# Chief Operating Officer at Mater Misericordiae Hospital

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Company: Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Category: Administration & Office Support

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-08-24

Expires: 2026-09-15

## Job Description

Chief Operating Officer at Mater Misericordiae Hospital

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Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

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The Mater Hospital was opened in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order of Nuns originating from Ireland, three years after registering themselves as the Registered Trustees of an entity under the Perpetual Succession Act (the succeeding legislation after independence). The "Sisters of Mercy" first set up a 60 bed general hospital to cat...

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Chief Operating Officer

Job Type Full Time

Qualification MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate

Experience 10 years

Location Nairobi

Job Field Strategic and Top Management

The Mater Misericordiae Hospital seeks a seasoned Chief Operating Officer (COO) reporting to the CEO. The COO will oversee all day-to-day operations and support functions, driving operational excellence, patient safety, quality, and financial sustainability.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the CEO in operational strategy, business planning and budgeting

Provide executive oversight of hospital operations, facilities, biomedical engineering and support services .

Partner with Medical, Nursing, Finance and Risk to enhance patient experience, clinical governance and business continuity

Lead quality assurance, accreditation, compliance and SafeCare standards

Drive transformation, digital health, and continuous improvement (Lean, automation)

Monitor KPIs for operations, quality, finance and patient safety

Build a high-performance culture through leadership development and performance management .

Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the

CEO REQUIREMENTS

A Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Services Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field;

Professional Qualification in Hospital Management, Healthcare Operations, Quality Management, Project Management, or Healthcare Leadership will be an added advantage.

Minimum 10 years progressive leadership in healthcare operations, with at least 5 years at senior executive level in a high-volume hospital

Proven track record in operations, accreditation, financial management and leading multidisciplinary teams .

Registration with relevant professional bodies where applicable

PERSONAL TRAITS

Unwavering Integrity

Mission alignment

Organizational and analytical skills

Compassionate Leadership

Agility

Commitment to social Impact

Strong communication skills

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## Requirements

Apply by email: hrrecruit@materkenya.com

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