PCEA Kikuyu Hospital has announced an opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader to join the institution as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a senior executive position suited for an accomplished professional with extensive leadership experience in hospital management and a strong commitment to quality healthcare, strategic growth, and Christian values.
As one of Kenya’s leading faith-based healthcare institutions, PCEA Kikuyu Hospital has established a strong reputation for delivering quality, affordable, and patient-centered healthcare services while maintaining high ethical standards. The hospital is driven by its Christian mission and continues to invest in healthcare excellence, education, research, innovation, and community service.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across all hospital operations while ensuring that the institution continues to deliver exceptional healthcare services, maintain financial sustainability, strengthen governance, and uphold its Christian identity.
About PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
PCEA Kikuyu Hospital is a renowned faith-based healthcare institution committed to providing quality, affordable healthcare and training services inspired by Christian values.
The hospital operates four specialized units:
- General Hospital
- Eye Unit
- Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Unit
- Dental Unit
In addition, the institution operates:
- A School of Nursing
- A satellite clinic located at Matasia in Ngong
The hospital continues to promote ethical stewardship, accountability, innovation, quality patient care, and continuous improvement in fulfilling its healthcare mission.
Position Available
1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
Reports To: Hospital Board
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic leadership and overall direction for PCEA Kikuyu Hospital. The position is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services while operating within the policy framework established by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA).
The CEO will oversee the hospital’s administrative, financial, operational, and strategic functions while ensuring sustainable growth, excellent patient outcomes, effective governance, regulatory compliance, and organizational excellence.
The role also involves serving as the institution’s chief representative, strengthening stakeholder relationships, promoting the mission of PCEA, and positioning the hospital to respond effectively to the evolving healthcare environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for providing leadership across multiple functional areas of the hospital.
1. Strategic Leadership and Governance
The CEO will provide strategic direction to ensure the hospital achieves its long-term vision and institutional objectives.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and implementation of the hospital’s strategic plan.
- Translating strategic priorities into operational objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Advising and supporting the Hospital Board through timely, evidence-based reports and strategic recommendations.
- Leading the formulation and implementation of institutional policies and procedures.
- Ensuring that hospital policies remain current through regular review and updates.
Strategic leadership will require balancing healthcare excellence, operational performance, financial sustainability, and organizational growth while remaining aligned with the mission of the institution.
2. Patient Safety and Clinical Quality
The CEO will champion a culture focused on patient safety and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Promoting patient safety through effective safety protocols.
- Strengthening incident reporting systems across the hospital.
- Supporting staff training programs aimed at enhancing patient safety.
- Leading corrective actions to address identified deficiencies.
- Driving targeted quality improvement initiatives throughout the hospital.
This responsibility ensures that patients continue receiving safe, reliable, and high-quality healthcare services.
3. Training and Research
As an institution involved in healthcare education, the hospital requires strong leadership in academic and research programs.
The CEO will:
- Oversee the development and management of hospital training programs.
- Support undergraduate education initiatives.
- Provide oversight for postgraduate training programs.
- Promote research activities within the institution.
- Ensure educational and clinical training programs meet national and international standards.
This function supports the hospital’s role in developing healthcare professionals while advancing medical knowledge and innovation.
4. Financial Management, Procurement, and Sustainability
The Chief Executive Officer will ensure sound financial management practices that support the hospital’s long-term sustainability.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the annual hospital budget.
- Serving as an authorized signatory to hospital accounts and contracts.
- Overseeing procurement activities.
- Supervising supply chain management processes.
- Promoting prudent financial stewardship across all departments.
Effective financial leadership will enable the hospital to continue investing in quality healthcare services while maintaining accountability and responsible resource utilization.
5. Human Capital and Organizational Culture
The CEO will play a central role in building an engaged, high-performing workforce.
Responsibilities include:
- Promoting a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Encouraging innovation throughout the institution.
- Fostering accountability across departments.
- Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
- Promoting staff engagement through inclusive leadership.
- Encouraging open communication across all organizational levels.
- Recognizing excellence and outstanding employee performance.
The role requires cultivating a positive organizational culture that enables employees to deliver quality healthcare services.
6. Compliance, Risk Management and Legal Affairs
The Chief Executive Officer will ensure that the hospital operates within all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.
- Maintaining adherence to accreditation standards.
- Overseeing institutional risk management.
- Supporting organizational compliance initiatives.
- Strengthening governance and accountability structures.
This responsibility safeguards the institution against operational, legal, financial, and regulatory risks.
7. Stakeholder Engagement, External Relations and Customer Care
The CEO will serve as the hospital’s principal representative in engaging both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Representing the hospital at national forums.
- Representing the institution internationally where appropriate.
- Serving as the hospital’s chief spokesperson.
- Overseeing customer care strategies that enhance patient satisfaction and service delivery.
The successful candidate will strengthen partnerships while enhancing the hospital’s public image and institutional reputation.
8. Innovation, Infrastructure, Marketing and Institutional Development
The healthcare industry continues to evolve rapidly, requiring visionary leadership capable of driving innovation.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading innovation in healthcare delivery.
- Driving digital transformation initiatives.
- Improving operational efficiency through technology and innovation.
- Overseeing infrastructure development projects.
- Supervising maintenance and modernization initiatives.
- Leading marketing strategies.
- Supporting brand positioning efforts that strengthen institutional visibility.
The CEO will help position the hospital for long-term growth through modernization and continuous improvement.
9. Spiritual Leadership and Institutional Culture
As a faith-based institution, spiritual leadership remains an important aspect of this executive role.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing visionary spiritual leadership that reflects the hospital’s Christian values.
- Serving as a role model for ethical and Christian leadership.
- Promoting spiritual well-being among staff.
- Supporting patients through a faith-centered institutional culture.
- Encouraging community engagement consistent with the mission of PCEA.
The CEO is expected to uphold the Christian identity of the institution while promoting compassion, integrity, and servant leadership.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should possess:
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Management, Health Administration (MHA), Healthcare Innovation (MHI), or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Relevant professional certification and registration with the appropriate regulatory body.
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of management experience.
- At least ten (10) years in senior leadership within a hospital setting.
- Prior experience in a mission hospital is highly desirable.
Required Competencies and Skills
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Strategic foresight and strong governance capability.
- Financial stewardship and operational excellence.
- Strong people leadership and talent development capabilities.
- Data-driven decision-making skills.
- Digital literacy.
- An innovation mindset.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Crisis leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to define and execute an enterprise-wide AI strategy.
- Born again and committed Christian with evidence of maturity in faith.
Application Requirements
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of academic certificates.
- Copies of professional certificates.
- Testimonials.
- Three referees with their current contacts, including one spiritual leader.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications via email to:
Alternatively, physical applications may be delivered to:
PCEA Head Office
PCEA Jitegemea House
Muhoho Avenue, South C
Nairobi, Kenya
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary General
Presbyterian Church of East Africa
P.O. Box 27573 – 00506
Nairobi
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission of applications is:
24th July, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PCEA Kikuyu Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to maintaining an inclusive working environment for all employees.
