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Health Administrative Officer

International Rescue Committee

full time Nairobi Posted 23 hours ago

Required Qualifications and Experience:**

  • 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.

  • 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.