Rose Avenue Group Head of Nursing Jobs in Kenya
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership — Formulate and ensure implementation of leading‑practice nursing service strategies, including patient management systems, while developing effective mechanisms for reviewing and monitoring policies, standards, and procedures across the Nursing Services division.
Patient Safety & Quality Assurance — Monitor the quality and appropriateness of nursing services in line with global best practices, investigate and document quality assurance incidents involving staff, patients, and visitors promptly and thoroughly, and track performance against established indicators.
Patient Experience — Lead the hospital‑wide strategy for patient engagement and experience, including pathway development, leveraging feedback from satisfaction surveys and other feedback channels to drive continuous, transparent improvements across all services.
People Management — Plan, organize, and direct all staffing activities including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, and continuing education of nursing staff, while providing mentorship and guidance to ensure patients are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect.
Budget & Financial Management — Take full ownership of the preparation and monitoring of the annual divisional budget, take corrective action in case of any variation, and support unit managers in effective financial management to ensure quality of care is not compromised by cost reduction plans.
Policy & Procedure Development — Champion the definition of the division's processes, policies, and procedures, developing departmental goals and objectives consistent with relevant standards and regulations, and ensuring all activities are aligned with both local and international healthcare requirements.
Cross‑functional Collaboration — Work closely with the Head of Human Resources, Head of Clinical and Medical Services, and other professionals to develop protocols for quality patient care, maintain positive relationships with physicians and colleagues, and ensure interfaces between Nursing Services and other departments are managed optimally.
Operational Efficiency — Monitor daily productivity of nursing staff and adjust utilization to meet workflow changes, coordinate execution of work schedules and plans, and develop and implement plans for determining the types and numbers of nursing personnel necessary to provide adequate patient cover, including locum engagement and disengagement.
Learning & Professional Development — Oversee the orientation, training, and development of
staff in accordance with the hospital's policies, maintain nursing education credit hours in line with the Nursing Council of Kenya, and ensure continuous professional development is conducted regularly with identification of all hospital learning needs and gaps.
Compliance & Governance — Ensure all care and services provided are consistent with and in compliance with statutory regulations, requirements, and standards, coordinate internal and externally driven audits of the division's operations, and participate in Board of Management and Medical Advisory Committee meetings.
Other Requirements
Education — A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery. Management/Administration training is a bonus.
Management Training — Additional training in management or administration is highly desirable.
Nursing Experience — Minimum of ten (10) years of nursing experience in a leading regional or international healthcare facility.
Supervisory Experience — Minimum of five (5) years in a nursing supervisory or leadership role within a similar facility.
Licensure — Valid registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and a current practicing license.
Nursing Administration & Policy — Demonstrated experience in nursing administration and policy making.
International Standards — Knowledge and hands‑on experience with international nursing standards.
Leadership & People Management — Strong ability to lead, inspire, and manage large, diverse nursing teams.
Financial Acumen — Strong business orientation with demonstrated ability to manage divisional budgets.
Communication & Stakeholder Management — Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Rose Avenue Group Head of Nursing Jobs in Kenya
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