Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |5 Years Fixed Term Contract at Fempower Recruitment Excellence

Job Description

• A leading national healthcare organisation is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership and drive organisational excellence.

Key Requirements

• Medical qualification (MBChB or equivalent, NQF 8) with active professional registration; or Postgraduate qualification in Public Health (NQF 9); or
• Postgraduate qualification in a health-related discipline (NQF 9).
• Postgraduate business qualification (NQF 9).
• Minimum 15 years' management experience, preferably within a healthcare environment or public entity of similar complexity.
• At least 10 years at senior management level and 5 years at executive level.
• Extensive public sector and/or Schedule 3A Public Entity leadership experience.

Key Competencies

• Strategic planning and execution
• Corporate governance and stakeholder management
• Financial and human capital management
• Leadership of large and complex organisations
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making
• Change leadership and organisational transformation
• Strong ethical leadership and integrity

Role Overview

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the development and execution of organisational strategy.
• Drive operational excellence and organisational performance.
• Ensure sound financial management and governance.
• Foster a high-performance, people-centred culture.
• Build and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Champion innovation and sustainable organisational growth.