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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
