Hospital Administrator at Port Florence Community Hospital

Job description

• Provide support and guidance to the management team in order to achieve the objectives of the hospital
• Provide transformative leadership development and implementation of appropriate strategies for the hospital including financial oversight.
• Initiate marketing and communication strategies that target the community and corporate entities.
• Manage cash flow, oversee accounts payable, administer payroll, reviewing and approving departmental budgets, and supervising audits.
• Participate in the recruitment process by hiring rightful staff and providing training and advancement opportunities to the recruits.
• Periodically ensure review of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with best practice and statutory requirements.
• Give guidance to the management team in strategic planning in their departments/sections to enhance the achievement of the departmental objectives/key results areas.
• Proactively explore and coordinate strategic partnerships
• Maintain and ensure safe custody of the hospital’s seal and assets
• Advocacy and representation of the hospital to the ministries of public health and medical services; professional bodies and international agencies
• Proactively lead in periodical reviews of all policies and standard operating procedures of the hospital
• Communicate and brief board members on and regular basis in compliance with best practices and statutory requirements.
• Lead the hospital in reforms aimed at transforming the hospital into self-sustenance and growth.
• Carry out performance evaluations on a biannual or annual basis in order to ensure achievement of set objectives and standards
• Corporate image enhancement, communication, and networking, internally, nationally, and internationally.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration/Management or any other relevant field.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a senior management position
• Previous working experience as Hospital administrator is an added advantage.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated; willingness to take risks, high level of integrity, diplomacy and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills coupled with prudent decision making ability.