Join Our Team at The Nairobi Women’s Hospital: Your Career Starts Here
Application Deadline: Friday, 18 April 2025
The Nairobi Women’s Hospital is a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence in health outcomes through innovation, compassionate care, and community trust. With a track record of over two decades in delivering specialized care to women and their families, we continue to set the benchmark in patient-centered services. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated, qualified, and passionate individuals to join our dynamic team across various departments.
We currently have six open opportunities across medical, IT, and human resource disciplines. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your career in a progressive, mission-driven organization, explore the roles below and take the next step toward your future.
1. Medical Officer In-Charge
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Executive Management
Job Description:
As the Medical Officer In-Charge, you will serve as the medical superintendent of the hospital, responsible for the overall planning, organization, supervision, and coordination of all medical services. You will lead a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring compliance with medical standards and the delivery of high-quality healthcare. This role also includes oversight of the pharmacy, laboratory, and imaging departments. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement and foster a collaborative medical culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise all clinical operations and ensure adherence to clinical standards and protocols
- Lead the implementation of medical quality initiatives and compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Coordinate and support the pharmacy, laboratory, and imaging services
- Ensure availability and optimal use of medical personnel, equipment, and supplies
- Provide leadership in crisis management, emergency preparedness, and service delivery improvement
Key Competencies:
- Strategic implementation
- Critical thinking
- Analytical and leadership skills
- People management
2. Clinical Officer Anaesthetist
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Medical Officer In-Charge
Job Description:
This position is responsible for the safe and effective administration of anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The Clinical Officer Anaesthetist will monitor patients before, during, and after surgery to ensure their safety and comfort.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments and evaluate patients’ medical histories
- Administer anesthesia safely during surgeries and monitor vital signs
- Provide post-anesthesia care and manage recovery
- Document all anesthesia procedures and patient outcomes
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and surgical teams for seamless operations
Key Competencies:
- Strong clinical decision-making skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork
3. IT Support Officers
Locations: Mombasa and Nakuru
Reports to: Hospital Manager (Operationally), IT & Data Manager (Functionally)
Job Description:
As an IT Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing timely and efficient IT support to hospital staff. The role includes training users on IT systems, ensuring network availability, troubleshooting system issues, and performing routine hardware and software maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first-line technical support to users across departments
- Train staff on hospital systems and applications
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues
- Monitor system performance and maintain data backups
- Participate in implementation of new digital initiatives
Key Competencies:
- Advanced IT support skills
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or STATA
- Problem-solving ability
- Customer service orientation
4. Human Resource Officer
Locations: Nairobi and Mombasa
Reports to: HR Manager
Job Description:
We are looking for a detail-oriented HR Officer to implement policies and support overall HR operations. The HR Officer will handle staff matters, drive employee engagement, and ensure the smooth running of HR systems in line with hospital objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement HR strategies and policies in line with company objectives
- Provide support to line managers on performance management and employee relations
- Coordinate staff onboarding, development, and wellness programs
- Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with labor laws
- Foster a performance-driven and positive workplace culture
Key Competencies:
- High integrity and confidentiality
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to support teams and drive cultural transformation
- Proactive and result-oriented approach
5. Human Resource Assistant
Location: Meru
Reports to: HR Officer
Job Description:
As a Human Resource Assistant, you will support the HR department by performing administrative and clerical tasks related to employee relations, recruitment, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate employee records and files
- Assist in recruitment and onboarding processes
- Support day-to-day HR operations including leave tracking and attendance
- Prepare HR reports and documents
- Provide administrative support in organizing HR events and staff welfare programs
Key Competencies:
- Strong organization and multitasking abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Passion for HR functions and support services
- Detail-oriented and proactive
6. IT Intern
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: IT & Data Manager
Job Description:
This internship offers an opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in supporting the hospital’s IT infrastructure and digital systems. The intern will assist in troubleshooting issues, maintaining hardware/software, and supporting staff across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide helpdesk support and resolve IT-related issues
- Assist in maintaining and updating IT systems
- Support digital transformation projects
- Ensure smooth operations of communication platforms
- Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs
Key Competencies:
- Customer focus and teamwork
- Results-oriented with a high level of reliability
- Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills
- Eagerness to learn and contribute
