Hospital Administrator Job at Pediatric Partners Hospital

The Pediatric Partners Hospital opened in Lagos, Nigeria in 2011, becoming one of the most family-centered children’s hospitals in Nigeria. At Pediatric Partners, we recognize the important role a child’s family plays in the physical and psychological well-being of that child. Thus, our model of care embraces family members as key partners in a child’s nuturing process.

Over the years, we have been driven to improve the lives of sick and injured children and we leave no stone unturned when it comes to protecting the health of your child. From implementing safety measures to collaborating on breakthrough research, whatever must be done is what we do. The Pediatric Partners Hospital cares for children from newborn to age 21 across the state as our multi-disciplinary teams work together to promote healthy growth through family-centered care.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Hospital Administrator

Job Location: Lagos Island, Lagos (On-site) 
Job type: Full-time

About the Job

• We are looking for an experienced Hospital Administrator to run our medical facility.
• You will use your organizational and leadership skills to supervise employees and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Ultimately, you’ll be responsible for making sure our hospital operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily administrative operations
• Monitor expenses and suggest cost-effective alternatives
• Create quarterly and annual budgets
• Develop and implement effective policies for all operational procedures
• Prepare work schedules
• Maintain organized medical and employee records
• Monitor administrative staff’s performance
• Train new employees
• Ensure prompt ordering and stocking of medical and office supplies.
• Ensure that stock levels are adequate and orders are made on time.
• Answer inquiries from doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff
• Resolve potential issues with patients
• Stay up-to-date with healthcare regulations
• Serve as a liaison among governing boards, medical staff, and department managers.
• Oversee the development and implementation of programs and policies for patient services, quality assurance, public relations, and department activities.
• Assist with recruitment, consenting, screening, and enrolment of personnel.
• Oversee complete timely and accurate documentation of patient visits.

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc in Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or any relevant field
• Proven work experience as a Hospital Administrator, or similar role. At least 3 years of experience at a healthcare facility in a hospital administrator role.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital industry
• Hands-on experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and MS Excel
• Solid understanding of healthcare procedures and regulations
• Basic accounting skills
• Familiarity with medical transcription
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to supervise and train team members
• Problem-solving attitude
• Current Healthcare Professional Certificates/Licences (essential).
• Good knowledge of medical terminology.
• Critical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Great attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Superb organizational, administrative, and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and react effectively to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and relational skills.
• Passionate about clinical excellence.
• To be successful in this role, you should have a deep understanding of all administrative hospital procedures, from creating work schedules and communicating with doctors to budgeting and maintaining supplies stock. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@pediatricpartnersng.com with the position "Application as Hospital Administrator".