Chief Operating Officer, International Hospital Federation

Our work at the IHF is guided by our mission: healthy communities served by well-managed hospitals and healthcare services, where individuals can reach their highest potential for health

Through our members, we are the voice of hospitals and health systems on the global stage.

We connect healthcare leaders, supporting them to excel through training and development. We create forums for international, peer to peer knowledge exchange. Our events, programmes, and special interest groups showcase good practices. We work in partnership with international organizations on key issues for our members.

We believe in global learning that leads to local action for every patient.

Dear candidate,
Thank you for your interest in the position of Chief Operating Officer at the International Hospital Federation (IHF). This is an exciting moment to join our organization and play a strategic role in supporting hospitals and health systems worldwide.
As the leading global membership organization for hospitals, the IHF provides a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and leadership development. With a growing membership base and an expanded range of services and programmes, the COO role will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and ensuring the continued success of our mission. Based in Geneva, the IHF Secretariat works closely with our members across 70 countries, empowering healthcare leaders to deliver well-managed, sustainable, and resilient healthcare services.
Working closely with the CEO and supporting them as required, the COO will oversee critical business functions including revenue generating services ensuring efficiency and effectiveness operations. This role will be based in Geneva, requiring the candidate to be qualified to work in Switzerland and reside in the Geneva region. We are looking for an experienced operational leader with a proven track record in programme management, ideally with experience in hospitals, NGOs, or membership-based entities.
At the IHF, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing healthcare leadership globally. We are excited about the prospect of welcoming a dynamic leader who shares our values and dedication to a world of healthy communities served by well-managed hospitals and healthcare services, where individuals can reach their highest potential for health. If you believe you embody these values and possess the qualities we're seeking, we encourage you to explore our dedicated microsite and reach out to our advisors at Alumni Global for further information.
Ronald Lavater
Chief Executive Officer of the International Hospital Federation
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All applications must include:
• A full curriculum vitae/resume
• Quoting the role reference number: A040222
• A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and IHF that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
• Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
• A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Monitoring
One of Alumni Global’s and IHF's objectives is to ensure that its workforce is reflective of the local community and therefore we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. So that we can successfully achieve these aims, while it is not mandatory we would encourage every applicant to complete the “Equal Opportunities Monitoring form” so that we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. The Recruiting Manager does not have access to the Monitoring Information Sections of the application form at any stage of the process and the information provided will be kept entirely confidential.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director or David Heaton, Principal Researcher whose details can be found at the bottom of this microsite.
Candidate adjustment
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process please can you advise us so that we can ensure this is accommodated.
Closing Date: 20th February 2025
Stakeholders: TBC
Final Interview: w/c 10th March 2025 - TBC
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