The holder comprehends and builds this Care Delivery role on the following directions:
Focus point for our efforts is the patient, ensured by the core working principles of high agility, quality and efficiency,
Core objective is to take accountability for and drive the overall business success in our markets worldwide,
Care Delivery results are built on our behaviour according to our values (Collaborative, Proactive, Reliable, Excellent).
In this context he/she is especially responsible for:
Act as a leader to direct, administer and oversee the day-to-day operations and activities of dialysis facilities and programs within a specified and potentially changing geographic proximity within a country
Contribute to the implementation of the international care delivery strategy by focusing on both high quality of service and cost effectiveness
Demonstrate leading and guiding teams within the allocated geographical areas
Play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, maintaining regulatory compliance, driving operational excellence, and business growth across all clinics within the area
Tasks:
Management and representation
Act as a liaison between clinics and CDI senior leadership team
Foster positive relationships with healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders
Foster and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers, addressing their needs and ensuring exceptional service quality
Maintain good relationship with external medical doctors and manage expectations and conflict
Functional Strategy Implementation
Deliver elements of a strategic planning system with guidance from senior colleagues
Implement improvement and operational excellence measures in close collaboration with Regional Head of Operations and other supporting functions
Gather and analyze local business insights for strategic decision-making, with understanding the needs of local community, healthcare trends, and competitor activities
Budgeting
Deliver a budget for an area of the organization, monitor financial performance of the clinics and implement cost-effective measures without compromising patient care standards
Conduct complex analyses including analyses of financial reports and recommend strategies for revenue growth and cost reduction
Responsible for workforce planning and work together with HR on manpower needs
Leadership and Direction
Communicate the local action plan; explain how this relates to the function's strategy and action plan, and the broader organization's mission and vision
Motivate people to achieve local business goals
Foster a collaborative and performance-driven work culture within the area
Lead, mentor, and empower clinic managers and staff members to achieve operational and growth targets
Performance Management
Manage and report on the performance of a substantial, diverse team in the assigned area
Set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project / account team members and hold them accountable for achieving these
Take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team / personal objectives
Operations Management
Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple dialysis clinics within the allocated geographical areas, develop and deliver operational measures to enhance efficiency
Monitor clinic performance metrics and implement strategies for continuous improvement
Work closely with other departments/teams/Renal Coordinators to capture new patients
Work Scheduling and Allocation
Coordinate across multiple teams - develop medium- or long-term work schedules that enable the organization to achieve its business goals
Care Quality (Healthcare)
Ensure clinics adhere to all regulatory standards, healthcare policies, and quality assurance guidelines
Collaborate with Quality Management team to implement compliance measures and conduct regular audits to maintain high-quality patient care and safety
Gather customer feedback and insights, using them to enhance patient experiences and service offerings
Organizational Capability Building
Collaborate with the HR function in all people related matters, implement the organization's formal development frameworks in area of responsibility, actively work on succession planning, development of required capabilities of direct reports and teams and foster a culture of collaboration, diversity and opportunity
Provide training or coaching to others throughout the organization in own area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfil personal potential
Improvement/Innovation/Change
Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, suggest and implement improvements
Develop, deliver, support or take part in projects or work streams within the organization's change management program
Knowledge Management
Maintain current knowledge regarding industry, market, health care policies, government policies, etc.
Quality, Legal & Compliance
Follow and comply with all relevant FME policies, guidelines, manuals and SOPs in the version as amended from time to time (“FME Policies”)
Keep updated about the current version of the FME Policies as well as external healthcare regulations and new standards that are relevant for the role and integrate corporate values in daily business
Ensure and monitor that policies and services of the function are compliant with Compliance Framework
Operational Compliance
Identify, within the team, patterns of non-compliance with the organization's policies and procedures, and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate
Qualifications:
Master /Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Level in General Management, Finance, Clinic Management or similar area
At least 5 years’ experience that enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others
Up to 3 years of experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes
Professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or medical technology is a benefit
Highly experienced in clinic operations management and work allocation systems
Good planning and organization skills to meet goals
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong Project management skills for multiple unrelated projects
Costing and budgeting skills
English fluent as a must (speaking, writing, reading)
Amenable for regular business travels in the respective geographical areas of supervision