Business Manager (Hospital Operations) Job at a Specialist Health Care Centre

Recruut Nigeria - Our client is a modern specialist medical care center located in the heart of Abuja and in Lagos, Nigeria. With an aim to provide high standard healthcare services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Manager (Hospital Operations)

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Business Manager is responsible to the Director of Business Services for all matters of business administration and financial control of the Hospital.
• In the areas of budget preparation and financial planning the Business Manager shall liaise with the Finance Manager. In the areas of staffing, the BM shall liaise with the Human Resource Manager.
• The Business Manager is also responsible for managing the macro financial, property and administrative functions of the Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage whole Hospital issues such as Personnel, Capital Works and other matters where required by the Director of Business Services.
• To work closely with clinical departments to ensure the provision of an efficient and cost effective administrative service
• Oversee the administrative functions and operations of the Hospital and the resolution of issues as they arise.
• Be responsible for the efficient administration of the Hospital, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that there is proper accounting for and control over all income and expenditure of the Hospital.
• Monitor expenses and suggest cost-effective alternatives to management.
• Act in the role of "Public Officer" for taxation purposes and ensure the maintenance of appropriate taxation records and compliance with Income Tax Assessment Act and other relevant legislation.
• Prepare periodic management reports as required for presentation to the Board of Directors including written reports highlighting any issues for attention.
• Monitor the Hospital cash flow and arrange for investment of surplus funds.
• Oversee and be responsible for the administration staff, and other ancillary staff of the School.
• Oversee all staffing matters including recruitment, on-boarding and exit processes.
• Advise management on new and existing staff salary levels and conditions of employment in accordance with relevant employment contracts.
• Be responsible to the Director of Business Services and the Board of Directors, for the oversight, coordination and reporting of all Capital Works planning and construction.
• Ensure prompt ordering and stocking of medical and office supplies.

Qualifications
Management Knowledge in the Following Areas:

• Finance Management
• General Management
• Health Analysis
• Health Informatics Management
• Human Resource Management
• Policy And Strategy Management.

Skills
You will need to show evidence of the following:

1. Communication skills, both oral and written, as you will need to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and professional groups;
2. Listening skills and the ability to negotiate with and persuade others;
3. Motivation, interest in the sector and identification with the common values and aims of the nhs;
4. Patient/customer focus;
5. An emphasis on achievement of results and both the energy and enthusiasm to ensure that objectives are met;
6. Initiative and leadership skills and the ability to gain the trust, commitment and cooperation of others;
7. Teamworking skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others;
8. The ability to grasp clinical issues, including the understanding of treatments and evolving medical technologies;
9. Organisational skills to deal with a diverse range of challenges;
10. Flexible and creative problem-solving ability;
11. Decision-making ability, particularly in sensitive areas such as the allocation of funds or organising staff levels for a unit;
12. Numeracy and the ability to analyse complex issues, absorb information, understand data and identify underlying trends;
13. Adaptability and readiness to challenge existing practices and find alternatives;
14. The ability to cope with pressure, stress and ongoing change in the form of new medical technology and treatments, policies, practices and reorganisation.

Requirements

1. Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital industry
2. Hands-on experience with database systems and MS Excel
3. Solid understanding of healthcare procedures and regulations
4. Basic accounting skills
5. Familiarity with medical transcription
6. Excellent organizational and time management skills
7. Ability to supervise and train team members
8. Problem-solving attitude
9. BS degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or Masters, MBA or PhD, or a degree-level equivalent qualification in a Health or Management-related.
10. Quality Management Experience.