Business Operations
Head of Hospital Operations
2026/11/05
Lenmed Head Office
Lenmed Head Office - 2nd Floor, Building, 9 Lakeview Ave, Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, 1709
Vacancy I Head of Hospital Operations
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:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for hospital-based operational functions across the Group, including Engineering and Facilities, People & Culture, Finance, Clinical Operations, Nursing Operations, Pharmacy and PMO. Integrate functional priorities, align teams and ensure consistent and efficient service delivery across the hospital network in support of Group strategy.
The successful candidate will perform, inter alia, the following key performance areas:
Key Performance Areas:
Minimum Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Systems Management or equivalent is preferred.
Inherent Requirements:
• Minimum 10 years of senior operational leadership experience in healthcare or a complex multi-site service environment.
• Proven executive-level experience managing multiple functions, formulating strategy, managing performance and integrating functions.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, productivity and operational governance.
• Knowledge of clinical and nursing governance, facilities and engineering requirements, and project and change management in high-compliance environments. • English proficiency; additional South African languages are advantageous.
• Ability to travel regularly to hospitals and be available for material operating incidents and business-continuity matters.
Personal Attributes
• Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen.
• High integrity, professional judgement and sound decision-making.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic, complex operating environment.
• Collaborative leader who builds capability and influences with impact
• Results-driven, with a strong commitment to quality, accountability and exceptional 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 Jackie Naicker Jackie.naicker@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: 05 November 2026
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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