Senior Administrative Officer at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH)

Job Purpose

To coordinate administrative operations and support services, ensuring efficient resource allocation, compliance with policies, and ensuring safety and security of Hospital assets in the area of deployment.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the supervisor in the area of deployment, the position holder will be responsible for the following:

            i.      Participating in formulation, review and implementation of administrative policies, procedures, strategies and guidelines.

          ii.      Undertaking effective and efficient allocation and utilization of office space and resources.

         iii.      Ensuring safety and security of Hospital assets.

         iv.      Coordinating, planning and budgeting for the department.

          v.      Coordinating the activities of administrative services.

         vi.      Maintaining health and safety standards.

        vii.      Identifying risks and hazards and ensuring protection and mitigation measures are in place.

       viii.      Coordinating of cross-functional administrative services.

         ix.      Coordinating Performance Contract negotiations.

Key Qualifications and Experience Requirements

              i.    Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management/Administration or other relevant field from a recognized institution.

            ii.    At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the Grade of Administrative Officer I or a comparable position.

           iii.    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

           iv.    Proficiency in computer applications.

            v.    Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Core Competencies

              i.    Effective communication skills.

            ii.    Project planning and management skills.

           iii.    Effective coordination and cross-functional administrative services.

           iv.    Decision-making and practical problem-solving skills.

            v.    Strong management and supervisory skills.

           vi.    High standards of professional ethics.

Terms of Service

The successful candidate will be engaged on permanent & pensionable terms.

• Curriculum Vitae - CV
• Cover Letter/Application Letter
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution