Mombasa Hospital Medical Director Jobs in Kenya
Role Summary
Reporting to the Administrative Director, the Medical Director will provide strategic clinical leadership and oversee all medical departments within the hospital.
Advise the Board on emerging disease trends, healthcare priorities, and clinical service development.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while balancing clinical governance, quality assurance, and operational management.
Support the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare services and optimize organizational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Governance
Oversee all medical, surgical, and specialized clinical departments.
Drive operational efficiency and optimal utilization of clinical resources.
Quality and Safety
Develop, implement, and enforce clinical protocols and patient-safety standards.
Lead continuous quality-improvement initiatives across the hospital.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure full compliance with requirements of:
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC);
Ministry of Health; and
Other relevant healthcare regulatory bodies.
Staff Management
Recruit, credential, mentor, evaluate, and support medical consultants, specialists, and clinical staff.
Promote professional development and high clinical standards.
Strategic Planning
Collaborate with executive leadership to expand clinical services and optimize resource allocation.
Support implementation of long-term clinical and organizational strategies.
Conflict Resolution
Handle complex clinical issues, ethical concerns, patient complaints, and professional disputes.
Facilitate resolution of sensitive medical and operational matters.
Clinical Practice Oversight
Remain accountable to the Administrative Director for day-to-day clinical operations and practice standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Master of Medicine (MMed) in a relevant clinical specialty such as:
Internal Medicine;
Surgery;
Paediatrics; or
Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Training in Leadership, Healthcare Management, or Hospital Administration is an added advantage.
Valid practicing licence and current retention certificate issued by KMPDC.
Minimum seven (7) years of clinical experience.
At least three (3) years of experience serving as a Clinical Lead, Senior Medical Manager, or Medical Leader in a busy Level 4, Level 5, or Level 6 hospital.
Strong understanding of the Kenyan healthcare environment, including:
SHA/SHIF operations;
Private health insurance frameworks; and
Healthcare regulatory systems.
Preferred age range: 35–55 years.
Key Competencies
Exceptional leadership and people-management skills.
Strong communication, stakeholder-management, and interpersonal abilities.
Demonstrated experience in clinical governance and quality management.
Strong financial and operational management acumen.
Ability to lead diverse multidisciplinary medical teams in a multicultural environment.
High integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
Sound judgment and decision-making capability in high-pressure healthcare settings.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Mombasa Hospital Medical Director Jobs in Kenya
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