Vacancy: Chief Finance Officer
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, Nairobi Kenya was founded in 1947, and is the longest established paediatric hospital in East and Central Africa.
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, Nairobi Kenya was founded in 1947, and is the longest established paediatric hospital in East and Central Africa.
It is recognized as a leading
children’s hospital in Africa. Gertrude’s has a unique advantage in paediatric
healthcare service delivery ranging from primary to tertiary care including
well-baby preventive care, accident and emergency care, outpatient care,
paediatric specialist and sub-specialist care, inpatient and critical care, and
specialized surgical care.
He/she will have oversight of
a total team of 36 people.
The Roles
The Chief Finance Officer
will have overall responsibility for all financial aspects of the hospital as
well as advising the Chief Executive Officer and the Board on strategy,
financial management and other aspects as required.
The position will provide
executive leadership and management for all financial functions while ensuring
the hospital’s financial goals are achieved, working to also facilitate
beneficial relationships between the hospital and critical Stakeholders.
Qualifications, Experience
and Background
The ideal candidate will
have:
- A demonstrated
track record in leadership practices; at least five years’ experience in
senior finance management responsibilities; a degree in finance,
accounting or related business fields.
- An
internationally recognized professional accounting accreditation such as
CPA /ACCA.
- Master’s degree
in business management, as an added advantage.
- Ideal candidate
should have a strong audit background.
- Sound
understanding of ERP systems and their functionalities.
- Candidates with
experience working in a multisite organization that encompasses multiple
business units would also be an added advantage.
To apply, please contact our
Executive Search Partner, Career Connections on:
gertrudescfo@careerconnectionsltd.com
gertrudescfo@careerconnectionsltd.com
Deadline for application is
Friday 24th December 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
