Chief Executive Officer @ Nairobi Hospice

Job Purpose:

To provide strategic, passionate, and inspiring leadership at the Nairobi Hospice, ensuring the organization fulfills its mandate while fostering growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

 Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop, review, and implement strategic plans that align with the Hospice’s mandate, organizational policies, and national guidelines.

 Establish and oversee organizational structures, operating systems, and processes to ensure efficient resource management, effective service delivery, and timely reporting to the Board and stakeholders.

 Guide departmental heads in creating annual work plans and targets aligned with the overall strategy, and monitor their performance and deliverables.

 Ensure financial sustainability through long-term planning, implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, and building relationships with financiers, donors and government agencies

 Develop and nurture partnerships across public and private sectors to influence national policies, enhancing service delivery and stakeholder impact.

 Lead the development of a communication strategy that reinforces the Hospice’s brand and ethos, positioning it as a leader in Palliative Care.

 Oversee new initiatives, including their identification, cost-benefit analysis, resourcing, and execution.

 Serve as an ex-officio member and secretary at Board meetings, ensuring Board decisions are effectively communicated to staff and stakeholders.

 Effectively manage staff recruitment & Induction, training, performance management, and motivation.

 Ensure adherence to organizational policies, high standards of internal controls, and regulatory compliance, including Health and Safety standards.

 Stay informed on developments in Palliative Care, pursue professional growth opportunities, and participate in educational activities.

 Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements including Health and Safety standards.

Expected Qualifications and Requirements:

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

 A degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care Sciences.

 A Diploma in Palliative Care is an added advantage.

Experience:

 A minimum of 10 years of working experience, including at least 3 years in senior management, preferably in palliative or home-based care.

Technical Competencies:

 Proven experience in strategy development and implementation.

 Demonstrable passion for Palliative Care and social work.

 Knowledge of operational systems development and implementation.

 Familiarity with current trends and developments in Palliative Care.

 Proficiency in interpreting financial reports.

 Strong administrative skills.

General Competencies:

 Experience in organizational turnaround is highly desirable.

 Strong leadership skills with a record of managing high-performing teams.

 Excellent communication skills, with experience in brand building, promotions, or public relations being an advantage.

 Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building, maintenance, and networking.

Application Process:

If you are the ideal candidate we are seeking, please submit your application and Curriculum Vitae via email – secretary@nairobihospice.or.ke;

Ensure your application reaches us by 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 28th, 2025.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.