Kenyatta National
Hospital (KNH) was established in 1901 – Its mandate as stated in Legal
Notice No.109 of 1987 is to provide specialized healthcare, facilitate
training and research and participate in National Health Planning and
Policy for the benefit of the nation and the region at large.
KNH has grown from its
humble beginnings since 1901 to become the largest (2,000 Bed capacity)
teaching and referral hospital in the East and Central African region.
The Hospital’s Vision is
“to be a world class referral hospital in the provision of innovative
and specialized healthcare”, and its mission is “to provide accessible
specialized quality healthcare, facilitate
medical training, research, participate in national health planning and policy.
The KNH Board of
Management invites applications from suitably qualified candidates with
strong leadership and transformational qualities to fill the position of
the Chief Executive Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of
Management, the Chief Executive Officer will be the Accounting Officer
and Secretary to the Board, and will among other duties be responsible
for the following:-
- Provision of
visionary leadership and direction to the organization and to ensure
that hospital mandates and policies are implemented fully and
effectively in line with the Strategic Plan.
- Formulation of strategies and business plans, lead teams for high performance and innovation.
- To ensure prudent management of resources for the achievement of the Hospital’s mandate and strategic objectives.
- To ensure that the
Hospital’s Strategic Plans are implemented timely, the Performance
Contract objectives and targets are negotiated, achieved and reported in
time and the Annual Operational Plans and budgets prepared and
submitted in compliance with statutory requirements.
- To oversee and direct
the development and implementation of the Hospital’s strategic
initiatives and capacity building in line with goals and aspirations of
Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the National Health Sector Strategic Plans.
- To provide transformational leadership of KNH to cope with citizens expectations in line with the constitution of Kenya.
- To initiate,
establish, strengthen and oversee inter-institutional collaborations and
Strategic partnerships for the realization of the Hospital’s mandate
and strategic objectives.
- To ensure that the
Hospital’s staff remains motivated to discharge their responsibilities
effectively and efficiently, and in compliance with human resource
management policies and practices.
- To establish and
sustain effective relationships with the Board of Management, the
Government, parent Ministry, and other stakeholders.
- To promote a culture
of compliance with regulations, statutory requirements, good corporate
governance principles and best practices in the Hospital.
- To perform any other
responsibilities as determined and deemed necessary by the Board of
Management, in line with the Hospital’s mandate.
Key Qualities and Competence
- The candidate
aspiring for the post of Chief Executive Officer shall have a
postgraduate degree (Masters or Doctorate) in management discipline or
other related field from a recognized University.
- At least 10 years relevant work experience, 5 of which must be at senior level in a large organization.
- Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
- Be computer proficient.
- Must be an advocate for high quality healthcare standards.
- Strategic Leadership and Health Systems Management (HSM) from a recognized training institution will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
- Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
- Policy development and formulation.
- Quality assurance within a hospital context.
- Analytical and project evaluation.
- People management and empowerment.
- Human resource planning and strategies.
- Communication and presentation skills.
- Conflict management.
- Client orientation and customer care.
- Demonstrated experience in turn around and change management.
Personal attributes
- Willingness to work under changing and difficult circumstances.
- Driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
- Client focused organizational development strategies.
The successful candidate will be engaged on a three (3) year contract renewable subject to acceptable
performance.
Highly attractive Salary package commensurate with the competencies will be offered to the successful candidate.
Method of Application
Suitably qualified
candidates should submit ten (10) copies of applications together with
updated curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates and
current remuneration pay slips.
In addition, candidate
must provide clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher
Education Loans Board, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission and a
certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department.
Provide day time
telephone contacts and names of three (3) referees [one of whom must be
current/last employer who should be in a position to attest to the
positions held by the candidate in the organization and managerial
abilities as well as moral character and integrity].
Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall not be accepted.
Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than Wednesday 31stJuly, 2013
Quoting Ref No: KNH/BOM/CEO/2013 on the envelope.
Chairperson
Board of Management
Kenyatta National Hospital
Administration Block 1st Floor
P.O. Box 20723, 00202,
Nairobi
Email: knhadmin@knh.or.ke
NB: Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
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