Ongoing Recruitment at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Job Description

• The chief executive officer shall be the accounting and authorized officer responsible for the overall leadership, management, strategic direction, and administration of coast general teaching and referral hospital.

Key responsibilities shall include:
Strategic leadership and governance

• Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the hospital in line with national and county health policies.
• Spearhead formulation, implementation, and review of hospital policies, procedures, strategies, standards, and operational guidelines.
• Ensure good corporate governance, integrity, transparency, and accountability in hospital operations.
• Serve as secretary to the hospital management board and represent the hospital in government and stakeholder forums.
• Champion national values and principles of public service.

Health service delivery and clinical excellence

• Coordinate and oversee the provision of specialized referral and clinical services.
• Ensure continuous improvement in quality, patient safety, and healthcare outcomes.
• Promote implementation of service charters and improvement in patient satisfaction.
• Promote adherence to national healthcare quality assurance policies, clinical standards, and internal clinical audits.
• Steer the hospital towards achievement of recognized healthcare quality accreditation standards.

3Strategic planning and policy implementation

• Guide development and implementation of the hospital’s strategic plan aligned with national health priorities and development frameworks.
• Oversee preparation and implementation of annual work plans and departmental work plans.
• Ensure achievement of performance contract targets and institutional performance management systems.

Human resource management and organizational development

• Provide leadership in human resource management, staff development, and performance management.
• Promote staff motivation, professional development, and positive workplace climate.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and human resource management policies.
• Promote affirmative action, inclusivity, and equitable opportunities in staffing.

Financial and resource management

• Serve as accounting officer responsible for prudent utilization and accountability of hospital resources.
• Oversee preparation and implementation of hospital budgets and financial plans.
• Ensure effective financial management in accordance with government financial regulations and procedures.
• Establish internal monitoring, financial control, and audit compliance systems.
• Mobilize financial resources and support sustainability of hospital operations.

Infrastructure and asset management

• Oversee protection, development, and maintenance of hospital infrastructure, medical equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure effective management of institutional assets and resources.

Partnerships, collaboration and resource mobilization

• Establish strategic partnerships with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and stakeholders.
• Promote collaboration for training, research, and service delivery.
• Mobilize resources and technical support to strengthen hospital programs.

Research, innovation and ict integration

• Promote research, innovation, and technology transfer in the delivery of healthcare services.
• Ensure adoption and integration of ict systems to improve hospital management, patient care, and operational efficiency.

Performance management and organizational culture

• Promote a culture of accountability, performance, and ethical conduct.
• Ensure implementation of performance contracts and staff appraisal systems.
• Conduct patient, staff, and workplace satisfaction surveys and implement recommendations.

Occupational health, safety and risk management

• Ensure implementation of occupational health and safety standards and disaster preparedness systems.
• Ensure safety and security of hospital staff, patients, and visitors.

Public relations and corporate image

• Promote and safeguard the corporate image and reputation of the hospital.
• Engage stakeholders and the public in support of hospital programs and services.

Requirements & Qualifications

To qualify for appointment, a candidate must:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: medicine and surgery, nursing, public health, health information management systems, economics, business administration, business management, public administration or its equivalents from a recognized institution.
• Must possess a master’s degree in medical related field or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A registered member of a relevant professional body.
• Have a distinguished career with at least ten (10) years of experience in a senior management position in either the public or private sector.
• Demonstrate proven experience in hospital administration, health systems management, and the implementation of organizational change.
• Exhibit high levels of professional competence, managerial capability, and strategic leadership skills.
• Be proficient in computer applications and modern information management systems.
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of kenya on leadership and integrity.

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Job Description
Strategic human resource leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of the hospital’s human resource strategy aligned with overall institutional goals.
• Provide strategic hr advisory support to the ceo and senior management.
• Participate in formulation of corporate strategies, policies, budgets, and performance targets.
• Translate hr strategies into actionable work plans and monitor implementation.

Workforce planning & talent management

• Lead workforce planning to address staffing gaps, attrition, and succession needs.
• Develop and implement talent management frameworks including recruitment, retention, career progression, and succession planning.
• Oversee recruitment processes to ensure attraction and retention of skilled personnel.
• Establish staff capacity development programs and training plans.

Performance management & organizational development

• Oversee implementation of performance management systems and staff appraisal processes.
• Drive a performance-based culture aligned with service delivery outcomes.
• Lead organizational development initiatives including restructuring, job evaluation, and change management.

Employee relations & industrial relations

• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.
• Lead union negotiations and collective bargaining processes to maintain industrial harmony.
• Promote staff engagement, motivation, and well-being initiatives.

Hr operations & compliance

• Ensure compliance with kenyan labour laws, public service regulations, and hr policies.
• Oversee hr administration including staff records, payroll coordination, and hr reporting.
• Strengthen hr systems and drive digitization of hr processes (hris, performance systems, leave management, etc.).

Risk management & governance

• Conduct risk assessments on hr-related issues and advise management accordingly.
• Strengthen internal controls to mitigate hr risks including absenteeism, misconduct, and staff turnover.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and regulatory standards.

Leadership & stakeholder management

• Lead and manage the human resource team, ensuring optimal performance and accountability.
• Build strong relationships with internal departments, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between management and staff on hr matters.

Financial & administrative responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the hr departmental budget.
• Monitor utilization of hr resources and ensure cost-effective operations.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual hr reports to the ceo and relevant authorities.

Any other duties

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the chief executive officer.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resource management, industrial relations, industrial psychology, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, or social sciences.
• Must be a certified human resource professional (chrp-k).
• Must be a full member of the institute of human resource management (ihrm) with a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 12 years’ relevant hr experience, with at least 7 years at senior management level, preferably in a large public institution or hospital.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic hr leadership, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Strong understanding of kenyan labour laws and public service hr policies.
• Experience in healthcare hr management will be an added advantage.

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Job Description

• Prepare operating theatres and ensure all equipment is sterilized and ready for procedures.
• Assist surgeons and anesthetists during operations by providing instruments and maintaining aseptic technique.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs before, during, and after surgery.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care, including patient education and counselling.
• Maintain accurate records of surgical procedures and patient progress.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control protocols in the theatre environment.
• Handle specimens safely and ensure proper documentation for laboratory analysis.
• Support emergency surgical interventions when required.
• Participate in continuous professional development and contribute to theatre team training.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: kenya registered community health nursing.
• Kenya registered nursing, kenya registered midwifery, kenya registered nursing/midwifery.
• Or kenya registered nursing/mental health and psychiatry from a recognized institution.
• Higher diploma in any of the following disciplines: kenya registered perioperative nursing or kenya registered theatre nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registration certificate issued by the nursing council of kenya.
• Valid practising license from the nursing council of kenya; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Job Description

• Assessing and formulating patient's treatment plan.
• Maintaining records and data relating to patients.
• Collecting data for operational research.
• Sensitizing the community on occupational therapy issues; and preparing periodic reports

Requirements & Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in occupational therapy from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Job Description

• Providing physiotherapy services to inpatients and outpatients at an outpatient unit/ward/health institution.
• Assessing patient needs including rehabilitation.
• Verifying and maintaining information and records relating to patients.
• Screening, assessing, and providing therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy as per the patients/clients' formulated treatment plan.
• Collecting data for operational research
• Sensitizing the community on physiotherapy issues
• Preparing periodic reports.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma in physiotherapy from a recognized institution.
• Certificate of registration from the physiotherapy council of kenya (pck).
• Valid practice license from the physiotherapy council of kenya (pck).
• Certificate in any computer application skills.

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Job Description

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. an officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer and experienced officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Receiving and documenting patients at hospital reception.
• Registering and booking appointment for patients to clinics and consultants.
• Storing and retrieving medical records documents.
• Preparing clinics; updating bed bureau; editing of patient case records; gathering data from different sources; capturing data from service points; maintaining record safety and confidentiality; storing and retrieving medical records.
• Balancing daily bed returns; creating and maintaining master index; updating patient master index; directing patients to relevant clinics; scheduling of patients to the consultants and speciality clinics.
• Assigning codes to diseases ani surgical procedures according to the international classification of diseases and procedures in medicine; and preparing health records and reports.

Requirements & Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Diploma in health records and information technology from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Job Description
An officer at this level will provide environmental health extension services in the area of deployment, where specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Mobilizing, sensitizing and advising communities on matters related to environmental health;
• Referring health cases to relevant health facilities;
• Carrying out immunization;
• Identifying environmental health issues at community level;
• Organizing community health days to advise communities on common public health issues;
• Collecting and maintaining up to date records of services rendered;
• Assessing health needs of the community;
• Implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures;
• And implementing integrated mosquito control strategies.

Requirements & Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in either environmental health science or public health inspection from a recognized institution.
• Registration certificate and valid practising licence
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Job Description

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient's outcomes. providing appropriate healthcare service including integrated management of childhood illnesses (imci), immunization, pmtct, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs. referring patients and clients appropriately.
• Facilitating patients' admission and initiating discharge plans.
• Maintaining records on patients/clients' health condition and care.
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment.
• Collecting and compiling data.

Requirements & Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: kenya registered community health nursing, kenya registered nursing, kenya registered midwifery, kenya registered nursing/midwifery, or kenya registered nursing/mental health and psychiatry from a recognized institution.
• Registration certificate issued by the nursing council of kenya.
• Valid practising license from nursing council of kenya; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Job Description

• Diagnosing, caring and treating diseases.
• Performing medical and surgical procedures.
• Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters.
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment.
• Providing health education.
• Maintaining medical records, health information, and data.
• Counselling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement.
• Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns.
• Preparing requisite documents for registration.

Requirements & Qualifications
To qualify for appointment, a candidate must:

• Bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery (m.b; ch.b.)degree from a recognized by medical practitioners and dentists board.
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution.
• Registration license from the medical practitioners and dentists board
• Valid practicing license.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.