M.G.D.M. Hospital is looking for an experienced, dynamic and professionally competent Medical Superintendent to lead and oversee the hospital's clinical operations, medical administration, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate should possess strong clinical leadership, excellent administrative capabilities and the ability to ensure high standards of patient care while maintaining operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Governance & Quality Management

- NABH Compliance: Direct all quality improvement initiatives and ensure regular audits align with NABH standards.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Implement and monitor evidence-based clinical protocols, infection control guidelines, and safety policies across all medical departments.
- Credentialing and Privileging: Review credentials of practicing consultants and physicians to grant appropriate practicing privileges.
- Patient Safety: Chair core hospital committees including the Infection Control Committee, Patient Safety Committee, and Death Audit Committee.

2. Medical Administration & Operations

- Duty Roster Management: Supervise and optimize medical staff duty rosters (including Casualty Medical Officers, RMOs, and Consultants) to guarantee 24/7 continuous coverage.
- Interdepartmental Sync: Foster seamless collaboration between doctors, nursing leadership, pharmacy, diagnostic labs, and operations personnel.
- Conflict Resolution: Act as the primary arbitrator to resolve professional disputes, clinical disagreements, or ethical challenges among medical personnel.
- Performance Reviews:



Assess clinical outcomes and steer the recruitment and onboarding of new medical staff.

3. Medico-Legal & Statutory Compliance

- Statutory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to healthcare acts relevant to Kerala, including the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, and the PC-PNDT Act.
- Medico-Legal Cases (MLC): Oversee accurate clinical documentation, handle police inquiries, and verify legal responses for MLC files within mandatory timelines.
- Grievance Redressal: Directly address and manage escalated patient complaints or clinical negligence disputes to mitigate legal and reputational risks.

Eligibility & Qualifications

- MBBS with valid registration under the Travancore-Cochin Medical Council (TCMC).
- Additional qualifications in Hospital Administration (MHA / MBA Healthcare Administration) will be an advantage.
- Minimum 8–15 years of overall clinical experience.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in senior medical administration or hospital leadership.
- Solid knowledge of NABH standards, clinical governance and healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making and crisis-management skills.
- Fluency in Malayalam and English is preferred.

Reporting Structure

- Reports To: Hospital Director / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Managing Director
- Direct Reports: Deputy Medical Superintendent, Resident Medical Officers (RMOs), and Clinical Department Heads.

Interested candidates may share their updated CV at:

Email: [email protected]

Contact: +91 94469 99982

Location: M.G.D.M. Hospital, Kangazha, Kottayam, Kerala.

Work Location: In person

📌 MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT (Kottayam)
🏢 MGDM Kangazha Hospital
📍 Kottayam