Established in 1937 and located in Bomet County, AGC Tenwek Hospital is a long-standing teaching and referral healthcare institution serving the South-West region of Kenya. The hospital provides services to a wide catchment area that includes Bomet, Narok, Kisii, Kericho, Kisumu, and surrounding counties. With a bed capacity exceeding 500, the hospital plays a central role in delivering specialized and general healthcare services to a large and diverse population.
Over several decades of operation, AGC Tenwek Hospital has expanded its clinical, training, and research capabilities. The institution is recognized nationally and regionally for its advanced healthcare services, including the Cardiothoracic Centre, which provides specialized cardiac care to patients across Sub-Saharan Africa. The hospital continues to strengthen its operational systems, clinical services, and support functions to meet growing healthcare demands.
AGC Tenwek Hospital operates as a Christian community with a mission centered on compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service. In support of this mission and to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness, the hospital is seeking to recruit individuals to fill several key positions across management, clinical, research, legal, and support service functions.
This job advert provides a detailed overview of the available vacancies, outlining the purpose of each role and the responsibilities involved. The descriptions are intended to support clarity and transparency for individuals considering an application.
The available positions include Senior Operations Manager, Finance Manager, Dental Officer, Legal Officer, Research Manager, Community Oral Health Officer, and Housekeeping Officer.
Senior Operations Manager
Role Overview
The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating hospital-wide operational activities to ensure efficient service delivery across clinical and non-clinical departments. The role focuses on aligning operational processes with institutional objectives, policies, and service standards.
This position provides leadership in operational planning, coordination, and performance monitoring. The Senior Operations Manager works closely with departmental heads and senior leadership to ensure that operational systems support patient care, staff effectiveness, and institutional sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Operations Manager oversees daily hospital operations, ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and in line with established procedures.
The role coordinates operational planning activities, including workflow optimization and resource utilization.
The position monitors performance across departments and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
The Senior Operations Manager works with departmental leaders to address operational challenges and implement corrective actions.
The role supports development and implementation of operational policies and standard operating procedures.
The position ensures coordination between clinical, administrative, and support service departments.
The Senior Operations Manager prepares operational reports and updates for senior leadership.
The role supports emergency preparedness, capacity planning, and operational risk management initiatives.
Finance Manager
Role Overview
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the hospital’s financial operations, ensuring effective financial planning, control, and reporting. The role supports financial sustainability by managing budgeting processes, financial monitoring, and compliance with internal financial policies.
This position works closely with hospital leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Manager oversees budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
The role manages financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
The position monitors revenue, expenditure, and cost controls across departments.
The Finance Manager oversees financial controls and supports audit processes.
The role ensures compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
The position supports cash flow management and financial sustainability initiatives.
The Finance Manager provides financial analysis to support management decisions.
The role coordinates with departmental heads on financial performance and budget management.
Dental Officer
Role Overview
The Dental Officer is responsible for providing dental care services to patients within the hospital setting. The role focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and management of oral health conditions in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
This position supports both outpatient and referral dental services and works as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Officer provides dental consultations, diagnosis, and treatment services.
The role performs dental procedures and treatments as required within the scope of service delivery.
The position maintains accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
The Dental Officer provides patient education on oral health and preventive care.
The role supports infection prevention and control procedures within dental services.
The position collaborates with other healthcare professionals to support integrated patient care.
The Dental Officer participates in dental clinics, outreach, or service coordination activities as required.
Legal Officer
Role Overview
The Legal Officer provides legal support and advisory services to the hospital. The role focuses on ensuring legal compliance, managing legal documentation, and supporting institutional governance.
This position works closely with management to address legal risks and support contractual and regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities
The Legal Officer provides legal advice on hospital operations, policies, and agreements.
The role reviews and drafts contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
The position supports compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
The Legal Officer manages legal correspondence and documentation.
The role supports dispute resolution and legal risk management initiatives.
The position advises management on legal implications of operational decisions.
The Legal Officer supports governance processes and institutional policy development.
Research Manager
Role Overview
The Research Manager is responsible for overseeing research activities within the hospital. The role focuses on coordinating research projects, ensuring ethical compliance, and supporting research capacity development.
This position supports the hospital’s role as a teaching and referral institution by strengthening research systems and outputs.
Key Responsibilities
The Research Manager coordinates hospital-based research activities and projects.
The role oversees research planning, implementation, and reporting processes.
The position ensures compliance with research ethics and governance requirements.
The Research Manager supports data management and research documentation systems.
The role coordinates collaboration with internal and external research partners.
The position prepares research reports and supports dissemination of findings.
The Research Manager supports capacity building in research methodologies and processes.
Community Oral Health Officer
Role Overview
The Community Oral Health Officer supports oral health promotion and preventive services at the community level. The role focuses on outreach, education, and basic oral health interventions.
This position supports the hospital’s community health and preventive care initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The Community Oral Health Officer conducts oral health education and awareness activities.
The role supports community outreach and preventive oral health programs.
The position provides basic oral health services in community settings.
The Community Oral Health Officer supports referral of patients requiring advanced care.
The role maintains records of community activities and service delivery.
The position collaborates with community stakeholders and healthcare teams.
The Community Oral Health Officer supports monitoring and reporting of outreach activities.
Housekeeping Officer
Role Overview
The Housekeeping Officer is responsible for overseeing cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation services within the hospital. The role supports a safe and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
This position ensures adherence to hygiene standards and supports infection prevention efforts.
Key Responsibilities
The Housekeeping Officer oversees housekeeping operations across hospital facilities.
The role coordinates cleaning schedules and sanitation activities.
The position monitors cleanliness standards and addresses identified gaps.
The Housekeeping Officer supervises housekeeping staff and daily activities.
The role ensures proper use and handling of cleaning materials and equipment.
The position supports infection prevention and environmental safety protocols.
The Housekeeping Officer prepares reports related to housekeeping operations.
Conclusion
The positions outlined in this advert represent key roles that support AGC Tenwek Hospital’s clinical services, operational systems, research capacity, and community health initiatives. Each role contributes to the hospital’s ability to deliver structured, effective, and compassionate healthcare services across its catchment area.
Interested individuals are encouraged to review the role descriptions carefully to assess alignment with their professional experience and service orientation.
