Chief Operating Officer
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Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Nairobi is hiring a Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations, drive quality, patient safety, and financial sustainability, and support the CEO in strategy and business planning. The role requires a Master's degree, at least 10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, and strong operational and compliance skills. Applications must be emailed to hrrecruit@materkenya.com by 15th September 2026.
- Senior executive role reporting directly to the CEO
- Oversees hospital operations, facilities, and support services
- Focus on quality, accreditation, and SafeCare standards
- Requires Master's degree and 10 years healthcare leadership
- At least 5 years at senior executive level in a high-volume hospital
- Email application deadline is 15th September 2026
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The Mater Hospital was opened in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order of Nuns originating from Ireland, three years after registering themselves as the Registered Trustees of an entity under the Perpetual Succession Act (the succeeding legislation after independence). The "Sisters of Mercy" first set up a 60 bed general hospital to cat...
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Chief Operating Officer
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
MBA/MSc/MA
,
Professional Certificate
Experience
- 10 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Strategic and Top Management
- 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.
- KEY DUTIES AND
Responsibilities
- 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
- CEO
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
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Method of Application
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.
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