Baraka Health Net is searching for a Chief Administration Officer to provide executive-level leadership for Baraka HealthNet’s financial, operations, and administrative functions. Key responsibilities include overseeing support departmentoperations (HR, Finance, Admin, and IT), managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance including procurement, implementing policies and procedures, and collaborating with the senior Managers. The role requires strong leadership, management, financial planning, and communication skills.
Location:
Nairobi, KE Terms: Full Time
Salary
Budget: 200K + Benefits.
Duration:
1 Year Renewable Contract
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Organizational Leadership
- Collaborating with the CEO to develop and
implement strategic plans that align with Baraka Healthnet goals.
- Managing and supervising the day-to-day
operations of various support departments ensuring efficiency and
effectiveness.
- Implementing organizational policies and
procedures and ensuring compliance with government regulations, industry
laws and donor regulations.
- Supervisory role to all finance, HR, IT &
Administrative functions of the organization.
- Compiling and presenting performance reports,
budget reviews, and other updates to the management team and donors.
- Building and nurturing relationships with
external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and business partners.
- Ensuring that assets are always in safe custody
and in good working condition by organizing timely repairs and
maintenance.
- Ensure appropriate documentation system/filing
is in place.
- Ensure necessary administrative processes for
voluntary doctors are in place including registration with Medical Board
Kenya.
Financial Management and Control
- Overseeing budget planning, monitoring
expenditures, procurement procedures and managing financial resources to
support the organization’s objectives.
- Ensure adherence to GAAP, tax regulations, and
other legal requirements; identify and mitigate financial risks.
- Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure
sufficient funds for operations, including bank reconciliations.
- Coordinating and supporting internal and
external audits, ensuring timely implementation of recommendations.
- Oversee daily operations such as accounts
payable and receivable, payroll processing, and general ledger management.
- Identifying opportunities to streamline
financial processes and implement improvements using technology and best
practices.
- Budgeting, compliance, and financial reporting
to donors.
- Strengthening risk management, fraud prevention,
and internal control systems.
- Ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly,
and annual financial statements for management and board.
Human Resource Management and Organizational Culture
- Leading HR strategies focused on talent
acquisition, training, and retention to improve overall organizational
performance.
- Support current and future business needs
through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human
capital.
- Develop and monitor overall HR strategies,
systems, tactics and procedures across the organization including
disciplinary matters.
- Nurture a positive working environment.
- Oversee and manage a performance appraisal
system that drives high performance.
- Assess training needs to apply and monitor
training programs.
- Ensure legal compliance throughout human
resource management.
Compliance, Governance and Stakeholder Relations
- Ensuring compliance with government regulations,
industry laws and donor regulations (
- Compiling reports and updates for donors and
stakeholders
- Maintaining strong internal controls, fraud
prevention, and risk management measures.
- Coordinating with external stakeholders and
ensuring transparent communication with partners, donors, and regulators.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Finance /Accounting/ Human
Resource or other business related studies.
- CPA (K) or CPS (K) with active membership in
ICPAK or IHRM
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant sector work experience
- Strong analytical, communication and
problem-solving skills
- Strong Adherence to Integrity and
confidentiality
- Able to travel up to project locations, meetings
and events.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the minimum requirements should send their CV with names of
3 referees to talentsearch@tmconsulting.co.ke by
7th October 2025. The subject line for your application should read: CAO
Only
those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
