Manager, Health Administrative Services at Kenyatta National Hospital

KNH has turned 115 years and it had its Centenary Celebration in 2001. The Hospital was built to fulfill the role of being a National Referral and Teaching Hospital, as well as to provide medical research environment. Established in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40, KNH became a State Corporation in 1987 with a Board of Management and is at the apex of the ...

 

Manager, Health Administrative Services

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

REF. NUMBER, KNH/EX/M/HE/10/27 (1 POST)
Job purpose

  • An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Director, Corporate Services in provision of health administrative services in the Hospital.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee implementation of administrative policies, procedures and guidelines;
  • Monitor departmental income and expenditure;
  • Coordinate and maintaining building equipment;
  • Manage the inventory of assets;
  • Manage contracts for maintenance services by outside vendors and ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs);
  • Prepare Annual Operational Plans and budgets for presentation to the management;
  • Ensure quality standards and procedures are followed;
  • Implement performance management initiatives in the department;
  • Ensure safe custody and efficient use of hospital resources; Identify training and development gaps and implement interventions;
  • Provide administrative support to all departments within the Hospital;
  • Promote the Hospital Occupational Health and Safety initiatives;
  • Providing secretariat services to Hospital Committees;
  • Negotiating and setting performance targets for the staff reporting directly;
  • Ensuring security & safety of patients and staff;
  • Participating in policy formulations and implementation;
  • Ensuring timely payment of bills for common services;
  • Coordinating common services in the Hospital;
  • Projection of departmental training needs;
  • Ensuring timely procurement of the departmental requirements; and
  • Making requisitions for appropriate office furniture and equipment.

Qualification & Experience

  • Master’s degree in either; Health Management, Hospital Administration, Hospital Planning, Public Health, Health Economics and Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Government, Anthropology, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce, Health Economics, Health Management, Hospital Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Leadership/Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
  • Membership with relevant Professional Body;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Working experience of minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work with at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory position

Method of Application

Interested applicants who meet the requirements are requested to download and fill the application form available on KNH Website www.knh.or.ke. The application form together with a detailed C.V listing the qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials, and certificates to be submitted at Kenyatta National Hospital’s Central Registry situated in the Hospitals Administration block on or before 3rd December 2024 or posted to the address below:-

 The Chief Executive Officer

Kenyatta National Hospital

P.O Box 20723-00202

NAIROBI

“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.

NB: 

  • Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through telephone number 0780 433080
  • Successful candidate will be required to submit the document listed below to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,2010: – 
    • A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
    • EACC Clearance
    • Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
    • HELB Compliance
    • KRA Tax Compliance 

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