Group Chief Operating Officer

A premier healthcare group in the Middle East is seeking an exceptional Group Chief Operating Officer to lead large-scale operational excellence across a diverse network of hospitals, medical centers, specialty clinics, and healthcare services. The organisation is recognised for its commitment to clinical quality, patient-centric innovation, and continuous expansion.This is a rare opportunity for a transformational healthcare leader to harmonise operating models, elevate performance, and translate corporate strategy into measurable results across multiple regions and entities.Role Summary The Group COO will own and drive the execution of the corporate strategy, ensuring the achievement of consolidated P&L and budgetary targets. This role will shape, lead, and implement operational initiatives that support the organisation's ambitious vision to redefine healthcare delivery standards in the region.You will champion a culture of performance, innovation, and sustainable growth while ensuring every entity operates at peak efficiency and adheres to the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient experience.Key ResponsibilitiesLead execution of the group's strategic plan by translating board-level priorities into actionable initiatives across all business units.Drive operational excellence, transformation programmes, and standardisation across hospitals, clinics, and support functions.Oversee operations of a diversified healthcare portfolio, ensuring integration, synergy, and consistent performance.Establish and monitor KPIs, benchmarks, and operational targets to maximise efficiency, quality, and profitability.Ensure adherence to international standards of clinical governance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.Champion digital health innovation, advanced technologies, and data-driven decision-making.Partner with the Group CFO on budgeting, cost optimisation, and margin enhancement.Build, mentor, and grow high-performing operational teams and future leaders.Support strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and integration initiatives.Present operational performance and recommendations to executive leadership and governance bodies.Identify and mitigate operational risks across the organisation, ensuring robust crisis and continuity planning.Qualifications & ExperienceDegree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related discipline (advanced clinical or finance credentials a plus).15+ years of senior leadership experience in multi-site healthcare operations, with at least 7 years at C-suite or regional COO level.Proven expertise in hospital and clinic operations, quality governance, digital transformation, supply chain optimisation, and M&A integration.Core CompetenciesEnterprise leadership: Ability to operate at group scale with strong governance and strategic execution.Operational excellence: Deep knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision frameworks.Stakeholder management: Strong relationships with clinicians, regulators, payers, investors, and boards.Transformation capability: Experience leading complex organisational transitions and standardisation initiatives.Culture building: Champion of a high-accountability, patient-first, learning-oriented culture. How to Apply If you are an accomplished healthcare operations leader seeking to drive impact at scale within a fast-growing regional organisation, please submit your CV and expression of interest.