Medical Superintendent

Job Description

We are inviting applications for the position of Medical Superintendent to join our hospital's senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the medical and administrative operations of the hospital, ensuring optimal patient care, regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement. This is a leadership role that demands strategic thinking, operational excellence, people management, and an in-depth understanding of healthcare systems. Key Responsibilities : > Clinical and Administrative Leadership: Serve as the overall in-charge of medical and allied departments, ensuring efficient coordination and integration of clinical services. Liaise between hospital management, clinical departments, and support services to ensure streamlined functioning. Ensure 24/7 operational readiness and high standards of patient care in line with hospital policies. > Resource Management : Oversee recruitment, training, and performance appraisal of medical, nursing, and allied health staff. Facilitate manpower planning, duty rosters, and effective allocation of human resources to maintain care standards. Supervise procurement, utilization, and maintenance of medical equipment and hospital supplies. > Operational Excellence : Develop and monitor KPIs to track performance of departments and identify areas of improvement. Review and analyze hospital data, incident reports, and patient feedback to improve service delivery. Ensure prompt grievance redressal and maintain high patient satisfaction levels. > Budgeting and Strategic Planning : Participate in budgeting, financial planning, and cost control strategies in coordination with finance and executive leadership. Contribute to long-term planning and development strategies aligned with institutional goals. Identify and lead new service lines, capacity expansions, or technology adoption. > Crisis and Emergency Management : Establish protocols for emergency preparedness, disaster response, and crisis management. Lead the hospitals response during outbreaks, medical emergencies, and critical incidents. > Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting : Represent the hospital in government and regulatory meetings. Maintain liaison with external agencies, medical associations, insurance providers, and third-party administrators (TPAs). Prepare periodic reports for hospital board/executive management on clinical and operational performance.