice and continuous improvement in standards of care.
  • Provide leadership during major clinical incidents, emergencies and critical patient-safety situations.

Clinical Services Oversight:

  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Clinical Director and Heads of Clinical Departments.
  • Review clinical departmental performance against agreed KPIs.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing, competency and resource allocation across clinical services.
  • Promote multidisciplinary collaboration among doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory personnel and other healthcare professionals.
  • Address significant clinical performance and professional conduct issues in line with established policies.
  • Ensure effective coordination and continuity of patient care across clinical departments.

Administrative & Operational Oversight:

  • Provide executive oversight of the Hospital's administrative and operational activities.
  • Establish clear reporting lines, decision rights, accountability and escalation mechanisms between clinical and administrative functions.
  • Monitor patient flow, facilities, procurement, logistics, support services, infrastructure and general hospital operations.
  • Ensure administrative systems effectively support clinical service delivery.
  • Review operational performance reports and ensure timely corrective actions.
  • Monitor operational efficiency, resource utilization and service delivery

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