Health Administrative Officer

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.