Chief Medical Director

Medical / Pharmaceutical
Benin City, Edo State
September 18, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description

Faith Mediplex Teaching Hospital in Benin City, Edo State, a faith based Christian facility is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Medical Director

Location: Benin, Edo
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

  • We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Medical Director (CMD) to lead its clinical and administrative transformation.

Why this role matters?

  • As the hospital’s highest-ranking medical executive, the CMD will drive excellence, innovation, and operational efficiency at every level.
  • As a faith-based hospital, the ideal candidate will be a trailblazer in healthcare leadership, with a proven track record of transforming hospital systems, people development, elevating patient outcomes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Provide bold, forward-thinking leadership across all departments, ensuring clinical excellence and operational efficiency.
  • Policy Development & Implementation: Design and execute hospital-wide policies to enhance patient care, optimize workflows, and integrate cutting-edge medical practices.
  • Talent & Culture Building: Build and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional development.
  • Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure strict adherence to national and international healthcare standards, regulatory bodies, and accreditation requirements. • Financial Stewardship: Oversee hospital finances, budget planning, and resource allocation to ensure long-term sustainability and growth.
  • .Innovation & Modernization: Spearhead projects to upgrade hospital infrastructure, integrate medical technologies, and expand service offerings.
  • External Relations: Act as the hospital’s ambassador, engaging with government agencies, medical associations, and the broader healthcare community.

Key Qualifications
Medical Credentials:

  • MD or MBBS from a recognized and accredited institution.
  • Postgraduate qualification registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
  • Fellowship with a recognized Medical body (e.g., NPMCN, NAMed, Royal College of Physicians, American College of Surgeons, WACP, FWACP).
  • Minimum of 15 years of clinical experience, with at least 5 years in Hospital Administration.

Core Competencies:

  • Visionary Leadership: Proven ability to inspire team, drive change, and create a high- performance culture.
  • Strategic Execution: Expertise in developing and implementing hospital-wide strategies to improve patient care and institutional performance. Governance and Compliance: Deep understanding of healthcare governance, regulatory frameworks, and institutional oversight.
  • Financial & Resource Management: Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, and optimizing hospital resources.
  • Exceptional Communication: Ability to engage diverse stakeholders from frontline healthcare workers to government agencies and global partners.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: faithmediplexteachinghospital@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  • A comprehensive resume detailing leadership experience.
  • A cover letter outlining strategic vision and approach to hospital transformation.
  • At least three professional references from previous medical roles.
  • A portfolio highlighting key achievements in hospital leadership, patient care, and quality improvement initiatives.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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