Hospital Admin Officer at Kitui County

Salary Scale: Ksh.109, 089 x 5,454 – 114,543 x 5,727 – 120,270 x 5,902– 126,270 x 6,077– 132,249 x 6,252 – 138,501 x 6,427 – 144,928 p.m.

Terms of service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Hospital Admin Officer Job

• Reporting to the Chief Officer, the holder will be the head of Kitui County
• Referral Hospital and will be responsible for:
• Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and performance standards for medical, nursing, technical and administrative staff;
• Directing, supervising and evaluating the work and activities of medical,nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance and other personnel;
• Monitoring the use of diagnostic services, in-patient bed occupancy,facility and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment and services;
• Undertake manpower planning and coordination of staff development;
• Institute an effective grievance handling system both for employees and patients/clients;
• Ensuring compliance of the Hospital with legal and regulatory requirements;
• Ensure prudent management of financial resources in accordance tothe Financial Management Act, 2012;
• Be the secretary to the Hospital Management Committee and ensure safe custody of the committee deliberations;
• Take full responsibility for the management control, reporting and processing of all administration Key Priority Areas (KPAs);
• Ensure health and work safety measures are in place to assure a safe working environment;
• Any other duty as may be assigned by competent authority.

Requirements for the Hospital Admin Officer Job

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Bachelors degree in Management, Leadership or Strategic Management from a recognized institution;
• Relevant working experience of not less than Ten (10) years in a senior management position;
• Be a strategic thinker and result-oriented;
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines;
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.