Chief Operating Officer / Chief Administrative Officer (COO / CAO)

Company: Alagappa Multispeciality Hospital
Location: Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site

About the Role

Alagappa Multispeciality Hospital is seeking an experienced healthcare leader to serve as Chief Operating Officer / Chief Administrative Officer and lead the hospital's non-clinical operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in hospital expansion, operational excellence, infrastructure development, financial management and the establishment of effective administrative systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead overall hospital operations, including front office, admissions, billing, housekeeping, dietary, security, facilities, biomedical engineering and transport.
- Prepare and manage annual budgets, revenue cycle, cost control and financial performance.
- Plan and execute expansion projects, including inpatient services, new departments and medical college infrastructure.
- Oversee procurement, vendor contracts, inventory and supply chain management.
- Ensure statutory licences, regulatory compliance and NABH readiness across non-clinical functions.
- Manage insurance / TPA relationships, government health scheme empanelment and corporate tie-ups.




- Oversee the Hospital Information System (HIS), MIS reporting and operational KPIs.
- Work closely with the Medical Superintendent and HR leadership to ensure operational efficiency, appropriate staffing and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

- MBA / PGDM in Hospital or Healthcare Administration, or MHA.
- Medical background (MBBS) will be an added advantage.

Experience

- Minimum 12 years of hospital management experience.
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership position such as COO, CAO, Hospital Administrator or Unit Head in a multispeciality hospital.
- Experience in commissioning new hospitals, departments or a medical college is preferred.

Required Skills

- Strong financial and operational management skills.
- Knowledge of NABH standards and healthcare regulations.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Tamil and English is preferred.

Work Schedule

Full-time, in office senior leadership position.

Compensation

As per industry standards.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their updated CV to:

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Application – COO / CAO – Karaikudi

Pay: ₹56,000.00 - ₹190,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Chief Operating Officer / Chief Administrative Officer (COO / CAO) (Karaikudi)
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