Medical Superintendent

International Rescue CommitteeNairobiroam-kepublished 08/23/2026
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Qualifications and Experience

MB ChB ,MD, BDS OR equivalent.

Post Graduate diploma or Certificate in Management or a relevant Postgraduate Degree such as, MPH, MSc (Health policy and management), MA (hospital management) MSc (Health services planning and management), MBA

Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Health management

At least 3 years of working experience in a busy hospital

Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Health management for 2 years

Experience of driving and implementing organizational change, in particular using new and innovative practices and technologies to improve service delivery.

Registered and certified by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Required Experience

At least 3 years of working experience in a busy hospital

Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Health management for 2 years

Experience of driving and implementing organizational change, in particular using new and innovative practices and technologies to improve service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor the provision of health services

Ensure good governance in the hospital

Oversee the planning and development of new specialized units and maintenance of facilities

Use of Information, Communication and Technology to enhance service delivery

Participate in development of Annual Work Plan and implementation

Provide guidance in the development of departmental and individual staff work plans based on the hospital strategic plan

Promote adherence to national health management quality assurance policy and guidelines

Lead the team in procurement of various hospital medical and surgical items in liaison with the Pharmacist and the Hospital Matron

Ensure proper functioning of special clinics in the hospital on weekly basis i.e. SOPC, GOPC, HRC, MOPC and POPC.

Coordinate in liaison with the Health Manager consultancy visits for the health program in the camp

Ensure effective human resource management and development in the hospital

Performance management of direct reports

Ensure effective supervision of FIF revenue collection in the hospital

Ensure safety and security within the hospital.

Carry out all elective surgical and gynecological cases twice a week in theatre.

Attend to all medical legal issues, fill P3 forms and attend court sessions.