Industry: Management & Executive Leadership Sector
Education Level: Master's Degree
Job Schedule: Full-time
Employer: Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Salary: Open to Negotiation
Location: Nairobi
Positions: 1
Chief Operating Officer at Mater Misericordiae Hospital oversees daily operational, administrative, and clinical support services to optimize hospital performance and patient care. Requires Master’s in Healthcare Administration/MBA and 10+ years’ senior healthcare management experience. Full-time.
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
- 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.
Deadline: 15/09/2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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