Job Opportunity
Medical Superintendent – Tebellong LECSA Hospital, Qacha’s Nek
Location: Tebellong LECSA Hospital, Qacha’s Nek
Reports To The Hospital Board
Grade: L
Closing Date: 31st July 2025
Job Summary
The Medical Superintendent serves as the senior medical leader, responsible for overseeing both clinical and non-clinical operations. He/she ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, maintains regulatory compliance, and drives strategic planning and resource management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Leadership & Quality Assurance
• Oversee clinical services (inpatient, outpatient, surgery, and diagnostics)
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, medical audits, and clinical governance
• Review morbidity/mortality outcomes and investigate incidents/complaints
• Refer complex cases appropriately and implement SOPs aligned with accreditation standards
2. Operational & Administrative Management
• Manage daily hospital operations and ensure coordination across medical, nursing, and administrative teams
• Implement and monitor hospital policies, protocols, and SOPs
• Oversee medico-legal cases in collaboration with legal advisers
3. Strategic Planning & Financial Oversight
• Lead strategic planning and align operational objectives with hospital goals
• Develop budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure cost-effective resource utilization
4. Human Resources & Staff Development
• Recruit, train, and supervise medical and non-medical staff
• Conduct regular appraisals with the Human Resources Department
• Provide mentorship and training sessions
5. Regulatory Compliance & Governance
• Ensure adherence to health regulations, licensing, accreditation, and waste management protocols
• Liaise with governmental authorities, health bodies, and accreditation agencies
6. Stakeholder Relations & Reporting
• Act as the primary liaison between the hospital, health authorities, NGOs, donors, and the community
• Prepare and present monthly or quarterly performance reports (e.g., KPIs, audits, financials)
7. Risk & Crisis Management
• Manage medico-legal issues, patient grievances, and clinical incidents
• Lead crisis preparedness, response plans, and emergency drills
Qualifications and Experience
Education
• MBChB or MD (essential)
• Master’s in Hospital Administration/Public Health (preferred)
Clinical Experience
• At least 5 years clinical practice
• Minimum 2 years in hospital leadership
Licensing
• Must be registered with the Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council
Management Training
• Courses in leadership, hospital management, or strategic planning
Essential Skills & Competencies
• Leadership, strategic thinking, and change management
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Financial management and budgeting
• Regulatory knowledge, audit, and risk management
• Analytical decision-making and crisis response planning
• IT proficiency and data-driven management
How to Apply
Application letters with CVs, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, and IDs should be:
• Hand-delivered to the Human Resources Office, Tebellong LECSA Hospital, Qacha’s Nek
OR
• Delivered to CHAL Secretariat Maseru, Tebellong LECSA Hospital pigeonhole
Deadline: 31st July 2025