# Chief Operating Officer Job Mater Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

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Company: Mater Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

Category: Administration & Office Support

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-08-24

Expires: 2026-10-08

## 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. 

## Requirements

Apply by email: hrrecruit@materkenya.com

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