Careers at Nairobi West Hospital Ltd

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate theatre operations, surgical scheduling, emergency procedures and theatre utilisation
• Ensure compliance with surgical safety protocols, infection prevention and control standards, clinical guidelines and hospital policies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary surgical teams and oversee theatre staffing, equipment, supplies and inventory.
• Monitor theatre performance, patient safety, surgical outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Lead clinical audits, risk management and quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare performance reports and advise Hospital Management on operational improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• MBChB or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Recognized postgraduate specialist qualification in anesthesia.
• Recognition as a Medical Consultant, with valid registration and a current practising license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• At least five (5) years of post-specialization clinical experience, including substantial experience in theatre operations and surgical services management.
• Demonstrated leadership, multidisciplinary team coordination, clinical governance and patient safety experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, decision-making and resource management skills. Healthcare accreditation and quality improvement experience will be an added advantage.

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Key Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical service delivery, medical staff supervision and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strengthen clinical governance, patient safety, infection prevention and quality improvement.
• Monitor clinical performance, patient outcomes, incidents and compliance with hospital policies.
• Lead clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, risk management and corrective actions.
• Promote efficient patient flow, appropriate resource utilization and accurate clinical documentation.
• Prepare clinical performance reports and advise management on service development and operational improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• MBChB or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Valid registration and current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• At least seven (7) years of post-internship clinical experience, including three (3) years in clinical leadership, medical supervision or healthcare management.
• Demonstrated competence in clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, professional ethics and clinical risk management.
• A postgraduate qualification in healthcare management, public health, clinical governance or a relevant specialty will be an added advantage.
• Experience in hospital accreditation, clinical audits and strategic service development is desirable.