Hospital CEO (Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre)

About the role

Lenmed is recruiting a Hospital CEO for Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, one of KwaZulu-Natal's leading private healthcare institutions. The CEO reports to the Group's Chief Operations Officer and is accountable for the hospital's overall strategic, operational, financial and clinical performance.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the hospital's strategy, drive operational excellence and integrate clinical, operational and commercial functions
• Take full accountability for the hospital P&L, drive revenue growth, cost containment and margin optimisation, and oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial controls
• Monitor financial metrics such as EBITDA, revenue mix, overheads, working capital, activity metrics and ROIC, and strengthen procurement and supply chain oversight
• Champion clinical excellence and patient safety, implement clinical governance frameworks and oversee Quality, Ethics, Infection Control and Risk committees
• Maintain accreditation standards, comply with internal and external audits and licensing requirements, and manage corporate governance and risk
• Engage with doctors, specialists, regulators, funders and industry bodies, represent the hospital externally and promote its brand
• Lead performance management, recruitment, development, succession planning and staff retention, and build leadership capability within the management team

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Finance or a related field; postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) advantageous
• Minimum 8-10 years' senior management experience in the private healthcare sector
• Previous Hospital CEO or General Manager experience preferred
• Proven track record managing complex healthcare operations, with strong business, commercial and financial acumen
• Experience in a listed or group healthcare environment and knowledge of hospital information systems and ERP platforms advantageous

Applications require a covering letter, CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver's licence, and three references, sent by e-mail to the Head of People and Culture. References, qualifications, credit and criminal records will be checked, and candidates must disclose financial interests. The closing date is 10 November 2026.