The Role

Reporting to the Director of Impact Enterprise, the Hospital Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management and operational performance of the hospital. The role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, client-centred healthcare services through effective leadership of clinical and non-clinical teams, sound financial management, regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement. The Hospital Manager will drive operational excellence while ensuring sustainability, efficiency and achievement of the hospital’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

This role has key areas of responsibility as detailed:

1. Leadership and Management:
2. Operations Management
3. Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance
4. Staff Management
5. Patient Care and Advocacy
6. Financial Management
7. Records Management
8. Stakeholder Management

Qualifications, Experience, skills and attitudes:

1. Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration, Healthcare Management, Business Administration (MBA), Public Health or a related healthcare management field from a recognized institution.
2. Minimum of six (6) years’ progressive senior management experience in a hospital or healthcare setting with at least four (4) years in a senior leadership role.
3. Demonstrated experience in hospital operations, strategic planning, financial management, quality improvement and people management.
4. Formal leadership and management training is an added advantage.
5. Strong knowledge of Uganda Ministry of Health regulations, healthcare quality standards, and hospital accreditation requirements.
6. Proficiency in ERP systems and hospital information systems
7. Demonstrated knowledge of the healthcare market including the competitive landscape, key healthcare providers, referral networks, insurers, regulators and other stakeholders influencing healthcare delivery.

FOR MORE DETAILS

Get the full job description, here: JOB DESCRIPTION

Application Process:

• Submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents as a single PDF file.
• Clearly indicate the job title in the subject line of your email.
• Send your application to jobs@mariestopes.or.ug.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early submissions are encouraged.
• Deadline: 28th September 2026