Careers at AGC Tenwek Hospital
AGC Tenwek Hospital, a Christian community dedicated to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God, is seeking a transformative leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Careers at AGC Tenwek Hospital
AGC Tenwek Hospital is hiring:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Peri-Operative in charge Nurse
- Adult/Pediatric Cardiologist
- Security supervisor
Chief Executive Officer
Careers at AGC Tenwek Hospital
Reporting to the Board of Governors, the CEO will be required to:
- Lead AGC Tenwek Hospital in alignment with its vision and mission, delivering compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service.
- Oversee all aspects of the Hospital’s operations, ensuring efficient and effective implementation of programs and activities. Empower and delegate responsibilities to capable leaders, advancing their professional growth and amplifying their contributions. Maintain operational excellence by adhering to standards established by the Board, government, and professional bodies.
- Cultivate a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion, motivating and guiding a diverse team to achieve the Hospital’s goals. Oversee all human resource-related matters, ensuring a safe, secure, and supportive working environment that promotes well-being and reflects Christian community.
- Take overall responsibility for delivering high-quality healthcare in a cost-effective manner. Prioritize patient safety and satisfaction through appropriate measures and maintain the Hospital’s longstanding commitment to compassionately caring for the materially poor.
- Support the integration of spiritual ministry into all aspects of hospital operations. Ensure that chaplaincy services and spiritual care initiatives are actively promoted and effectively delivered, aligning with the Hospital’s mission to provide holistic care that nurtures both the physical and spiritual well-being of patients and staff.
- Ensure the development and delivery of training programs that equip healthcare professionals with the technical, ethical, and spiritual skills necessary to provide compassionate care and leadership in alignment with the Hospital’s mission. Promote continuous professional development and mentorship to foster a culture of service and excellence.
- Foster open, transparent, and positive communication both internally and externally. Ensure clear and effective information flow throughout the organization and with external partners.
- Guide the strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with the Hospital’s mission and long-term goals. Implement Board-approved strategic plans with precision, accountability, and a focus on achieving measurable outcomes. Lead the integration of advanced technology into hospital operations, ensuring that systems are resilient, efficient, and aligned with the hospital’s strategic goals for digital transformation and enhanced patient care.
- Ensure the Hospital operates in a fiscally responsible manner, adhering to accepted accounting standards, policies, and procedures. Manage financial resources in alignment with the Board-approved budget and prioritize cost-effective, quality-driven procurement processes. Develop and implement strategies to diversify revenue streams, secure long-term funding, and maintain financial sustainability in alignment with the hospital’s strategic financial goals. Protect the Hospital’s assets and records in accordance with policies.
- Ensure strict adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements, professional standards, and Board-established policies. Guarantee that insurance coverage is in place to protect assets, indemnify liabilities, and provide for effective risk management.
- Effectively manage AGC Tenwek Hospital’s national and international partnerships, ensuring strong collaborative relationships. Develop and nurture close working relationships with key stakeholders, including the Africa Gospel Church, World Gospel Mission, Samaritan’s Purse, the community, and government entities, to advance the Hospital’s mission.
- Establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with the Board, respecting and supporting its roles and responsibilities. Ensure the Board is well-informed through the provision of financial information and monitoring reports. Provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Board policies, maintaining an up-to-date policy register.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven Track Record of Strong Christian Faith and Character: Demonstrated commitment to Christian values, integrity, and ethical leadership in both personal and professional life.
- Master’s Degree in relevant fields: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Management, Health Administration, Public Health (MPH), Medicine, or a relevant field, with a focus on leadership and management within the healthcare sector.
- Undergraduate Degree with relevant experience: Bachelor’s degree in Medical/Clinical Studies, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field from a recognized university. A Medical Degree (MBChB or equivalent) is an added advantage.
- Extensive Senior Management Experience: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior management roles within the healthcare sector, preferably in hospitals and large healthcare organizations. Certification in Healthcare Leadership/Management is an added advantage.
- Direct experience in the management or administration of teaching hospitals, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in academic healthcare settings.
- Proven expertise in financial management, including budgeting, financial planning, fundraising, and donor relations.
- Demonstrated success in securing funding from diverse sources, including government, NGOs, and private donors.
- Have an in-depth understanding of patient care, clinical workflows, and the operational needs of a healthcare facility.
Core Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse teams effectively, driving organizational success and fostering a positive work environment.
- Strong commitment to aligning leadership with the Hospital’s mission of compassionate care, ensuring strategic decisions reflect its values and prioritize service to the underserved.
- Expertise in developing and executing strategic plans that align with organizational goals, ensuring sustainable growth and mission fulfillment.
- Commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct, ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness in all operations.
- International exposure with the ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships, enhancing global reach and reputation.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, with a proven ability to manage resources effectively, from project initiation to evaluation.
- Expertise in people management, with a focus on staff development, empowerment, and creating an inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
- Exceptional communication skills, enabling clear and persuasive articulation of complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical abilities and critical thinking skills, with proficiency in data interpretation and reporting to support informed, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive understanding of hospital operations, including clinical services, patient care, finance, and administration, ensuring effective oversight and improvement of all functions.
- Familiarity with Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS), leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making is an added advantage.
- Skilled in conflict engagement and resolution, capable of navigating complex interpersonal dynamics and mediating disputes effectively.
- Proven ability to lead organizational efforts to manage change effectively, ensuring adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments.
- Strong ability to build cohesive teams, foster innovation, and drive organizational integrity across all levels.
The ideal candidate should have valid Education Testimonials, Certificate of Good Conduct, Tax Compliance Certificate, Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau.
The successful candidate will be engaged on a 5 (five) year contract renewable once, subject to satisfactory appraisal and acceptable performance.
Peri-Operative in charge Nurse
Careers at AGC Tenwek Hospital
Job Purpose
The jobholder is responsible for overseeing all intraoperative, POHA, PACU, and cath lab nursing services as well as CSSD services within the Theatre department for the glory of God. The jobholder ensures that the level of care given is world-class and meets the nursing standards set by the Nursing Council of Kenya as well as policies set by Tenwek CTC Management. This position manages key performance indicators and works to improve quality, utilization, smooth operations, and patient and staff satisfaction. The job holder must interact and communicate well with numerous other stakeholders, surgeons, physicians, nursing in-charges and other departments.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
- Oversee the supervising, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling nursing activities within the Theatre department, cath lab, and CSSD.
- Conduct monthly staff meetings, or as necessary, with all reporting staff to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Ensure adherence to professional and industry standards for nursing care, promoting competence, efficiency, and compassionate care delivery.
- Ensure that a clean and safe environment in the workplace is maintained to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
- Oversee key performance indicators and quality metrics and develop strategies and processes for continuous improvement.
- Ensure that infection prevention guidelines and practices are maintained to prevent the spread of infections within the Theatre department.
- Set departmental goals and objectives that align with the hospital’s overall goals and mission.
- Ensure adequate staff coverage, appropriate staff assignments, and staff leave allocation timelines are developed and updated to meet patient care needs.
- Develop standard operating procedures and ensure their implementation, updating them as necessary to reflect best practices.
- Coordinate planned preventive maintenance of theatre equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Collaborate with other departments (internal clients) to ensure the optimal running of the theatre and promote interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Foster a cohesive and unified organizational culture within the daily operations of the theatre.
- Facilitate implementation of the internal audit, risk management, Quality Management System and other related work plans.
- Plan and hold appropriate continuous medical/nursing education and staff development sessions as well as team building activities for all theatre staff.
Job Dimensions:
Role makes:
- Supervisory decisions on day-to-day coordination of staff and use of resources
- Analytical decisions – reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making, process improvement, and the execution of responsibilities
- Operational decisions for day-to-day work tasks
- Planning decisions for future operational needs
- Job Competencies (Skills Job Knowledge, Experience and Attributes).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) from a recognized institution
- Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).
- Higher National Diploma in Peri-operative Nursing from a recognized institution
Professional Membership/Licensing requirements
- Registration with and Valid License from Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
- Professional Specialization (if applicable)
- Specialization in Peri-operative Nursing.
Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience in a certain job or level.)
- Have 5 years work experience in a medium to large operating theatre providing high-level surgical services with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or supervisory position.
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes: - Demonstrates a strong faith and relationship with Jesus in all areas of life.
- Leadership skills, communication skills, supervisory abilities, and quality improvement skills
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, and patient safety standards
- Proven experience as an officer/manager or similar position in a recognized institution in the health sector.
- Demonstrates initiative and ownership and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities
- Demonstrable aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills
- Working knowledge of relevant statutory legislation and regulations
- Solid sense of confidentiality and discretion
- Self-directed, adaptability to shifting priorities, and navigating ambiguous situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships
- Be a team player and joy to work with
- Active listening and presentation skills; ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations
- Good computer literacy – Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Outlook
- Passion for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and transformational change in the organization
- Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision
Security supervisor
Careers at AGC Tenwek Hospital
Job Summary:
The security supervisor, is responsible for overseeing the security operations within the facility, ensuring safety of both patients, staff and institutions property.
This role involves supervising the outsourced security guards, control team and armed police officers deployed to the facility, doing regular patrols within the facility and identifying security concerns that require constant improvements, conducting security audits, implementing hospital’s policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will be a follower of Christ, embodying the teachings of Jesus Christ in their work and interactions with staff, patients, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessing the physical security of the institution’s clients, staff and assets
- Book and investigate all reported incidents; theft, patients absconding, loss of company property in liaison with the security and safety manager
- Ensuring that contracted security guards are properly supervised
- Ensuring that the internal hospital security guards are performing their duties as expected out of them
- Properly plan the duty roaster for the control room staff and ensuring that all of them have reported for duty
- Ensuring that incidents of patients absconding from the hospital is eradicated
- Proactively collect intelligence reports regarding safety of staff, clients and institution’s property
- Ensure that the outsourced armed police officers deployed within the facility are discharging their duties properly as per the Hospital’s security policy and procedures
- Ensure effective management of keys and access cards within the facility
- Ensure that both the internal security staff and the outsourced security guards are dressed and clean at all times while on duty
- Develop, implement, and maintain the security plan management and ensure that theirs compliance to company policy and procedures at all time
- Enforce security policies and procedures within the Hospital
- Manage leave days for the internal security staff and update the register
- Attend security meetings as directed by the manager security and safety services
- Make some impromptu day and night checks on the performances of the security teams deployed within the facilitysystem to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with other departments within the hospital i.e. clinical officers, nurses, cleaning services, kitchen and administrative teams to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and safety.
- Stay informed about current security trends within and without the facility, regulatory changes, and best practices in security management
Qualifications:
- Diploma holder in security studies with a minimum of 5years experience in supervisory roles
- Proven experience in physical security and management of both internal and outsourced security guards
- Strong understanding of the law both on the penal code, criminal procedure code security regulations and policies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret the law and at the same time make informed decisions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to understand, comprehend, engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders within the institution
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, work under pressure, ability to work after working hours and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Alignment with the organization’s Christian values and the ability to perform work and interactions based on the teachings of Jesus Christ is essential.
Adult/Pediatric Cardiologist
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- Chief Executive Officer
- Peri-Operative in charge Nurse
- Security supervisor
- Adult/Pediatric Cardiologist
Apply Before: 11/30/2024
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