?Job Group- R

Terms of Service- Contract- 5 years 

Duties and Responsibilities

     Provide 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;

·      Ensure that the Hospital’s Strategic Plans are timely implemented, 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;

·    Oversee and direct the development and implementation of the Hospital’s strategic initiatives and capacity building in line with goals and aspirations of the County Government’s agenda particularly towards provision of universal healthcare;

·        Initiate, establish, strengthen and oversee inter-institutional collaborations and Strategic partnerships in line with the Hospital’s mandates and strategic objectives;

·       Maintain an organized system of management and controls that ensure smooth function of hospital health system operations, timely accomplishment of clinical, training, research and infrastructural goals;

·        Establish and sustain effective relationship 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;

·     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;

·        Promote a culture of compliance with regulations, statutory requirements, good corporate governance principles and best practices in the Hospital;

·      Promote 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;

·        Steer the hospital towards the achievement of the relevant accreditation including ISO certification and Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA);

·        Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Board from time to time.

Job Qualifications

·         Candidate must be a registered medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;

·         Master’s degree in a health-related field; Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, Leadership and Management or other related area will be an added advantage

·         Distinguished career in a senior management position in either the private or public sector for at least ten (10) years;

·         Holds 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

·         Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability.

NOTE:

1.       Additional information and proper job descriptions on the advertised positions are available on the website at www.homabay.go.ke

2.       Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

3.       Applicants from Homa Bay County are required to indicate their constituency and ward of residence

4.       Shortlisted candidates for all the positions advertised will be required to 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)

HOW TO APPLY 

Applicants should submit their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents either electronically through the County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or physically delivered to the Homa Bay County Public Service Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or through Post Office using the address below. Applicants should clearly indicate the position(s) applied for on top of the envelope addressed to:

The Office of the Chief Executive Officer

Homa Bay County Public Service Board,

P. O. Box 95 – 40300,

HOMA-BAY.

Homa Bay County is an equal opportunity employer and women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Monday 20^th March,2023 at 5:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.