Hospital Administrator
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Job Summary
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly experienced commercially minded and results-driven Hospital Administrator to lead the operations of a multi-specialist hospital in Abuja.
This is not a routine administrative role.
We are looking for a leader with proven experience transforming healthcare institutions into financially sustainable operationally efficient patient-centered organizations. The ideal candidate must be capable of identifying systemic inefficiencies restructuring operations improving patient experience strengthening accountability across departments driving revenue growth optimizing costs and building a culture of performance and excellence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for repositioning the hospital into a profitable respected and high-performing healthcare institution with measurable operational and financial outcomes.
Position Summary
The Hospital Administrator will serve as the operational and business lead of the hospital and will be directly responsible for:
Improving profitability and financial sustainability
Increasing patient volumes and service utilization
Optimizing operational efficiency
Strengthening systems processes and accountability
Driving revenue assurance and cost control
Improving patient satisfaction and service delivery
Building high-performing teams and leadership structures
Ensuring regulatory and quality compliance
Developing and executing strategic growth initiatives
The role requires a hands-on operator not merely a policy administrator.
Key Responsibilities
1. Hospital Turnaround & Strategic Leadership
Conduct a comprehensive operational financial and organizational assessment of the hospital within the first 30 days of resumption.
Develop and implement a clear turnaround strategy with measurable milestones and timelines
Identify revenue leakages inefficiencies underperforming service lines and operational bottlenecks
Develop strategies to reposition the hospital competitively within the Abuja healthcare market
Drive occupancy growth increased patient retention and improved service utilization
Lead expansion and optimization of profitable clinical and non-clinical services
2. Financial Management & Profitability
Take direct responsibility for the hospitals financial performance and sustainability
Develop and implement systems for:
o Revenue assurance
o Billing optimization
o HMO claims efficiency
o Cost containment
o Budget discipline
o Procurement control
o Inventory accountability
Drive and monitor revenue performance indicators
Improve cash flow management and financial reporting accuracy
Drive measurable increases in monthly revenue and operating margins
Ensure all departments operate within approved budgets and productivity benchmarks
3. Operational Excellence
Oversee day-to-day hospital operations across clinical and non-clinical departments
Establish and enforce operational SOPs KPIs workflows and accountability systems
Improve turnaround times patient flow service coordination and overall operational efficiency
Develop systems for performance monitoring across all units
Ensure proper utilization of hospital resources equipment manpower and infrastructure
Implement technology and ERP systems that improve efficiency and reporting
4. Human Resource & Performance Management
Build a culture of accountability professionalism responsiveness and excellence
Lead recruitment restructuring and performance management initiatives where necessary
Develop clear departmental KPIs and reporting structures
Supervise departmental heads and ensure alignment with organizational goals
Address staff inefficiencies absenteeism poor service culture and low productivity
Improve staff engagement discipline and operational ownership
5. Business Development & Growth
Develop and execute strategies to increase patient acquisition and market visibility
Build strategic partnerships with HMOs corporates consultants and referral networks
Identify opportunities for new service offerings and income-generating initiatives
Improve the hospitals competitive positioning branding and patient experience
Work with marketing and clinical teams to grow high-value service lines
6. Clinical Operations & Patient Experience
Collaborate with clinical leadership to improve quality of care and patient outcomes
Ensure smooth coordination between medical nursing pharmacy laboratory imaging finance and administrative departments
Improve patient satisfaction complaint resolution and service delivery standards
Ensure patient-centered care systems are embedded across operations.
7. Compliance Governance & Quality Assurance
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations licensing requirements and accreditation standards
Develop and strengthen internal controls and governance structures
Ensure proper documentation reporting risk management and audit readiness
Promote quality improvement initiatives across the hospital
Expected Deliverables Within the First 6 Months
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate measurable improvements in:
Operational efficiency
Revenue growth
Operating profitability
Reduction in operational waste and leakages
Increased patient volumes and occupancy
Improved HMO collections and billing efficiency
Improved staff productivity and accountability
Better financial reporting and operational visibility
Increased utilization of hospital services
Improved patient satisfaction scores
Strengthened management systems and departmental performance
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration Business Administration Hospital Management Public Health or related field
Masters degree (MBA MHA MPH or related discipline) strongly preferred
Minimum of 15 years experience in healthcare operations or hospital administration
Minimum of 5 years in a senior hospital leadership or operational management role
Demonstrated and verifiable requisite experience
Strong understanding of:
o Hospital finance
o Revenue cycle management
o HMO operations
o Healthcare operations
o Healthcare quality systems
o Procurement and inventory management
o Healthcare regulations and compliance
Experience working within the Nigerian healthcare system is required
Required Competencies
Technical Competencies
Hospital Operations Management
Financial & Commercial Management
Revenue Optimization
Strategic Planning & Execution
Performance Management
Process Improvement
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
Healthcare Quality Assurance
Data Analysis & Reporting
ERP/HMIS Systems Management
Procurement & Inventory Control
Behavioral Competencies
Patient-centricity
Strong leadership presence
High accountability and ownership mindset
Decisive and execution-focused
Commercially minded
Analytical and solution-oriented
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead organizational change and restructuring
Excellent communication and reporting skills
Resilient and performance-driven
The package will include:
Base salary (open to negotiation)
Performance bonuses tied to profitability and operational targets
Accommodation and/or transport support (where necessary)
Health insurance
Executive leadership benefits
Career growth opportunities
Required Skills:
Hospital Management Administrative Financial Management Revenue Optimization and Profitability Patient care
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration Hospital Management Public Health Business Administration Health Information Management or related degree in Healthcare Management Business Administration (MBA) Public Health or related field is an added of 10 years progressive experience in hospital administration or healthcare operations experience managing the operations and financial performance of a healthcare facility.
