<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Completed Opportunities</title><link>https://www.woodburnmann.co.za/Career-Opportunities/Completed-Opportunities</link><item><title>Chief Operations Officer, Medical Diagnostics and Laboratory Services</title><link>https://www.woodburnmann.co.za/Career-Opportunities/Completed-Opportunities/completed-chief-operations-officer-medical-diagnostics-and-laboratory-services</link><category>Healthcare</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:13:19 GMT</pubDate><summary>EXECUTIVE SEARCH STATUS: COMPLETED
POSITION: Chief Operations Officer
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Medical Diagnostics and Laboratory Services
JOB LOCATION: Johannesburg, Gauteng</summary><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The incumbent will be required to lead, direct and manage business operations activities, ensuring these are delivered in accordance with the organisational strategy for the Group. Additionally, the incumbent will take ownership of the Budget and Profit &amp; Loss (P&amp;L) management of the business unit.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;&lt;!--%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A9.0pt%22%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E--&gt;At least five years of senior general management experience with P&amp;L responsibility for businesses with a turnover of €70 million, managing cross-border operations, particularly in Africa&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;!--%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A9.0pt%22%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E--&gt;Should have managed a staff complement of at least 50 people&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;!--%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A9.0pt%22%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E--&gt;Must have a working knowledge of diverse healthcare systems, and regulatory frameworks&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;!--%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A9.0pt%22%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E--&gt;Experience in a multinational joint venture group is essential&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;!--%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A9.0pt%22%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E--&gt;Specific experience of creating and driving a commercial growth programme&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;!--%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A9.0pt%22%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E--&gt;Strong financial acumen, commercially astute and profit orientated&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;!--%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A9.0pt%22%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E--&gt;Finger on the pulse of technical advancement implementation&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;!--%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A9.0pt%22%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E--&gt;Prepared to undertake local and international travel&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUALIFICATIONS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;&lt;!--%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A9.0pt%22%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E--&gt;Post graduate Degree/Diploma in Medical Technology, Healthcare Management, Business Administration or a related field&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;!--%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A9.0pt%22%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E--&gt;Proficiency in French would be an advantage&lt;/li&gt;
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