Hospital Director-Nauru Medical Centre

We are Hiring: Hospital Director – Nauru Deployment
Location: Republic of Nauru (Full-time, On-site Deployment)
Sector: Healthcare Management / Hospital Administration
Contract: 6–12 months.

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven and experienced Hospital Director to lead the operational and administrative management of Nauru Medical Centre, a 65 bed hospital, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of hospital services across the facility..

This is a non-clinical leadership role focused on operational management, resource stewardship, compliance, and enabling effective healthcare delivery in a unique and challenging environment.

The Hospital Administrator works in close partnership with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), with clearly separated responsibilities. Clinical governance and medical decision-making sit with CMO. Operational and administrative accountability sits with the Hospital Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Hospital Operations

• Provide overall leadership and coordination of hospital administrative and operational functions
• Ensure the hospital operates safely, efficiently, and in line with organisational and regulatory requirements
• Act as the bridge between hospital operations, senior management, government and relevant stakeholders

Operations, Facilities, and Logistics

• Oversee daily management of non-clinical departments and support services
• Manage facilities, accommodation, transport, utilities, and contracted services
• Ensure operational readiness and continuity of services

Finance, Resources, and Supply Chain

• Manage hospital budgets, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and supply chain management
• Ensure availability and maintenance of equipment, consumables, and services

Human Resources and Workforce Administration

• Oversee HR administration for clinical and non-clinical staff
• Manage contracts, rosters, leave tracking, and workforce logistics
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes

Compliance, Risk, and Governance

• Ensure compliance with national regulations, organisational policies, and contractual obligations
• Maintain operational risk registers and mitigation plans
• Lead non-clinical emergency preparedness and business continuity planning
• Support audits, inspections, and reporting requirements

Stakeholder and Government Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for non-clinical matters with government and external stakeholders
• Coordinate administrative reporting and operational liaison with relevant authorities
• Support the CMO by managing operational interfaces with partners

Quality and Performance Improvement

• Monitor operational performance and service delivery indicators
• Identify system gaps and implement practical improvements
• Foster a professional, respectful, and productive work environment

Explicit Scope Boundaries

The Hospital Administrator is not responsible for:

• Clinical care decisions
• Medical supervision or clinical governance
• Credentialing or clinical risk management

These responsibilities are held by the CMO.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Proven senior experience in hospital administration or complex operational environments
• Demonstrated experience in budget management, logistics, and resource coordination
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience working in remote, island, or resource-constrained healthcare settings
• Experience in humanitarian, NGO, defence, or international health contexts
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and government reporting

A medical degree or clinical qualification is not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Free on-site accommodation and meals
• Paid annual leave
• Return international airfare
• Opportunity to lead hospital operations and strengthen health service delivery in Nauru

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant operational and leadership experience to talent@gmss.ltd with the subject line: Application – Hospital Director

Important Notice

All job offers are contingent upon successful visa approval.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to be relocated to the country Nauru once we hire you for this position?
• How many years of experience do you have as hospital director?