CEO Homa Bay Referral Hospital at Homa-Bay County Public Service Board Full Time

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership and direction to the organization to ensure hospital mandates and policies are implemented fully and effectively in line with the strategic plan.
• Ensure timely implementation of the Hospital’s Strategic Plans, achievement and reporting of Performance Contract objectives and targets, and preparation and submission of Annual Operational Plans and budgets in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Direct the development and implementation of the Hospital’s strategic initiatives and capacity building in line with the County Government’s agenda for universal healthcare provision.
• Establish and oversee inter-institutional collaborations and strategic partnerships in line with the Hospital’s mandates and objectives.
• Maintain a system of management and controls that ensure smooth functioning of hospital health system operations, timely accomplishment of clinical, training, research, and infrastructural goals.
• Foster effective relationships with the Board of Directors, the County Government, parent Department, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure prudent management of resources for the achievement of the Hospital’s mandates and strategic objectives.
• Motivate the Hospital’s staff to discharge their responsibilities effectively and efficiently and in compliance with human resource management policies and practices.
• Promote compliance with regulations, statutory requirements, good corporate governance principles, and best practices in the Hospital.
• Foster strong community relations and create collaborative partnerships that advance the interests of the Hospital and contribute to the health and well-being of the communities served.
• Appraise and recommend to the Board of Directors on strategic matters that influence and impact the Hospital’s health system performance.
• Promote a vibrant research and training culture and sustain the strict and effective referral policy for specialized care as per the Hospital’s mandates.
• Achieve relevant accreditation, including ISO certification and Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be a registered medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Has a Master’s degree in a health-related field, with an added advantage of a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, Leadership and Management, or other related areas.
• Has a distinguished career in a senior management position in either the private or public sector for at least ten (10) years.
• Has at least ten (10) years’ post-qualification professional experience.
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Proficient in computer applications.
• Has Strategic Leadership Management or Corporate Governance training from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrates professional competence and administrative capability.

Additional Information:

• Proper job descriptions and further information are available on the website at www.homabay.go.ke.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Applicants from Homa Bay County must indicate their constituency and ward of residence.
• Shortlisted candidates for all advertised positions must provide copies of relevant documents from the under-listed authorities:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority.
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
  • Higher Education Loans Board.
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).