Recruitment for Chief Operating / Administrative Officer
Eligibility
Position Overview Alagappa Multispeciality Hospital is seeking a seasoned healthcare leader to serve as Chief Operating Officer / Chief Administrative Officer and lead the hospital’s non-clinical operations. This is a pivotal role at an important stage of growth: the hospital is expanding from outpatient services into full inpatient care with PICU and NICU facilities, and the institution is planning to establish a medical school within the upcoming year. The successful candidate will build the systems, teams and processes that support this expansion. Key Responsibilities • Lead overall hospital operations, including front office, admissions, billing, housekeeping, dietary, security, facilities, biomedical engineering and transport. • Prepare and manage annual budgets; oversee the revenue cycle, cost control and financial performance. • Plan and execute expansion projects, including commissioning of inpatient services, new departments and medical college infrastructure. • Oversee procurement, vendor contracts, inventory and supply chain. • Ensure statutory licences, regulatory compliance and NABH readiness across non-clinical functions. • Manage insurance / TPA relationships, government health scheme empanelment and corporate tie-ups. • Oversee the Hospital Information System (HIS), MIS reporting and operational KPIs. • Work closely with the Medical Superintendent and HR leadership to align operations, staffing and patient experience. Qualifications & Experience • MBA / PGDM in Hospital or Healthcare Administration, or MHA; a medical background (MBBS) is an added advantage. • Minimum 12 years of hospital management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (COO, CAO, Hospital Administrator or Unit Head) in a multispeciality hospital. • Experience in commissioning new hospitals, departments or a medical college is preferred. • Strong financial acumen and knowledge of NABH standards and healthcare regulations. • Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills; proficiency in Tamil and English preferred. Work Schedule Full-time, on-site senior leadership position, with availability as required for operational priorities.