Senior Chief Medical Officer (SCMO) (VP / SVP)

"The Nation's Bank", National Bank of Pakistan aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. Being one of the leading and largest banks of Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan is contributing significantly towards socioeconomic growth in the country with an objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile and sustainable Bank.

In line with our strategy, the Bank is looking for talented, dedicated, and experienced professional(s) for the following position inthe area of Human Resource Management.

The individuals who fulfill the below basic-eligibility criteria may apply for the following position:

Position / Job Title:
Senior Chief Medical Officer (SCMO) (VP / SVP)

Reporting to:

Divisional Head - Compensation & Benefits

Educational /Professional Qualification:

MBBS from a PMDC-recognized institute / university with valid registration from the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)
Postgraduate qualification in Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / General Medicine / Hospital Administration / Public Health / Occupational Medicine, or an equivalent discipline
Equivalent foreign qualifications recognized by PMDC shall also be acceptable
Candidates with professional military medical qualifications and experience in the Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Services will be given preference

Experience:

Minimum 20 years of postgraduate experience, including at least 10 years in a leading role in managing healthcare services and / or hospital administration and / or employee health programs and / or medical training and / or medical governance in a large organization
Preference will be given to medical professionals from the Pakistan Army Medical Corps (AMC) holding the rank of Major / Lieutenant Colonel, Pakistan Air Force Medical Branch holding the rank of Wing Commander / Commanding Officer, particularly those with experience in hospital administration, medical management, or senior command appointments
Experience in managing multidisciplinary medical teams, healthcare facilities, emergency medical services, and healthcare policy implementation will be preferred
Experience in negotiating and managing healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical service contracts will be preferred

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

Strong leadership and people management skills
Strategic planning and policy development
Hospital administration and healthcare governance
Vendor and stakeholder management
Crisis and emergency medical response management
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Healthcare quality assurance and clinical governance
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience with ERP / SAP-HCM or healthcare information systems will be an added advantage

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

To lead the Health Management Wing and provide strategic direction for all medical services across the Bank
To develop, review, and implement the Bank's medical policies, healthcare procedures, and clinical governance framework
To advise Senior Management on medical, occupational health, employee wellness, and healthcare risk management matters
To oversee the Bank's panel of hospitals, consultants, laboratories, and healthcare providers to ensure quality, service standards, and cost effectiveness
To evaluate, recommend, and periodically review the empanelment, renewal, suspension, or removal of healthcare providers based on predefined quality and performance standards
To lead negotiations with hospitals and healthcare providers to secure competitive service packages while maintaining quality of care
To supervise and guide Regional Medical Officers and other medical personnel to ensure consistent implementation of medical policies
To provide expert medical opinion in complex hospitalization, disability, medical fitness, and exceptional medical cases
To chair or participate in Medical Boards and provide recommendations on employee fitness, long-term illness, disability, and special medical cases
To ensure standardized medical fitness examinations for recruitment, promotion, and other employment-related requirements
To conduct periodic inspections and performance reviews of panel hospitals and healthcare facilities to ensure compliance with agreed service standards
To promote preventive healthcare initiatives, executive health screening, vaccination campaigns, occupational health programs, and employee wellness initiatives
To lead emergency medical preparedness and coordinate the Bank's response during health emergencies, disasters, epidemics, or other crises affecting employees
To drive automation and digitization of healthcare processes, medical records, claims management, and reporting systems
To monitor healthcare utilization, medical expenditures, and service quality through MIS and recommend improvements to optimize healthcare costs
To establish effective controls to prevent medical fraud, billing irregularities, and misuse of healthcare facilities
To liaise with regulatory authorities, healthcare institutions, government organizations, and external stakeholders on matters related to employee healthcare
To foster a culture of professionalism, discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Health Management Wing
To perform any other duties assigned by Management in relation to the Bank's healthcare services

Place of Posting:

Karachi

Assessment Interview(s)

Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteriawill be invited for panel interview(s).

Employment Type:

The employment will be on contractual basis for three years which may be renewed ondiscretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensationpackage and other benefits as per Banks Policy / rules.

Apply within 10 working days from the date of this job posting.

Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for interview.

National Bank of Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, religion, or disability.

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