Chief Operating Officer Job Mater Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
Mater Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
Job description
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.
Duties & Responsiblities
- 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
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
How to Apply
Interested candidates must provide the following documentation: A detailed resume. A motivation letter explaining why they are interested in the position. Names and contact information for three referees, and relevant academic documents. All application documents MUST be submitted to hrrecruit@materkenya.com by 15th September 2026, with the position of interest indicated in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.