Deputy Chief Administrative Officer at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer will be responsible for provision of quality administrative services in the Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Formulating and reviewing administrative policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Monitoring income and expenditure trends.
• Coordinating and maintaining building and equipment.
• Managing the inventory of assets.
• Ensuring timely payment of bills for common services.
• Managing contracts for maintenance services by outside vendors and ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Preparing Annual Operational Plans and budgets for presentation to the Board.
• Ensuring timely procurement of the departmental requirements.
• Approving procurement of appropriate office furniture.
• Approving payments of all bills for common services.
• Preparing annual operational plans and budgets for presentation to the board.
• Coordinating interdepartmental activities.
• Monitoring and evaluating projects.
• Managing quality standards and procedures.
• Ensuring performance management and capacity building.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Health Management, Hospital Administration, Health Planning, Public Health, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Government, Anthropology, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce, Health Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Served for a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership/Management Course.
• Registered with a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.