Head of Medical Services (Consultant Family Physician)

Head of Medical Services (Consultant Family Physician)

Department: Medical Services
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Salary: 1,200,000 - 1,500,000 monthly (net)
Accommodation: Provided (official residence or housing allowance)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Consultant Family Physician to serve as the Head of Medical Services at a leading private hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos. This executive role requires a clinically sound and visionary professional to lead medical operations, enhance patient care standards, drive clinical innovation, and manage key external stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Leadership

• Provide expert patient care as a Consultant Family Physician.

• Lead and supervise interdisciplinary medical teams for efficient service delivery.

• Promote evidence-based medicine and foster continuous medical education.

2. Operational Oversight

• Manage daily clinical operations across all medical units.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and ethical standards.

• Develop and implement SOPs, treatment protocols, and clinical governance structures.

• Track departmental KPIs and implement performance improvement strategies.

3. Strategic Development & Quality Assurance

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align clinical goals with hospital objectives.

• Lead quality improvement initiatives and champion patient safety across the hospital.

• Stay current with medical innovations, technologies, and best practices.

• Represent the hospital in professional forums, conferences, and associations.

4. Stakeholder Management & External Relations

• Establish and maintain productive relationships with healthcare regulators and public health stakeholders.

• Provide expert advisory support to the executive team on clinical and operational matters.

Requirements & Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

• Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College or West African College of Physicians (Family Medicine).

• Valid MDCN license and up-to-date annual practicing license.

• Minimum of 10 years post-fellowship experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Strong understanding of Nigerian healthcare standards, systems, and regulatory environment.

• Demonstrated success in clinical leadership and operational excellence.

Key Competencies

• Clinical excellence and sound diagnostic judgment

• Leadership and multidisciplinary team coordination

• Strategic planning and healthcare policy implementation

• Quality assurance and regulatory compliance

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

Benefits

• Competitive net salary (1.2M - 1.5M monthly)

• Official accommodation or housing allowance

• Health insurance (for self and dependents)

• Paid annual leave and other statutory benefits

• Sponsored CPD training, workshops, and conferences

• Opportunity to drive hospital-wide transformation and innovation

• Performance incentives and leadership bonuses

Application Process

Qualified and interested candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to:
hiring@sigma.io
Subject Line: Application Head of Medical Services (Victoria Island)