Job Description
GRADE: 15, ADVERT REF
AC/12/277/23
Salary and benefits
Basic Salary: Kshs 209,694-283,087
House Allowances: Kshs 73,715
All other allowances and benefits will be as provided in the terms of service applicable to respective job grades or
as determined by Council from time to time.
For Appointment to this grade, the applicant must have:
Academic and professional:
a) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
b) Master of Business Administration or Master of Health Administration degree
c) A registered consultant with admission rights in the main Private hospital in Kenya
d) Registered with the Kenya Medical & Dentists Practitioners Board
Experience and skills
a) 12 years’ experience, of which 3 years should be at the level of Deputy Director, University Health Services
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
a) Provide clinical leadership in patient care and governance of the University Health Services department and
provide technical, administrative and operational support to all health services & programs implementation
under the University Health Services Medical Scheme
b) Oversight current Health Information Management System
c) Develop and manage both quality and safety initiatives, including risk management to enhance provision of
quality health services
d) Responsible for the overall care and clinical practice carried out at the University Health Services facilities
e) Develop and implement new health programs and policies that enhance health services
f) Coordinate accreditation of all University health facilities with sector regulators and ensure compliance with
all regulatory, legal, professional bodies and governmental policies, including insurance reimbursement
requirements (NHIF).
g) Implement tele-medicine and enhanced home care systems.
h) Develop and adopt cost effective strategies for provision of health services.
i) Advice management on appropriate infrastructure improvements
j) Develop collaborations and linkages with other health proving instittions
k) Oversee recruitment and retention of the most suitable health personnel.
l) Plan and monitor health budget and other fiscal responsibilities
m) Prepare management reports on critical / emerging issues, gaps and potential problems for timely action
n) Develop annual departmental procurement and workplans
o) Oversee annual departmental Staff Performance Appraisal and Performance Contract (PC) management
p) Oversee the Quality Assurance (QMS, Other health protocol standards) to ensure the appropriateness and
quality of medical care
q) Ensure high-quality patient care at all times and maintain accurate records
r) Advisory to the University management on health issues
s) Networking and partnership building to collaborate with partners/ colleagues
t) Apply innovative approaches to promote good clinical practices to support health care delivery and sustainable
programs results
u) Any other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.