Medical Director - Nairobi Area - Stratostaff East Africa

    Stratostaff East Africa
    Stratostaff East Africa Nairobi Area

    23 hours ago

    Description
    Position Overview
    The Medical Director provides strategic clinical leadership and oversees all medical services within the hospital. The role ensures that medical practice standards, patient safety protocols, and clinical governance frameworks are upheld across the institution.

    The Medical Director acts as the bridge between clinical staff and hospital administration, ensuring clinical excellence aligns with operational and financial sustainability.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide strategic leadership for all clinical services.
    • Oversee medical staff credentialing, privileging, and professional standards.
    • Develop and enforce clinical policies, protocols, and treatment guidelines.
    • Lead clinical governance and quality assurance programs.
    • Monitor patient safety indicators and clinical outcomes.
    • Foster relationships with specialists and consulting physicians.
    • Guide clinical service expansion and specialized care programs.
    • Ensure compliance with national healthcare regulatory bodies.
    Key Success Factors
    • Clinical Standards & Healthcare Outcomes: Maintain high clinical standards and drive improvements in patient care and healthcare outcomes.
    • Consultant & Specialist Retention: Achieve consultant and specialist retention of ≥90% annually, while supporting timely recruitment of critical clinical specialists.
    • Clinical Service Growth: Deliver a minimum 10% annual increase in surgical case volumes, including complex surgical procedures and specialized services.
    • Patient Safety & Quality: Ensure hospital-acquired infection rates remain within or below national benchmarks and maintain medication error rates at ≤1%.
    • Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Maintain full compliance with clinical governance frameworks and regulatory standards, ensuring inspections by health authorities are passed without major findings.
    • Continuous Improvement: Conduct quarterly clinical audit programs to support ongoing enhancement of patient care and safety.

    Skills and Competencies
    • Clinical Governance and Patient Safety Leadership
    • Medical Staff Leadership and Mentorship
    • Healthcare Strategy, Service Development, and Strategic Planning
    • Risk Management and Patient Safety Expertise
    • Data-Driven Clinical Performance Management
    • Strong Leadership and Clinical Decision-Making Skills
    • Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Abilities

    Requirements

    • Master of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
    • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
    • Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
    • Minimum 10 years clinical experience with 5 years in leadership roles


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