Jobs at Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital

Purpose of the Role

• The Financial Controller leads the hospital's financial management, ensuring sound stewardship of resources, accurate reporting, strong internal controls and financial sustainability, so that the hospital can keep delivering quality, accessible eye care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the hospital's overall financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and treasury.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports to leadership and the Board.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process and monitor performance against budget, advising on corrective action.
• Design, implement and maintain strong internal controls, risk management and audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, regulatory and donor or partner reporting requirements, and coordinate external audits.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and relationships with banks, insurers and other funders.
• Oversee revenue cycle management, including billing, insurance claims and collections.
• Monitor costs and service-line profitability, and provide financial analysis to support strategic and investment decisions.
• Supervise, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Work closely with clinical and administrative heads to align financial planning with operational needs.
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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent) required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in finance or accounting.
• Hospital or healthcare finance experience is preferable but not mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), budgeting, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration; able to lead, motivate and work across departments.
• Sound judgment, integrity and attention to detail.
• Clear communication, able to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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Purpose of the Role

• The Financial and Credit Analyst provides rigorous financial analysis, forecasting and credit management support to strengthen the hospital's financial performance, protect revenue and guide sound decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data, trends and variances, and prepare reports and insights for management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, including scenario and cost analysis.
• Assess the creditworthiness of corporate clients, insurers, sponsors and other payers, and recommend credit limits and terms.
• Monitor receivables and aging, follow up on overdue accounts, and recommend collection and risk-mitigation strategies.
• Track key financial and operational indicators and flag risks and opportunities early.
• Analyze service-line costs and profitability to support pricing and investment decisions.
• Support month-end close, audits and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for management, the Board and funders.
• Lead or contribute to improvement projects in financial processes, collaborating with clinical and administrative teams.
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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in financial analysis, credit management or related finance roles.
• Hospital or healthcare experience is preferable but not mandatory.
• Advanced skills in Excel, financial modelling and reporting or BI tools; experience with ERP systems.
• Solid understanding of credit risk assessment and receivables management.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Works well in a team; collaborative and able to guide and mentor others.
• High accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, organized and comfortable working to deadlines.

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Job summary

• The CIO leads all information and communication technology (ICT) for [Organization name], with a clear focus on clinical and health information systems. The role sets ICT strategy, keeps critical systems safe and available around the clock, and uses technology to improve patient care, staff productivity, and financial performance.
• The CIO is a member of the executive team and works closely with clinical, finance, and operations leaders to turn organizational goals into a practical digital roadmap.
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Key responsibilities

Strategy and leadership

• Develop and deliver a 3–5 year ICT and digital health strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Advise the CEO and Board on technology risks, investments, and opportunities.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing ICT team, including succession planning.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer service across ICT.

Healthcare systems

• Own the selection, implementation, optimization, and support of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) system.
• Oversee the Hospital Information System (HIS) and related clinical systems: laboratory (LIS), radiology (RIS/PACS), pharmacy, and theatre.
• Ensure systems exchange data reliably using standards such as HL7 and FHIR, including links to national health platforms and insurers.
• Work with clinicians to improve workflows, clinical decision support, and data quality.
• Support telemedicine, patient portals, and other digital patient services.

Infrastructure and operations

• Ensure 24/7 availability of networks, data centres, cloud services, and end-user devices.
• Maintain tested business continuity and disaster recovery plans for critical clinical systems.
• Set and track service levels for the IT service desk and support teams.

Cybersecurity and compliance

• Lead the information security program, including risk assessments, incident response, and staff awareness.
• Protect patient data and ensure compliance with applicable data protection and health information laws and standards.
• Manage audits and maintain policies on access control, data retention, and acceptable use.

Data and analytics

• Establish data governance and a single trusted source of clinical, operational, and financial data.
• Deliver dashboards and reports that support management decisions and regulatory reporting.

Finance and vendors

• Prepare and manage the ICT capital and operating budgets.
• Lead procurement, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor performance.
• Deliver ICT projects on time, within budget, and to agreed quality.

Qualifications and experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of ICT experience, of which a minimum of 5 years in an ICT leadership role (Head of ICT, IT Director, Deputy CIO, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience with healthcare systems, including EMR/EHR and HIS implementation or management in a hospital or health network.
• Working knowledge of health data standards (HL7, FHIR, ICD-10/11) and health data privacy requirements.
• Proven record of managing large ICT budgets, teams, and multi-vendor projects.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Information Systems, Health Informatics, or an MBA.
• Professional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CISA, PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or TOGAF.
• Experience with cloud migration, interoperability with national health systems, or insurance claims integration.
• Membership in a recognized professional ICT or health informatics body.