Director, Clinical Services at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref no; DCS/VERT 2/2025

Job Purpose

• The Director, Clinical Services will provide strategic leadership in planning, coordinating and delivering high-quality healthcare services across the Hospital. This role ensures compliance with national health policy, professional ethics and institutional standards while driving innovation, efficiency and optimal patient outcomes.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director will:
• Lead the strategic direction and delivery of specialized clinical services.
• Develop and enforce clinical policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Manage hospital-wide healthcare programs and optimize patient flow.
• Ensure proper management and accountability of all resources within the clinical directorate.
• Conduct regular clinical audits and ward rounds to ensure service excellence.
• Champion clinical research, innovation and technology adoption.
• Foster strategic partnerships with national and international health stakeholders.
• Align hospital services with national health policy through active engagement.
• Manage and lead clinical teams for excellence in service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Maintain databases of clinical assets, trials and intellectual property.
• Analyze clinical outcomes and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and submit Board and Management reports.
• Provide governance and operational oversight of clinical services.
• Implement recommendations of internal and external audits.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS),
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in a health-related field from a recognized institution;
• Valid practicing license.
• Registration with a relevant professional body.
• Specialist recognition certificate in a clinical field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, with 5 years in senior management level or a comparable position.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Core Competencies:

• Proven clinical aptitude and administrative capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic focus and effective cost management.
• Terms of Service
• The successful candidate will be engaged on a five (5) year contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance