Job Description
About the Role
- Elkris Group is seeking a dynamic, commercially minded and results-driven Medical Doctor with strong Business Development capabilities to lead and manage the operations of Elkris Group Hospital (EHL).
- We are looking for a professional who understands both sides of healthcare delivery: providing quality medical services and building a sustainable, profitable healthcare business.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the hospital's clinical and administrative operations, driving business growth, attracting new patients, developing strategic partnerships and positioning EHL as a preferred healthcare provider within its catchment area.
Key Responsibilities
Hospital Operations & Clinical Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the hospital and ensure efficient service delivery.
- Supervise medical personnel and other hospital staff.
- Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare regulations, professional standards and patient safety requirements.
- Improve patient experience, service quality and operational efficiency.
- Monitor clinical processes and ensure proper documentation and reporting.
Business Development & Revenue Growth:
- Develop and implement strategies to increase patient traffic and hospital revenue.
- Identify and pursue business opportunities within the surrounding communities and corporate sector.
- Build relationships with HMOs, corporate organisations, schools, churches, community associations and other potential healthcare partners.
- Develop partnerships for medical screenings, health campaigns, diagnostic services and other healthcare programmes.
- Identify opportunities to expand the hospital's service offerings.
- Develop and execute marketing and patient acquisition strategies.
Financial & Administrative Management:
- Drive revenue generation while ensuring effective cost management.
- Monitor hospital revenue, expenses and overall business performance.
- Develop periodic business development and operational reports.
- Establish measurable performance targets for hospital personnel.
- Ensure accountability and efficient utilisation of hospital resources.
Qualifications & Requirements
- MBBS degree from a recognised institution.
- Current registration and valid practising licence with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- Additional qualifications or certifications in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Public Health or related fields will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant professional experience, preferably combining clinical practice, hospital administration and business development.
- Demonstrable experience in business development, sales, partnership development or revenue generation within the healthcare industry.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert business opportunities into revenue.
- Ability to work with targets, KPIs and measurable performance outcomes.
The Ideal Candidate:
- The ideal candidate is not just a medical doctor but a healthcare professional with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- We want someone who can manage a hospital, build a strong team, attract patients, establish strategic partnerships and ultimately grow the hospital into a financially sustainable and competitive healthcare institution.
- If you are a medical doctor who understands the business of healthcare and has the drive to build and grow a hospital, we would love to hear from you.