Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
Career Opportunity: Head of Facility and Health Care Technology Management
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of
the Aga Khan Development Network.
The Hospital is part of a
network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities
across -East Africa.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality
by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for
laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage
of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho,
Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret and
Kimilili.
The Hospital is seeking to
attract interested and qualified applicants to fill the position listed below.
Head of Facility and Health Care Technology Management
Vacancy No: AKHK/MAINT/HOFHCTM/05/23
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the
successful candidate will be responsible for the effective implementation of
the strategic objectives of the hospital, through short- and long-range
planning for the entire facility, equipment, processes and other resources
needed to support new hospital programs and initiatives as envisaged in the
strategic plan 2023 - 2027.
Other Responsibilities
Ensure optimal functioning of building systems
including mechanical, fire/life safety and environmental by maintaining
existing property, facilities, equipment, roadways, ground, power plants, and
other physical resources used by the hospital staff, visitors and patients.
Formulate and arrange plans to update facilities
systems and reducing operating costs.
Direct effective management of human resources in
facilities management and healthcare technology management.
Maintain effective leadership team and inter-departmental
relations.
Contribute to the formulation of the budget, monitor
financial performance, identify and implement strategies to control costs and
meet established productivity and quality standards.
Maintains efficient and effective department operations
while ensuring compliance with the regulatory laws, standards and protocols.
Oversee regular inspection of facilities for repair
and maintenance purposes, planning of work required and estimates of material
costs and man hours required.
Champion Climate Change Initiative in liaison with
other departmental heads to improve the environmental responsibility of AKHK
and Cluster.
Administer and monitor service contracts to ensure
work is properly performed.
Maintain ongoing relationships with all departments
to keep abreast of their service needs and to be able to anticipate problems
before they become crisis situations.
Supervise and train hospital staff in the approved
practices and procedures of proper facility maintenance and in the
implementation and observance of all approved safety procedures to ensure
compliance with existing safety regulations.
Supervise, monitor and train hospital staff in
effective and efficient use of complex health care Technology.
Lead the Environment of Care (EOC) committee,
develop policies and standard operating procedures in line with the Terms of
Reference set out for the committee.
Be the client representative in construction
projects for Engineering services related aspects.
Requirements
Master of science (MSc) Degree in either Biomedical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Properties and Facilities Management or;
Bachelor of science Degree in any of the fields
above will be considered with a minimum of five years of experience in similar
role.
Be in possession of a practicing license in any of
the above fields and a member of a recognized professional association.
Practical experience in healthcare quality standard
such as JCIA, Safe care or ISO 13485 /ISO 9001
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Knowledge of the techniques, procedures and
processes used for the efficient operation of building services and healthcare
facilities.
Analytical and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to plan strategically (long and
short range) and implement those plans.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with
senior organizational leaders and developing and maintaining relationships with
higher management, peers and subordinates and skilled in resolving conflicts
and gaining cooperation with others.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with
customers to meet identified needs and to cooperatively resolve issues and
implement solutions.
Demonstrated ability to manage for results in key
areas such as clinical quality, service excellence, facility management, people
management and financial management.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change.
Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary
team for the benefit of the Hospital as a whole.
Demonstrated ability to control limited healthcare
resources by effectively managing human, financial, technological and other key
resources.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and
conflicting priorities, stressors, deadlines, difficult situations and/or
customers effectively.
Application Instructions:
Interested and qualified
candidates should forward their application and curriculum vitae to: www.the.akdn/careers/2082226
“AKHS is concerned about the
climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to
reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing
understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close
to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to
contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles”.
Please note that Aga Khan
Hospital Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview meeting or medical examination)
"Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu
is an equal opportunity employer".
