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Medical Superintendent at Life Care Hospital Kenya
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 5 days ago (31 Aug 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
How to Apply
Send your application to career@lchafrica.com.
Job Description
The Medical Superintendent leads clinical operations at Life Care Hospital, overseeing patient care delivery, quality assurance, and multidisciplinary team performance. They ensure compliance with medical licensing standards and drive continuous improvement in service quality and safety. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are required to manage crises and support staff development. The role reports to senior management and collaborates with administrative functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • MBChB or MD from a recognized medical institution
- • Valid KMPDC registration and practicing license
- • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
- • Additional training in Healthcare Management or Quality Assurance is an advantage
- • Strong leadership, decision‑making, and professional integrity
- • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead and manage multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver high‑quality patient care
- • Ensure compliance with KMPDC registration, licensing requirements, and hospital accreditation standards
- • Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- • Manage crisis and emergency situations, coordinating response and resource allocation
- • Develop and implement healthcare management policies and procedures
- • Foster effective communication and collaboration among medical, nursing, and support staff
- • Monitor performance metrics and drive improvements in patient outcomes
- • Represent the hospital in external professional forums and liaise with regulatory bodies