Job Opportunity: Managing Director (MD)

Job Opportunity: Managing Director (MD)

Location: Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital – Botsabelo, Lesotho
Reporting to: Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health
Contract Type: 3-Year Renewable Contract (based on performance)
Application Deadline: 17 April 2025, 17:00hrs

Role Purpose

Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital is seeking a seasoned healthcare executive to serve as Managing Director (MD). The MD will lead the hospital’s strategic and operational agenda, ensuring delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while upholding good corporate governance and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Lead strategic direction and policy execution in collaboration with the Board.

• Ensure long-term sustainability, innovation, and alignment with national health priorities.

Operational & Financial Management

• Oversee daily hospital operations across departments.

• Manage financial performance including budgeting, cost controls, and reporting.

• Drive operational efficiencies and risk mitigation.

Clinical Excellence

• Uphold quality of care, clinical standards, and patient safety.

• Foster a culture of evidence-based practice and accreditation compliance.

  
  
  

Human Capital & Organisational Development

• Build and retain high-performing teams.

• Promote learning, development, and staff engagement.

Stakeholder Relations

• Liaise with government bodies, partners, community groups, and donors.

• Represent QMMH in national and regional forums.

  
  
  

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Hospital Management, Medicine, or related field.

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• Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience in hospital or healthcare leadership.

• Strong record in financial management, operational leadership, and policy compliance.

• Knowledge of Lesotho’s healthcare policies and regulatory frameworks.

• Added advantage: A degree or professional experience in Business Administration.

• Final selection subject to successful psychometric assessment.

  
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Financial Performance: Revenue generation, cost control, profitability.

• Operational Efficiency: Bed occupancy, service delivery turnaround.

• Quality of Care: Compliance with clinical standards, patient satisfaction, safety metrics.

• Staff Engagement: Retention, training levels, staff satisfaction.

  
  
  

Core Competencies

• Visionary leadership and strategic execution

• Sound decision-making in complex healthcare environments

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

• Strong organisational development and people management

  
  
  

• Change management and innovation in healthcare delivery

Contract Details

• Contract Term: 3 years, renewable based on performance

• Probation: 6 months

• Performance Reviews: Bi-annual

• Remuneration: Competitive package based on experience and qualifications