Chief Operations Officer

1 week ago

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Lead Enterprise Support Services Full time

Lead ESC LtdFull Time107, Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos , 100001Lagos16/01/2026 - 28/02/2026 Healthcare/ Pharmaceutical - Hospitality/ Leisure/ Travel

Job Description
Job Title: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Location: Edo State

Position Type: Full-Time

Industry: Healthcare/Medical Services

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the hospital's operational systems to ensure seamless patient flow and five-star service delivery. The role bridges clinical excellence and business sustainability, ensuring that the hospital's high-tech infrastructure (power, IT, biomedical systems) operates at optimal capacity to support life-saving interventions.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee a zero-downtime power strategy, managing hybrid systems including gas turbines/generators, solar power, and the national grid.
  • Supervise biomedical engineering teams to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of high-end medical equipment (MRI, CT scanners, Cath Labs) with target uptime of 98–99%.
  • Implement robust security and logistics protocols suited to the South-South environment, ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and assets.
  • Manage a global and local supply chain for specialized medical consumables to ensure zero stock-outs.
  • Negotiate service agreements and parts replacement with international OEMs such as GE, Siemens, and Philips.
  • Optimize the patient journey from triage to discharge using the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) to reduce wait times.
  • Oversee non-clinical services including hospitality, catering, laundry, and facility services to ensure a premium patient experience.
  • Collaborate with the CFO to manage operational budgets, control costs, and reduce wastage across departments.
  • Ensure full compliance with the National Health Act, HEFAMAA (where applicable), and regional environmental and safety regulations.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • MBA or Master's in Health Systems Management is highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 12 years' operational experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management role within a multidisciplinary hospital or a high-intensity industrial environment (e.g., Oil & Gas, FMCG).
  • Strong understanding of health informatics, hospital operations, and advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Proven experience navigating the socio-political and logistical landscape of South-South Nigeria.
Essential Skills
  • Crisis and emergency management
  • Strategic negotiation with vendors and international partners
  • Process improvement and operational efficiency (Lean Six Sigma knowledge is an advantage)
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive executive salary package (Expat or high-level national scale)
  • Car and driver, furnished executive housing, and applicable security/hardship allowances
  • Performance-based bonuses linked to uptime, patient satisfaction, and profitability
  • Opportunities for international exposure and training in hospital management best practices
How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to , using "Chief Operating Officer (COO)" as the subject of the email.

More Information

Salary Offer Highly Competitive and Obtainable.

Address 107, Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos

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