Avenue Healthcare is one of East Africa’s leading private healthcare providers, operating three hospitals, 19 medical centers, and a homecare business across Kenya. With over 25 years of experience, Avenue Healthcare is dedicated to delivering high-quality primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services to more than 400,000 patients annually. Our team comprises over 1,000 staff members and 400 specialists, working together to fulfill our mission of exceeding client expectations.
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven professional to join our team as Head of Training/Principal at Avenue Annex – Muthithi. This is a permanent position, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare education.
Purpose Statement
To oversee the sustainable growth and delivery of high-quality education at Avenue Healthcare College, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering an excellent learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Licensure & Accreditation
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements to maintain college licensure and accreditation.
- Foster strong relations with regulatory bodies.
- Facilitate the accreditation of new courses to expand the college’s offerings.
- Implement and enforce all college policies.
- Monitor and evaluate enterprise risk, implementing mitigation measures where necessary.
Quality & Standards
- Oversee curriculum and syllabus control, ensuring alignment with accrediting bodies and Avenue Healthcare College standards.
- Review and evaluate course offerings and curricula to maintain relevance in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Maintain a rigorous internal student evaluation and examination control process.
- Assess the effectiveness of teaching methods and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Ensure the preparation and adherence to national exam standards.
- Oversee, monitor, and evaluate an effective clinical practicum program for students.
Growth & Sustainability
- Drive the college’s growth through increased course offerings and student enrollment.
- Optimize college capacity utilization through efficient class scheduling.
- Maintain strong relations with partner healthcare organizations for student clinical training.
- Ensure that the college has the necessary equipment and training aids, keeping them in optimal working condition.
- Support college branding, marketing, and business development initiatives.
- Oversee revenue cycle management and credit risk control.
- Optimize operating resources for long-term business sustainability.
People & College Experience
- Recruit and retain qualified, skilled, and experienced teaching staff.
- Implement a robust staff performance management system.
- Ensure a rewarding and satisfying learning experience for all students.
- Create a high-performance culture across all college campuses.
- Foster a safe and constructive feedback culture between students and staff.
- Promote student engagement and satisfaction through proactive initiatives.
- Handle any additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
Person Specification
- Educational Background: A Diploma in Nursing or any Allied Healthcare Field. A degree in Administration or Management will be an added advantage.
- Licensure: A valid Nursing Council of Kenya license or membership in a relevant Allied Healthcare Regulatory Body.
- Certifications: Updated Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)/Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
- Trainer Certification: Certification as a trainer for emergency courses (American Heart Association or European Resuscitation Council preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in multi-campus college management.
- Skills:
- Strong stakeholder management abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strategic and commercial acumen to drive business sustainability.
Why Join Avenue Healthcare?
- A dynamic and reputable healthcare institution with a growing footprint in East Africa.
- An opportunity to impact the future of healthcare training by leading a high-quality educational institution.
- A collaborative and rewarding work environment that fosters professional growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
If you are a qualified and motivated professional seeking a fulfilling career challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Application Deadline: 13th February 2025
To apply, send your application via [email protected], quoting the Job Reference Number (ERF0125) and Position (Head of Training/Principal) in your application email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more details about Avenue Healthcare, visit our website: www.avenuehealthcare.com
