AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, NAIROBI
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUHN), invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for
the following position:
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AKUH, N, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the
smooth and efficient operation of AKUH, N.
In this capacity, the COO carries the responsibility for integrating the strategic plan of the organization with the
operations.
He/she provides management oversight for the development of high quality, cost effective and integrated
clinical programs within the hospital.
The COO is responsible for ensuring efficient services that are designed to meet the needs of patients,
physicians, the public and staff.
He/she focuses on systems, program development, quality, fiscal management, compliance and clinical
management measures, physician relationships, outreach strategies, work culture enhancement and internal
communication and consensus-building.
Applicants for the position should have a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration or equivalent education
in Business Administration.
He/she should have ten or more years experience in senior administrative leadership positions in healthcare
institutions or health system management.
He/she should have evidence based working knowledge of budgeting, business development and strategic
planning.
An understanding of how to achieve results in an academic environment; information systems capabilities and
an appreciation for the data which will be required to make meaningful management decisions, will be
important.
The candidate should demonstrate leadership and financial acumen, as well as excellent organizational and
communication and writing skills.
To Apply:
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail
address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to:
The Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
P.O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi
Or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu
So as to reach not later than 14th October 2011
Applications by email are preferred.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUHN), invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for
the following position:
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AKUH, N, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the
smooth and efficient operation of AKUH, N.
In this capacity, the COO carries the responsibility for integrating the strategic plan of the organization with the
operations.
He/she provides management oversight for the development of high quality, cost effective and integrated
clinical programs within the hospital.
The COO is responsible for ensuring efficient services that are designed to meet the needs of patients,
physicians, the public and staff.
He/she focuses on systems, program development, quality, fiscal management, compliance and clinical
management measures, physician relationships, outreach strategies, work culture enhancement and internal
communication and consensus-building.
Applicants for the position should have a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration or equivalent education
in Business Administration.
He/she should have ten or more years experience in senior administrative leadership positions in healthcare
institutions or health system management.
He/she should have evidence based working knowledge of budgeting, business development and strategic
planning.
An understanding of how to achieve results in an academic environment; information systems capabilities and
an appreciation for the data which will be required to make meaningful management decisions, will be
important.
The candidate should demonstrate leadership and financial acumen, as well as excellent organizational and
communication and writing skills.
To Apply:
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail
address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to:
The Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
P.O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi
Or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu
So as to reach not later than 14th October 2011
Applications by email are preferred.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
