Kenyatta University Teaching,
Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH)
Job Title: Chief
Executive Officer
Job Ref No: KUTRRH/CEO/301
Kenyatta University Teaching,
Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a new State Corporation Established
under Legal Notice No. 4 of 2019 as a Level 6 Referral Hospital.
KUTRRH is a 650 bed capacity hospital
with state of the art medical equipment and is located on a 100-acre piece of
land that lies in the North western part of Kenyatta University, bordering
Kahawa Barracks to the North and the Northern Bypass road to the East and the
Kenyatta University to the South.
The hospital provides regular
medi-care and highly specialized Oncology treatment in form of Chemotherapy,
Radiotherapy and Palliative medicine.
KUTRRH has a fully established state
of the art Renal unit to offer dialysis services for kidney failure patients.
In addition, emergency medicine will
be provided for acute and trauma patients requiring emergency care, within its
fully established Accident & Emergency and Trauma & Orthopedics Units.
Medi-care is further supported by the availability of tele-medicine to enable
doctors to consult with peers worldwide on real-time, thus reducing the need to
seek treatment abroad.
The hospital vision is to be a
premier National Referral Hospital renowned for clinical excellence, medical
training and research that enhances quality of lives for Kenyans and the
regional citizens with a mission to enhance quality of lives through provision
of patient-centred and evidence based health care, training, innovation and
state of the art technology.
The KUTRRH Board of Directors invites
applications from suitably qualified candidates with strong leadership and
transformational qualities to fill the position of the Chief Executive Officer.
The right candidate will be expected
to provide visionary leadership to the Hospital, setting out the direction for
the future.
The candidate must have an excellent
collaborative style that stimulates the trust and confidence of the Board of
Directors, stake-holders and consumers of the services at the Hospital.
Reporting to the Board of Directors,
the right candidate shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations and
administration of the Referral Hospital, under the general direction and
supervision of the Board.
1. In addition, the candidate will be
required to:
a) Provide visionary leadership and
direction to the organization and to ensure that hospital mandates and policies
are implemented fully and effectively in line with the strategic plan;
b) Ensure that the Hospital’s
Strategic Plans are timely implemented, the Performance Contract objectives and
targets are negotiated, achieved and reported in time and the Annual
Operational Plans and budgets prepared and submitted in compliance with
statutory requirements;
c) Oversee and direct the development
and implementation of the Hospital’s strategic initiatives and capacity
building in line with goals and aspirations of the government’s big 4 agenda
particularly toward provision of universal healthcare;
d) Initiate, establish, strengthen
and oversee inter-institutional collaborations and Strategic partnerships in
line with the Hospital’s mandates and strategic objectives;
e) Maintain an organized system of
management and controls that ensure smooth function of hospital health system
operations, timely accomplishment of clinical, training, research and
infrastructural goals;
f) Establish and sustain effective
relationship with the Board of Directors, the Government, parent Ministry, and
other stakeholders;
g) Ensure prudent management of
resources for the achievement of the Hospital’s mandates and strategic
objectives;
h) Ensure that the Hospital’s staff
remains motivated to discharge their responsibilities effectively and
efficiently, and in compliance with human resource management policies and
practices;
i) Promote a culture of compliance
with regulations, statutory requirements, good corporate governance principles
and best practices in the Hospital;
j) Promote strong community relations
and create collaborative partnerships that advance the interests of the
Hospital and contribute to the health and well-being of the communities served;
k) Appraise and recommend to the
Board of Directors on strategic matters that influence and impact the
Hospital’s health system performance;
l) Promote a vibrant research and
training culture and sustain the strict and effective referral policy for
specialized care as per the hospital’s mandates;
m) Steer the hospital towards the
achievement of the relevant accreditation including ISO certification and Joint
Commission International Accreditation (JCIA);
n) Perform any other duties as may be
assigned by the Board from time to time.
2. Required Qualifications and
Competencies
a) Candidate must be a registered
medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council who
holds a Master’s degree in a health related field;
b) Has had a distinguished career in
a senior management position in either the private or public sector for at
least ten years;
c) Holds at least ten years’ post
qualification professional experience
d) Satisfies the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Constitution;
e) Is Proficient in computer
applications; and
f) Has Strategic Leadership
Management or Corporate governance training from a recognized institution.
g) Master’s degree in Business
Administration(MBA), Finance, Economics, Leadership and Management or other
related area will be an added advantage.
h) Demonstrated professional competence
and administrative capability.
3. Core Competencies
a) Resource management skills.
b) Managing performance/driving for
outcomes.
c) Building organizational capability
and establishing strategic directions.
d) Visionary and Leading change.
e) Policy and strategic
implementation.
f) Stakeholders focus.
g) Building work relationship.
h) High standards of professional
ethics
i) International exposure and
building partnerships.
The successful candidate will be
engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to appraisal and
acceptable performance, for one further term of three (3) years.
Applicants will be required to
satisfy all the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and
avail:
·
Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·
Clearance Certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board;
·
Tax Compliance Certificate from the
Kenya Revenue Authority;
·
Clearance from the Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission; and
·
A report from an Approved Credit Reference
Bureau.
Job Vacancy: Architect
Ref: KUTRRH/ARCH/303
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research
Hospital (KUTRRH) is a new State Corporation registered under Legal Notice
Number 4 of the State Corporations Act Cap 446 of 25th January 2019 as a Level
6 Tertiary Hospital and is now operational offering specialized referral
services in Accident & Emergency, Oncology, Renal, Trauma &
Orthopaedics.
The Hospital is seeking to recruit the following
professionals on a two-year contract, for the proposed Integrated Molecular
Imaging Centre.
The imaging centre will be the first of its kind in the
country and the region and will position the hospital as a Centre of excellence
offering the whole spectrum of Oncology diagnosis and treatment in Kenya and the
region.
The candidates sought are expected to be highly
transformative and dynamic, self-driven individuals with a high degree of
integrity, result oriented, demonstrable professionalism, competence and
impeccable capability.
The Architect shall
be part of a team responsible for leading in the construction of an Integrated
Molecular Imaging Center involving the construction of the building
infrastructure as well as the installation of highly specialized systems and
equipment.
The Architect shall be part of the team responsible for
the supervision of the project construction to completion.
Key Duties and Resonsibilities
i. Carrying out site planning and development to ensure
that the project complies with zoning, environmental, and safety requirements,
including regulatory and legislative requirements of both county and national
Governments.
ii. Ensuring adherence to building standards and
throughout the project, the project architect will also conduct site visits and
reviews to ensure that these standards are upheld and correctly implemented at
all stages of construction.
iii. Oversee and participate in development of production
information to ensure that the contractors have all information necessary to
build at the time of project award.
iv. Prepare and make presentations to relevant
stakeholders including management, Directors and other staff
v. Participation in project review meetings
vi. Collaborating with other construction professionals in
the project implementation
Qualifications Knowledge and Skills
a) Minimum level of academic qualifications required to
perform effectively in the role:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
from a recognized university.
b) Professional qualifications and Compliance required to
effectively perform in the role:
·
Registration with the Board of
Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya or any other
Professional Architects Registration Board in the country of current residence
·
Member of the Architectural
Association of Kenya (AAK) or any other Professional Association.
c) Software Skills and Experience
·
Proficient in use of the following
software: Autodesk REVIT and BIM360 Design, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite
(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint & OneDrive).
·
Experience in Sketch Up will be an
added advantage.
d) Minimum level of experience and knowledge required for
the job:
·
Minimum 5 years post registration
experience as an architect in a busy consulting office or institution.
·
Extensive experience in planning,
design and construction supervision of projects.
·
An in-depth understanding of
construction procedures and project management principles
e) Soft skills required for the Job:
·
Communication skills
·
Writing and presentation skills
·
Creative thinking skills and ability
to solve problems
·
Organizational skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
Job Vacancy: Quantity Surveyor
Ref: KUTRRH/QS/304
Kenyatta
University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a new State
Corporation registered under Legal Notice Number 4 of the State Corporations
Act Cap 446 of 25th January 2019 as a Level 6 Tertiary Hospital and is now
operational offering specialized referral services in Accident & Emergency,
Oncology, Renal, Trauma & Orthopaedics.
The
Hospital is seeking to recruit the following professionals on a two-year
contract, for the proposed Integrated Molecular Imaging Centre.
The
imaging centre will be the first of its kind in the country and the region and
will position the hospital as a Centre of excellence offering the whole
spectrum of Oncology diagnosis and treatment in Kenya and the region.
The
candidates sought are expected to be highly transformative and dynamic,
self-driven individuals with a high degree of integrity, result oriented,
demonstrable professionalism, competence and impeccable capability.
Job Summary: The
Quantity Surveyor shall be part of a team responsible for leading in the
construction of an Integrated Molecular Imaging Center involving the
construction of the building infrastructure as well as the installation of
highly specialized systems and equipment.
The
Quantity Surveyor shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the
contractual and financial side of the project, including managing the cost and
helping to ensure that the project is completed within its projected budget
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Review the draft designs and drawing
from the Architect and give cost estimates.
·
Give cost estimates for the detailed
final drawings and designs, including mechanical, electrical, and structural
from the Architect.
·
Preparing tender and contract
documents, including bills of quantities in liaison with the building and
engineering consultants.
·
Participate in tender evaluation
before contract award.
·
Participate in site handover to the
contractors.
·
Participate in the daily, weekly and
Monthly Projects progress meetings and advise on areas at risk.
·
Monitor the Project as it progresses
and advise the Project Manager and Management Committee on adherence to
quantities and quality of materials and any cost changes anticipated.
·
Assess completed work and prepare a
report including costing to ensure the Hospital does not over pay against a
certificate. This report will be timeously issued to the Project Manager.
·
Participate in negotiations between
the Hospital and the Contractor on any arising cost disputes.
·
Participate in the handover of the
Project from Contractor to the Hospital upon completion.
·
Carry out any other duty as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications Knowledge and Skills
a)
Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the
role:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity
Surveying or equivalent from a recognized University.
b)
Professional qualifications and Compliance required to effectively perform in
the role:
·
Registration with the Board of
Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya or any other
Professional Architects Registration Board in the country of current residence
·
Member of the Institute of Quantity
Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK)
c)
Software Skills and Experience
·
Skilled at 3D Impressions and AutoCAD
designs.
·
Computer knowledge in Microsoft
programs.
d)
Minimum level of experience and knowledge required for the job:
·
Minimum 5 years post registration
experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a busy consulting office or institution.
·
In-depth understanding of
construction, materials, pricing, and industry standards and practices.
·
Experienced at compiling and
following strict budgets; strong estimating and financial analysis skills.
·
Highly skilled person with an eye for
details and quality
·
Forward planning capability
·
Ability to read architectural
drawings and have an appreciation of construction processes
·
Numeracy skills to handle the
financial and mathematical demands of the role.
·
A thorough technical understanding of
building construction methods
e)
Soft skills required for the Job:
·
Communication skills
·
Writing and presentation skills
·
Creative thinking skills and ability
to solve problems
·
Organizational skills
·
Leadership skills
·
Observation skills
·
Analytical skills
How to Apply
If
your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts
above, please apply online via www.kutrrh.go.ke/careersportal
or
send hard copies of your Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled
Application Form (CLICK HERE to
download) addressed to:
The
Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya
For
all applications please indicate the subject as follows: –
JOB
APPLICATION – [JOB/ CADRE REFERENCE NUMBER]
The
deadline for the receipt of all applications is Tuesday 25th February 2020.
Detailed
job descriptions can be accessed on the KUTRRH careers’ portal on the website
www.kutrrh.go.ke
Persons
living with Disability, Women, Youth, persons from minority and/ or
marginalized groups who meet the requirements of the advertised positions are
encouraged to apply.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
All
shortlisted candidates MUST fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010, and will be required to produce the following
documents;
·
Certificate of good conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations
·
Clearance Certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board (for graduates only)
·
Tax Compliance Certificate from the
KRA
·
Clearance from Ethics &
Anti-Corruption Commission
·
A Clearance Certificate from an
approved Credit Reference Bureau
Please
take note that all communication to potential candidates is specifically
through the following email address: recruitment@kutrrh.go.ke
Please
note that any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
KUTRRH
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER