Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation established under Legal Notice No. 4 of 2019 as a Level 6 Referral Hospital. The hospital is equipped with advanced medical technology and modern facilities designed to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services. Through a strong focus on research, innovation, and specialized training, KUTRRH is committed to improving the quality of healthcare in Kenya and beyond.
The hospital continues to expand its leadership team to enhance its service delivery and uphold its mission of providing world-class medical care. The Chief Executive Officer of KUTRRH now invites applications from qualified, experienced, and motivated individuals for the following key positions:
Director, Finance and Planning
Job Reference Number: DFP/VERT 4/2025
The Director of Finance and Planning will oversee the financial management, planning, and budgeting functions of KUTRRH. The position is central to ensuring the hospital’s financial sustainability, transparency, and compliance with public finance management regulations. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of financial strategies that support the hospital’s operational and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial policies, systems, and procedures that promote sound financial management and accountability.
- Lead the preparation and execution of the hospital’s annual budget in consultation with departmental heads and management.
- Provide financial analysis and advice to support strategic planning and informed decision-making by the executive team.
- Monitor financial performance and ensure adherence to approved budgets, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring timely preparation and submission of accurate financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Manage hospital revenue streams, including billing, collections, grants, and donor funds, to ensure efficient financial operations.
- Ensure effective cash flow management, treasury operations, and optimal use of financial resources.
- Oversee procurement planning and expenditure control in line with public finance management laws and hospital policies.
- Coordinate external and internal audits, ensuring prompt implementation of audit recommendations.
- Drive the preparation of financial forecasts, investment analyses, and project appraisals to guide resource allocation and capital planning.
- Provide leadership in risk management and establish internal controls to safeguard the hospital’s assets.
- Lead the formulation of long-term financial strategies that support the hospital’s growth, sustainability, and service expansion.
- Oversee financial capacity building and mentorship of finance department staff to promote professional excellence.
- Collaborate with government agencies, partners, and donors on financial reporting and accountability requirements.
- Support strategic planning and performance monitoring processes to ensure alignment of financial planning with institutional goals.
The Director, Finance and Planning, will be instrumental in ensuring that KUTRRH maintains strong financial discipline, supports innovation in healthcare delivery, and achieves its objectives sustainably and efficiently.
Terms of Service
The successful candidates for all the above positions will serve on a five-year contract, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications online in confidence via the recruitment portal:
recruitment.kutrrh.go.ke
Applicants must clearly indicate the job reference number and the position applied for in the subject line (for example, “Application for Director, ICT – Job Reference Number DICT/VERT3/2025”).
Applicants are required to attach the following documents in PDF format:
- Application letter and Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of National ID
- Copy of valid practicing license (where applicable)
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates (foreign qualifications must be equated to Kenyan standards)
- Testimonials and any other relevant documents
The application letter should include details such as the applicant’s current position, and contact information for three referees (email and telephone).
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted not later than Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
Kahawa West, Northern Bypass Road, Nairobi
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100, GPO Nairobi
Important Notes
- KUTRRH does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing valid clearance certificates from relevant authorities including EACC, DCI, KRA, HELB, CRB, and CUE/KNAQ (for those with foreign qualifications).
- KUTRRH is an equal opportunity employer. Persons living with disabilities, marginalized, and minority groups who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply.
