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We are looking for a Volunteer Hospital Administrator to support the team already working at Port Florence Community Hospital in Kisumu-Kenya.
Port Florence Community Hospital was established in 2003 by volunteer student doctors and nurses to respond to the healthcare needs of the communities in and around Kisumu.
Its mission is to improve the quality of life through providing health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk and those living in underserved communities of Kisumu.
Port Florence Community Hospital is the largest community hospital in Nyanza (50 beds), it offers paediatrics, general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics& gynaecology and internal medicine. It also serves as a major referral centre in Nyanza, with approximately 250 patients admitted, 250 OPD consultations and 100 surgical procedures monthly.
Brief Job description
Your primary responsibilities will involve managing the hospital i.e. setting standards and quality assurance of patient care, maintaining and improving inter unit collaboration, establishing effective hospital infection control practices, monitoring research and training activities.
You will need to have: an established record as a hospital administrator in a large hospital/health care facility (and/or a masters degree in Hospital/Health service management), strong personnel, communication and financial management skills, an understanding of quality standards and controls, mentoring and staff development, be a team player with the ability to work and interact within a multicultural environment
This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills and expertise to work with a positive and vibrant team and to be involved in an exciting programme that has tangible results. This role is full-time, with possibilities of emergencies from time to time.
Further Details
To apply please visit our website www.worphan.com, go to the 'medical volunteers needed section', click on your chosen role to access the job description and application form. Once completed, email your application to yvonne@worphan.com
Closing date: 30 May 2011
Please read the volunteer participation agreement before you apply.
http://www.worphan.com/index.php/volunteer-participation-agreement
