Job Title: Hospital Administrator
Responsible for overseeing daily hospital operations,
coordinating departments, monitoring budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance,
and maintaining quality patient services. Requires a degree in Health
Administration, Hospital Management, Business Administration. This is a
full-time, on-site position based in Kitale.
The Catholic Diocese of Kitale invites applications
from suitably qualified, competent, experienced and highly motivated
individuals to fill the position of Hospital Administrator within the Diocese.
The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership in
the management of the hospital, ensuring efficient delivery of quality
healthcare services, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance and
effective human resource management in line with the mission and values of the
Catholic Church.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Academic
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Healthcare
Management, Health Systems Management, Business Administration, Public Health
or any other relevant related field.
Professional
Standing: Must be in good standing with relevant professional and regulatory
bodies.
Age: Must
be Above 35yrs of age.
Work
Experience: At least five (5) years of progressive experience in healthcare
administration, hospital operations or healthcare facility management.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The
successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:
A.
Healthcare Operations and Regulatory Compliance
Sound
knowledge of NHIF/SHIF and Social Health Authority (SHA) operations and
requirements.
Experience
in medical insurance claims processing, billing and reimbursement procedures.
Knowledge
of patient safety standards, healthcare quality assurance and service delivery.
Understanding
of statutory and regulatory requirements governing healthcare facilities,
including Ministry of Health guidelines and Kenya Medical Practitioners and
Dentists Council (KMPDC) requirements.
Financial and Budget Management
Ability
to prepare, manage and monitor institutional budgets.
Competence
in financial planning, cost control and revenue management.
Knowledge
of procurement procedures, inventory management and resource utilisation.
Ability
to promote financial accountability and sustainability of healthcare
operations.
Human Resource Management
Ability
to oversee staff recruitment, deployment and scheduling.
Experience
in staff performance management and appraisal.
Knowledge
of labour relations, workplace discipline and conflict resolution.
Competence
in maintaining proper administrative and human resource records.
PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTES
The ideal
candidate should possess:
Excellent
leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
High
levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
Strong
organisational, analytical and problem- solving abilities.
Ability
to work under pressure and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment
to ethical healthcare delivery and the values and mission of the Catholic
Church.
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
An application letter expressing their interest in the position.
An
updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of
relevant academic and professional certificates.
Evidence
of current IHRM membership in good standing.
Copies of
National Identity Card and other relevant supporting documents.
Contact
details of at least three professional referees.
Applications should be addressed and delivered in a
sealed envelope marked: “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF HUMAN RESOURCE
OFFICER”
To:
The Diocesan Secretary Catholic Diocese of Kitale
Diocesan Secretariat Offices Immaculate Cathedral Kitale.
