Vacancy: Hospital
Administrator
Background: Jacaranda
Health aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. Our
ambition is to become the largest chain of maternity clinics in the region, and
a leader in innovation in maternal health services.
This position presents an Opportunity to work with our
world-class group of clinical advisors together with exposure to all elements
of building an innovative maternal health organization.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership
at our Inpatient / Outpatient Maternity facility to achieve departmental and
institutional objectives within a rapidly changing environment.
He/She will apply advanced knowledge of Healthcare
Administration and management to run the primary roles and responsibilities
below;
The Hospital Administrator will:
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Directly supervise/manage and coordinate various business and
operations functions at the maternity hospital.
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Interact, coordinate, support and engage with organizational
health care professionals and support team at the facility level
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Prepare monthly staff schedules (duty rota) to ensure
organizational staff and patient safety needs.
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Be actively involved in the staff recruitment and provide daily
supervision and management of staff performance.
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Lead the facilities procurement, supply monitoring and inventory
management systems.
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Initiate and maintain key stakeholder relations
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Ensure accountability and adherence to Jacaranda’s mission,
vision,, core values and code of conduct..
Requirements
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Relevant Bachelors degree in Hospital
Administration/Administration/Management from a recognized University. (B.Sc
degree in Nursing with valid Kenyan practicing licence is an added advantage)
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Knowledge of health service administration, public health or long-term
care administration
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Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience with a
two year preference in a progressive Clinical
leadership/Administrative/management role in a busy health care institution.
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Clear understanding of hospital economics, labor relations,
human resources with proven management/leadership skills. Strong verbal and
written communications skills.
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Proficiency in the use of computers and technology.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Disciplined, self motivated and able to function competently and
productively with minimum or no supervision
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Ability to multi task and function as a member of a
multidisciplinary team
To Apply
Interested candidates may apply by:
Completing the online form available by clicking here:
Hospital Administrator Application Form - November 2013 or by pasting this link
into your web browser:http://goo.gl/9Mk2vh
Submitting the current resume’ and cover letter to
jobs@jacarandahealth.org.
Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as
submitted their CVs will be considered.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we
will not be able to confirm all submissions.
Preference will be given to applications submitted by November
20, 2013.
Please visit our website at www.jacarandahealth.org for more details.