Medical Director

Vedanayagam Hospital – Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

₹4,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 per month (CTC), plus additional perks

Experience

20+ years of combined clinical and hospital administration experience preferred

About Vedanayagam Hospital

Vedanayagam Hospital is a 44-year-old healthcare institution in Coimbatore, specializing in advanced urological care. The hospital has approximately 45 beds, with expertise in urolithiasis, BPH surgery, and reconstructive urological procedures.

Following a comprehensive refurbishment, the hospital is focused on expanding its clinical services and developing a multi-unit healthcare network across the Kongu region.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Director to lead clinical governance, hospital operations, medical talent acquisition, quality management, and strategic development.

The candidate will work closely with Management to establish operational strategies, implement clinical SOPs, improve patient satisfaction, strengthen medical teams, and support the hospital's long-term expansion plans.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement clinical and operational strategies in alignment with Management objectives.

Establish and monitor clinical SOPs, quality standards, patient safety practices, and accreditation requirements.

Lead recruitment, selection, retention, and remuneration planning for consultants, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals.

Oversee operation theatre management, utilization, scheduling, surgical team coordination, and clinical performance.

Assess surgical quality and clinical outcomes at the individual consultant and specialty levels.

Supervise pharmacy operations, medication safety, inventory management, and regulatory compliance in coordination with the relevant teams.

Monitor diagnostic imaging services and coordinate with laboratory, radiology, nursing, and other clinical departments.

Improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, patient experience, and grievance resolution.

Establish performance indicators and conduct periodic reviews of clinical and operational performance.

Support hospital expansion, potential acquisition integration, and the development of additional units across the Kongu region.

Build strong professional relationships with medical associations, senior consultants, and healthcare institutions.

Qualifications and Experience

MBBS with a recognized postgraduate medical qualification.

Minimum 10 years of clinical practice experience, followed by substantial experience in hospital administration or medical leadership.

Strong experience in medical recruitment, consultant sourcing, and competitive remuneration structuring.

Practical knowledge of operation theatre management, anesthesia services, pharmacy operations, and diagnostic imaging.

Proven ability to evaluate surgical outcomes, clinical quality, and medical team performance.

Experience in hospital quality management, NABH accreditation, clinical governance, and operational strategy.

Exposure to hospital expansion, multi-unit operations, or healthcare business development will be an advantage.

Required Skills

Medical Administration and Hospital Operations

Clinical Governance and Quality Management

Medical Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

Operation Theatre Management

Consultant Engagement and Remuneration Planning

Patient Safety and Patient Satisfaction

Pharmacy and Diagnostic Services Management

Strategic Planning and Team Leadership

Healthcare Compliance and Accreditation

Stakeholder Management and Professional Networking

Preferred Candidate Profile

Strong Tamil communication skills.

Familiarity with the Coimbatore and Kongu region healthcare ecosystem.

Established professional network among medical consultants, surgeons, and healthcare institutions.

Active involvement in medical associations or professional healthcare forums is desirable.

Experience in urology or other surgical specialties is an added advantage.

Compensation

₹4,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 per month (CTC), plus additional perks, depending on qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates with the required clinical expertise and senior hospital leadership experience are invited to apply.

Pay

₹400,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Work Location

In person