Health Administrative Officer Job in Kenya - IRC

Job Purpose/Objective

  • An officer at this level will be deployed in a busy Level 3B Hospital and will be responsible for managing all administrative services. They will oversee and coordinate administrative functions to ensure efficient, compliant, and patient-centered service delivery in the facility, supporting clinical operations and strengthening overall performance in line with Ministry of Health standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily administrative operations of the hospital
  • Develop and implement hospital policies and procedures in line with Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines

  • Manage hospital budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation
  • Supervise administrative staff and coordinate HR functions including recruitment, training, and performance management
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations, public service policies, and healthcare standards; 
  • Coordinate procurement and supply chain management of medical and non-medical supplies;
  • Prepare and present administrative and financial reports to hospital management and county health authorities; 
  • Strengthen partnerships with stakeholders including county government, NGOs, and community representatives
  • Oversee maintenance of hospital facilities and assets
  • Promote quality improvement and patient-centered service delivery
  • Health Fleet Management 
  • Maintain Health assets and liabilities 
  • Ensure safety and security of employees and patients within the hospital premises in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health guidelines
  • Coordinate the preparation of the hospital annual operating plan and budget
  • Ensure reliable provision and efficient utilization of electricity, water, gas and communication supplies to the hospital.
  • Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports to the Medical Officer in Charge.

Key Result Areas:

  • Infrastructure development and maintenance
  • Human resource management and development
  • Performance management
  • Financial management and sustainability
  • Occupational Safety and Security
  • Satisfaction surveys
  • Quality assurance
  • Procurement Security for staff and patients
  • Provision of utilities
  • Hospital fleet management
  • Facilities and assets management
  • Records and Information management

Qualifications

  • Higher National Diploma as well as relevant professional qualification.
  • Desired, 5 years relevant working experience
  • Higher level technical expertise that requires moderate to long range planning, analysis, problem solving and reporting

Essential Skills and Core Competencies

  • Healthcare Systems Knowledge: Understanding hospital operations, clinical workflows, and regulatory compliance. Financial Management: Budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation.
  • Human Resource Management: Staffing, performance management, and labor laws.
  • Quality and Risk Management: Patient safety, accreditation standards (ISO, JCI).
  • Leadership and Communication: Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders.
  • Data Analysis and IT Skills: Familiarity with health information systems and data-driven decision-making.

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