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Hospital Manager: Daxina Private Hospital (within the Ahmed Kathrada & Daxina Private Hospital Complex)

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DEPARTMENT

Management

JOB TITLE

Hospital Manager: Daxina Private Hospital (within the Ahmed Kathrada & Daxina Private Hospital Complex)

CLOSING DATE

2026/05/27

HOSPITAL

Daxina Private Hospital

WORK ADDRESS

Daxina Private Hospital - 1682 Impala Street, Extension South, 1829, Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Main Focus Areas

Vacancy I Hospital Manager: Daxina Private Hospital (within the Ahmed Kathrada & Daxina Private Hospital Complex)

Lenmed is a respected and fast-growing healthcare group committed to delivering world-class clinical outcomes and exceptional patient care. As a proudly global organisation with a growing international presence, including recent expansion into the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) states, we are deeply invested in the communities we serve and the dedicated professionals who bring our vision to life.

 

Guided by our vision to be a leading global provider of person-centred healthcare driven by compassion, excellence, and innovation, we place people at the heart of everything we do. Our purpose is to create healthy and prosperous communities that inspires us to go beyond care, working collaboratively to ensure sustainable impact across every region we serve.

 

About us: At Lenmed, our strength lies in our people, skilled, compassionate individuals committed to accessible, innovative healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and personal growth, supported by strong leadership and a clear strategic direction.

 

Role Summary: An exceptional leadership opportunity exists for a dynamic, commercially astute, and strategically driven executive to lead Daxina Private Hospital. The successful incumbent will report to the Hospital CEO of Ahmed Kathrada & Daxina Private Hospitals and will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, financial, and clinical performance of the hospitals.

Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)

The successful candidate will perform, inter alia, the following key performance areas:

 

Key Performance Areas Strategy Execution

  • Define and execute the hospital’s strategy, aligned to Group vision and regional healthcare priorities.
  • Drive operational excellence and embed a high-performance culture through stakeholder alignment.
  • Integrate clinical, operational, and commercial functions across teams and organisational layers for Lenmed Daxina Hospital Primarily and added related functions for Ahmed Kathrada Private hospital as delegated by the Hospital CEO.
  • Ensure strategic objectives translate into measurable operational outcomes.

 

Strategic Input, Innovation and Enablement

  • Translate Group vision into clear strategic objectives for Daxina Private Hospital
  • Identify growth opportunities including new services, partnerships, and market expansion.
  • Provide strategic input into Group initiatives and capital allocation decisions.
  • Display strong understanding of key risks and opportunities impacting business sustainability.
  • Develop and enhance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent operational execution.

 

Financial Management and Commercial Performance

  • Assume full accountability for hospital P&L performance.
  • Drive revenue growth, cost containment, and margin optimisation.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
  • Monitor key financial metrics including EBITDA, revenue mix, overheads, working capital, activity metrics, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).
  • Ensure robust procurement and supply chain oversight to drive efficiencies.
  • Data driven analytical focus to key decisions and strategic direction.

 

Clinical Governance and Quality Management

  • Champion clinical excellence and patient safety.
  • Ensure effective implementation of clinical governance frameworks.
  • Oversee hospital committees including Quality, Ethics, Infection Control and Risk.
  • Monitor and review clinical indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain and expand accreditation standards and ensure alignment with industry best practice.
  • Compliance to internal and external quality audit requirements including those critical to licensing authorities in country.

 

Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with doctors, specialists, and healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain effective engagement with regulators, funders, and industry bodies with the objective to align and deliver value to all stakeholders.
  • Represent the hospitals at relevant internal and external forums.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with Group leadership and hospital management teams.
  • Promote the hospital brand within the community and healthcare sector.

 

Regulatory, Compliance and Risk Management

  • Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and licensing requirements.
  • Implement risk management, governance, and compliance policies.
  • Oversee internal and external audit processes.
  • Proactively identify operational, clinical, financial, and reputational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Corporate Governance compliance and accountability to Lenmed Group Leadership.

 

Resourcing, Talent Management and Leadership

  • Lead by example in driving organisational values and culture.
  • Take full responsibility for performance management of direct reports.
  • Oversee recruitment, development, succession planning, and transformation/localisation initiatives.
  • Define performance contracts and monitor achievement of agreed objectives.
  • Build leadership capability within the hospital management team.
  • Employee retention is a critical focus.
  • Employee wellness focus towards an employer of choice strategy in country.

 

 

Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)

Minimum Required Education

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
  • Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) will be advantageous.

 

Inherent Requirements

  • Minimum 2-5 years’ senior management experience within the private healthcare sector.
  • Demonstrates strong business, commercial and financial acumen.
  • Proven track record in managing complex healthcare operations.
  • Strong understanding of clinical governance, regulatory frameworks, and healthcare compliance.
  • Experience working within a listed or group healthcare environment advantageous.
  • Knowledge of hospital information systems and ERP platforms advantageous.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.

 

Personal Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
  • High integrity and sound judgement.
  • Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
  • Results-driven with a commitment to excellence in patient care.

 

Application Process: If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in healthcare and meet the requirements for this critical leadership role, we invite you to bring your expertise, your heart, and your commitment to excellence to Lenmed. Join us in shaping a healthier, more prosperous future for our patients, our communities, and our people.

 

Candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be subjected to an interview and evaluation process. Please note that previous employers and references will be contacted, and qualifications, credit, and criminal records will be verified. Candidates will also be required to disclose all financial interests.

 

To apply, please submit a covering letter, a comprehensive CV, original certified copies of your qualifications, ID document, and driver’s license. Kindly include the names and contact details of three references from current and previous employers.

 

Applications must be submitted via e-mail to Bhavani Jeena, Head of People and Culture – grouphr.administrator@lenmed.co.za

 

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive a response within 3 months from closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Closing Date: 27 May 2026

 

 

Please Note:

Candidates must ensure that their contact details are correct and that they can be contacted during office hours. If candidates are not contacted within thirty (30) days after the closing date, they should consider their applications as being unsuccessful. Late, incomplete and applications not indicating the applicable position will not be considered. The right to fill the position within the Operational requirements of the Company is reserved. By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was provided, which is recruitment purposes and possible appointment purposes(should you be successful). Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this will be in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent. If your application is not successful, we retain your CV and other information provided of 6 months after which it will be destroyed in a secure manner. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection and we will immediately destroy your personal information in a secure manner. Equal opportunity is supported by the Employer.

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