Job Purpose
To be responsible for providing oversight and strategic leadership for the organisations health program; this includes strategic planning; overseeing implementation of the Health Program initiatives as well as providing supportive leadership and mentorship to the health staff.
Job Responsibilities
Devise strategies and plans for the healthcare program according to organisation standards for excellent service and growth.
Plan and oversee budgets for the department as well as arrange for sourcing of materials and equipment.
Act as a link between healthcare program and Ministry of Health.
Oversee expansion and growth to other areas/slums that the organisation wants to start health programs.
Oversee and maintain health quality standards across all the organisation’s health facilities.
Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs.
Coordinate and supervise staff providing constructive feedback.
Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary.
Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards.
Oversee quality assurance for clinical care.
Plan and allocate duties, transfers to various sites etc., for staff.
Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine need for improvement across all the health program initiatives.
Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development.
Present and give tours for external visitors and guests.
Compile and present reports to donors as and when required.
Order and manage pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical supplies.
Prepare and analyse all the clinic reports.
Qualifications for the the Health Director Job
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing or any other related field
Master’s Degree in Medicine, Surgery or any other related field is preferable
Qualification in Medicine or any other related field
Experience:
Must have a minimum of 10 years clinical experience and 5 years in management position in the health sector
Experience in health provision in urban slums/informal settlement is an advantage but not mandatory
Current medical license to practice in Kenya
Knowledge and Skills:
Functional Skills
Solid understanding of work plans, budgeting, resourcing and performance evaluation procedures
Excellent knowledge of healthcare standards (e.g. ISO), SOPs, policies and regulations for the clinical field
Excellent communication and people skills
Exceptional organizational and leadership skills
Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (e.g. patient management software)
Interpersonal skills
Ethical Practice
Behavioural Competencies / Attributes
Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts
Ability to manage relationships
Team player
Strategic thinker
Innovative and agile
Emotional intelligence
Honesty and integrity
Persistent and proactive
