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Recruitment overview
As part of the opening of the new hospital in Baghdad, Iraq a targeted recruitment plan is being launched to build a team of highly qualified leaders capable of preparing the hospital for service and ensuring its effective operation. The plan covers seven full-time key functions: nursing, human resources, quality, electromechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, laboratory services and operating theatre management. Candidates will be selected for their expertise, hospital experience, leadership skills and ability to establish teams and processes in a hospital opening context. Their shared mission will be to ensure patient safety, service quality, continuity of operations and effective resource management, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Medical Director.
Positions covered
Director of Nursing – Ref
#1 Director of Human Resources – Ref. #2 Director of Quality and Patient Safety – Ref. #3 Electromechanical Engineer – Ref. #4 Biomedical Engineer – Ref. #5 Laboratory Director – Ref. #6 Operating Theatre Director – Ref. #7 Director of Nursing – Ref. #1 Role purpose Define and lead the organisation of nursing care to ensure safe, coordinated and patient centred services.
Proposed reporting line: Chief Executive Officer, working closely with the Medical Director.
Key responsibilities
- Define the structure of nursing units, staffing levels and skill requirements according to clinical activities and the phased increase in hospital capacity.
- Participate in the recruitment, induction and appraisal of nursing managers and nursing staff.
- Develop nursing protocols, handover procedures and arrangements for coordination between departments.
- Organise staff rosters and ensure continuity of nursing care.
- Develop continuing education and assess practical competencies.
- Monitor nursing quality indicators and contribute to the prevention of infections and adverse events.
Candidate profile
A nursing degree, preferably supplemented by postgraduate training in nursing management or hospital administration. At least ten years of hospital experience is desirable, including five years in a management role. Experience in opening or reorganising a hospital is a major asset.
Core competencies
Clinical leadership, clinical rigour, workforce management, communication and change management.
Opening priorities
Build nursing teams, validate staff competencies, implement essential protocols and confirm that nursing units are ready before admitting patients.
Send your motivation letter and CV to: [email protected] mentioning the Ref. #1
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Director of Human Resources – Ref. #2
Role purpose
Build and lead human resources function that recruits, develops and retains the workforce required to operate the hospital.
Proposed reporting line: Chief Executive Officer
Key responsibilities
- Prepare the workforce plan and recruitment timetable in line with the stages of hospital opening.
- Structure the organisational chart, job descriptions, levels of responsibility and remuneration policy.
- Organise recruitment and verify professional qualifications and references with the relevant department heads.
- Establish employment contracts, personnel records, attendance management and payroll processes.
- Implement induction, training and performance appraisal programmes.
- Support managers in team management, employee relations and conflict prevention.
- Monitor payroll costs, staff turnover, absenteeism and competency needs.
Candidate profile
A degree in human resources, management or a related field. At least eight years of HR experience is desirable, including three years in a director or senior management role. Hospital experience and knowledge of the Iraqi employment environment are strongly preferred.
Core competencies
Workforce planning, recruitment of specialist professionals, confidentiality, negotiation and support for line managers.
Opening priorities
Fill critical positions, establish reliable personnel administration and organise a shared induction programme for hospital teams.
Send your motivation letter and CV to: [email protected] mentioning the Ref
#2
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Director of Quality and Patient Safety – Ref. #3
Role purpose
Establish a quality and risk management system suited to the hospital’s activities and supporting continuous improvement in practice.
Proposed reporting line: Chief Executive Officer, working across medical, nursing and administrative functions.
Key responsibilities
- Define the quality policy, priority objectives and governance arrangements for monitoring progress.
- Structure document control and support departments in developing procedures.
- Prepare the hospital risk register and coordinate risk prevention plans.
- Implement adverse event reporting and analysis.
- Organise internal audits and monitor corrective actions.
- Build the quality dashboard and collect patient experience feedback.
- Coordinate preparations for the accreditation programmes selected by the hospital.
Candidate profile
A degree in quality management, risk management or public health, or a healthcare qualification supplemented by specialist training. At least seven years of experience is desirable, including substantial experience in hospital quality management. Participation in an accreditation programme is a significant asset.
Core competencies
Risk analysis, a systematic approach, training and facilitation, cross departmental coordination and the ability to engage teams.
Opening priorities
Assess departmental readiness, verify critical procedures and establish a culture of incident reporting and improvement.
Send your motivation letter and CV to: [email protected] mentioning the Ref. #3
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Electromechanical Engineer- Ref. #4
Role purpose
Ensure the availability, safety and continuity of the technical infrastructure essential to hospital operations.
Proposed reporting line: Technical Director or Director of Operations.
Key responsibilities
- Participate in the acceptance of installations and monitor the resolution of outstanding defects.
- Oversee electrical power supply, generators, uninterruptible power supplies, air conditioning, ventilation, water networks and medical gas systems.
- Organise tests of backup systems and establish procedures for responding to failures.
- Implement preventive and corrective maintenance, intervention records and stocks of critical spare parts.
- Supervise technicians and coordinate external service providers.
- Monitor utility consumption, maintenance contracts and the technical budget.
- Coordinate technical interventions with clinical departments to maintain continuity of care.
Candidate profile
An engineering degree in electromechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a related discipline. At least seven years of experience operating complex facilities is desirable, preferably in a hospital. Practical experience with backup systems and technical commissioning is expected.
Core competencies
Fault diagnosis, emergency response, reliability, planning and technical team supervision.
Opening priorities
Test critical installations, validate backup scenarios and ensure that maintenance plans and on call arrangements are operational.
Send your motivation letter and CV to: [email protected] mentioning the Ref. #4
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Biomedical Engineer – Ref
#5 Role purpose Ensure the availability, safe use and performance of medical equipment throughout its life cycle.
Proposed reporting line: Technical Director or Director of Operations, in coordination with clinical users.
Key responsibilities
- Translate clinical needs into technical specifications and contribute to the evaluation of supplier proposals.
- Coordinate equipment delivery, installation, acceptance and testing.
- Create the medical equipment inventory and organise technical documentation.
- Define equipment specific programmes for maintenance, inspection and calibration.
- Organise user training in collaboration with suppliers.
- Manage equipment failures, maintenance contracts, warranties and spare parts.
- Monitor medical device incidents and plan equipment replacement.
Candidate profile
A degree in biomedical engineering or an equivalent qualification. At least five years of experience in a hospital or in the maintenance of complex medical equipment is desirable. Experience in equipping a new hospital is a major asset.
Core competencies
Technical expertise, analysis of clinical needs, project management, negotiation and traceability.
Opening priorities
Confirm that equipment is installed, tested and documented, that users are trained and that maintenance arrangements are in place.
Send your motivation letter and CV to: [email protected] mentioning the Ref. #5
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Laboratory Director – Ref. #6
Role purpose
Organise and supervise a laboratory that delivers reliable results, safe operations and turnaround times suited to clinical needs.
Proposed reporting line: Medical Director
Key responsibilities
- Define the scope of testing performed in house and testing referred to partner laboratories.
- Organise sample collection, transport, receipt and storage processes.
- Oversee analytical methods, result validation and communication of critical values.
- Implement internal quality controls and external quality assessment.
- Participate in analyser selection and implementation of the laboratory information system.
- Recruit, train and supervise laboratory teams.
- Manage reagents, inventories, biosafety and continuity of laboratory services.
Candidate profile
A physician or pharmacist specialising in laboratory medicine, or a recognised professional qualification permitting laboratory leadership under the requirements applicable in Iraq. At least eight years of hospital laboratory experience is desirable, including three years in a management role.
Core competencies
Expertise in laboratory medicine, analytical rigour, management, quality assurance and communication with clinicians.
Opening priorities
Validate methods, equipment and workflows, then verify result reliability and emergency testing arrangements before operations begin.
Send your motivation letter and CV to: [email protected] mentioning the Ref
#6
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Operating Theatre Director – Ref. #7
Role purpose
Lead the organisation of the operating theatre to ensure patient safety, effective team coordination and efficient use of operating rooms.
Proposed reporting line: Director of Operations or Director of Nursing, according to the agreed organisational structure, with functional coordination with surgical and anaesthetic leads.
Key responsibilities
- Define the operating theatre structure, workflows and operating rules.
- Plan surgical schedules with surgeons and anaesthetists, allowing for emergency procedures.
- Determine staffing requirements and manage the operating theatre nursing and allied health teams.
- Coordinate interfaces with sterile services, the recovery area, inpatient units and support services.
- Ensure compliance with the surgical safety checklist, traceability requirements and infection prevention practices.
- Confirm the availability of equipment, instruments, implants and consumables.
- Monitor delays, cancellations, room utilisation and adverse events.
Candidate profile
A healthcare professional with specialist training and substantial operating theatre experience, preferably supplemented by management training. At least eight years of operating theatre experience is desirable, including three years with responsibility for operational management.
Core competencies
Leadership, anticipation, prioritisation, multidisciplinary coordination and management of perioperative risks.
Opening priorities
Validate workflows and resources, organise simulations and prepare for a phased increase in surgical activity.
Send your motivation letter and CV to: [email protected] mentioning the Ref. #7
Deadline: November 30, 2026