Chief Clinical Officer

About the role

Maimba Medical Hospital is looking for a Chief Clinical Officer, a full-time, on-site leadership position based in Lilongwe. The role oversees and advances clinical care across all departments, leading the development and implementation of clinical policies, protocols and standards so that practice remains safe, evidence-based and patient-centred. It works closely with medical, nursing and behavioural health teams to coordinate care, support quality improvement and optimise patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise clinical operations and guide program development
• Mentor clinical leaders
• Monitor regulatory and accreditation compliance
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and resource allocation
• Foster an inclusive culture of continuous learning, professional development and interprofessional collaboration

Required profile

• Strong foundation in clinical practice, with expertise in Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
• Proficiency in nursing management, including oversight of nursing teams, staffing and clinical workflow
• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating clinical services and quality improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of behavioural health principles and its integration into acute and outpatient care
• Advanced clinical degree (MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent, or advanced nursing degree such as MSN or DNP) and appropriate board certification or professional registration
• Progressive leadership experience in a hospital or health system covering clinical operations, quality and patient safety
• Ability to analyse clinical data, use quality metrics and implement evidence-based interventions
• Excellent communication, collaboration and conflict-resolution skills, with commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility and equitable access to care
• Experience with regulatory standards, accreditation and clinical risk management is highly beneficial