Health Director at Armada Human Capital

Job Purpose

To be responsible for providing oversight and strategic leadership for the organisations health program; this includes strategic planning; overseeing implementation of the Health Program initiatives as well as providing supportive leadership and mentorship to the health staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Devise strategies and plans for the healthcare program according to organisation standards for excellent service and growth.
• Plan and oversee budgets for the department as well as arrange for sourcing of materials and equipment.
• Act as a link between healthcare program and Ministry of Health.
• Oversee expansion and growth to other areas/slums that the organisation wants to start health programs.
• Oversee and maintain health quality standards across all the organisation’s health facilities.
• Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs.
• Coordinate and supervise staff providing constructive feedback.
• Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary.
• Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards.
• Oversee quality assurance for clinical care.
• Plan and allocate duties, transfers to various sites etc., for staff.
• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine need for improvement across all the health program initiatives.
• Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development.
• Present and give tours for external visitors and guests.
• Compile and present reports to donors as and when required.
• Order and manage pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical supplies.
• Prepare and analyse all the clinic reports.

Qualifications for the the Health Director Job

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing or any other related field
• Master’s Degree in Medicine, Surgery or any other related field is preferable
• Qualification in Medicine or any other related field

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 10 years clinical experience and 5 years in management position in the health sector
• Experience in health provision in urban slums/informal settlement is an advantage but not mandatory
• Current medical license to practice in Kenya

Knowledge and Skills:

Functional Skills

• Solid understanding of work plans, budgeting, resourcing and performance evaluation procedures
• Excellent knowledge of healthcare standards (e.g. ISO), SOPs, policies and regulations for the clinical field
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills
• Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (e.g. patient management software)
• Interpersonal skills
• Ethical Practice

Behavioural Competencies / Attributes

• Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts
• Ability to manage relationships
• Team player
• Strategic thinker
• Innovative and agile
• Emotional intelligence
• Honesty and integrity
• Persistent and proactive