Job Purpose/Objective
To oversee the general administration and management of the hospital's daily operations, including planning, human resource management, financial oversight, and ensuring high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and monitor the provision of health services
Ensure good governance in the hospital
Oversee the planning and development of new specialized units and maintenance of facilities
Use of Information, Communication and Technology to enhance service delivery
Participate in development of Annual Work Plan and implementation
Provide guidance in the development of departmental and individual staff work plans based on the hospital strategic plan
Promote adherence to national health management quality assurance policy and guidelines
Lead the team in procurement of various hospital medical and surgical items in liaison with the Pharmacist and the Hospital Matron
Ensure proper functioning of special clinics in the hospital on weekly basis i.e. SOPC, GOPC, HRC, MOPC and POPC.
Coordinate in liaison with the Health Manager consultancy visits for the health program in the camp
Ensure effective human resource management and development in the hospital
Performance management of direct reports
Ensure effective supervision of FIF revenue collection in the hospital
Ensure safety and security within the hospital.
Carry out all elective surgical and gynecological cases twice a week in theatre.
Attend to all medical legal issues, fill P3 forms and attend court sessions.
Key Result Areas
Provision of all key services in the hospital
Leadership and governance
Infrastructure development and maintenance
Strategic planning and annual work plans
Quality assurance
Human resource management and development
Performance management
Financial management and sustainability
Occupational safety and Security
Qualifications and Experience
MB ChB ,MD, BDS OR equivalent
Post Graduate diploma or Certificate in Management or a relevant Postgraduate Degree such as, MPH, MSc (Health policy and management), MA (hospital management) MSc (Health services planning and management), MBA
Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Health management
At least 3 years of working experience in a busy hospital
Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Health management for 2 years
Experience of driving and implementing organizational change, in particular using new and innovative practices and technologies to improve service delivery.
Registered and certified by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Required Experience
At least 3 years of working experience in a busy hospital
Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Health management for 2 years
Experience of driving and implementing organizational change, in particular using new and innovative practices and technologies to improve service delivery.
Required Licenses and certificate
Registered and certified by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Essential Skills and competencies
Strategic planning and implementation
Ability to work, lead and manage a multidisciplinary team
Ability to create partnership
Integrity
Authority and decision- making
Oversees service delivery, acquisition and efficient utilization of resources
Represents hospital in various forums
Acts as the Secretary to the Hospital Management Board
Authorizes hospital annual work plans and targets plan