Description

JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDELINES

Job Title:

Hospital Administrator, Koidu Government Hospital

Work Location:

Kono, Sierra Leone

Department:

Executive

Report to:

Executive Director, PIH Sierra Leone

Requisition Number

4594

Duration of Contract

Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension

Application Status

Internal & External Advert.

Line Management

Yes

Position Overview

The Hospital Administrator is the PIH lead of the Koidu Government Hospital, a 350 teaching and referral hospital in rural Kono District. They are responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and management of the day-to-day operations working in close partnership with Ministry of Health (MOH)-appointed hospital leadership. The Administrator provides direction for the overall hospital master plan, ensures high-quality patient care, and represents the hospital and new Maternal Center of Excellence with government counterparts and other external stakeholders at local and national levels. This role represents PIH within the Hospital Board, collaborating with others to ensure the hospital delivers safe, high-quality and efficient health services. The Hospital Administrator should have prior experience managing hospital facilities, preferably in a low resource setting. They must have a proven track record of leading with integrity, empathy, and have demonstrated strong collaboration amongst colleagues and other stakeholders. This position is for external international applicants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Governance: (60%)

• Coordinate the execution of the hospital’s day-to-day operations and overall master plan as outlined in the co-management collaborative agreement established between MOH and PIH.
• Report regularly to the PIH SL leadership and the Hospital Board on performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Serve as part of the Executive Management Team of PIH SL.
• Ensure compliance with national health policies, laws, and accreditation standards.
• Provide overall supervision of clinical, operational, and administrative functions as well as directly managing the leadership teams for these respective functions
• Provide oversight of the overall KGH master plan, ensuring progress is being centrally tracked regarding hospital infrastructure across the full campus compound and peripheral warehouse and training facilities
• Coordinate the development of the hospital annual budget, monitor financial performance, and ensure fiscal responsibility for the overall KGH/MCOE campus, in partnership with PIH Sierra Leone executive leadership team and the Hospital Board.
• Provide overall management of the hospital budget and financing in partnership with the hospital management committee and hospital finance officer.
• Provide mentorship and support for the senior hospital leadership team and broader workforce, providing capacity building and support for Ministry of Health hospital leadership team
• Promote a culture of accountability, inclusiveness, and continuous learning.

  Quality and Patient Care: (25%)

  • Ensure that KGH receives full accreditation as a regional referral and teaching hospital and that the standards, once the hospital has been accredited, are maintained.
  • Champion clinical quality improvement programs in partnership with medical and nursing leadership.
  • Ensure the hospital meets standards for patient safety, infection control, and clinical outcomes.
  • Ensure effective coordination across departments to deliver seamless patient care.
  • Address critical issues and crises, including patient safety incidents and disaster response.
  • Ensure overall safety and security of the hospital campus, managing patient and visitor flow

    External Representation: (10%)

    • Serve as the hospital’s primary spokesperson with local government, donors, and community stakeholders.
    • Represent the hospital at key national and international forums and health sector events.
    • Host local steering committee meetings with Kono-based community members and leaders
    • Explore and secure new funding streams through partnerships, grants, and philanthropy.

      Additional: (5%)

      • Other duties as delegated to you by your line manager that fall within the scope of work and role level.
      • This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time, and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the postholder.

        Education and Work Experience Requirements:

        • Advanced degree in organizational management, public health, health administration, or related field.
        • 10–15 years of progressive leadership in hospital management or health systems.
        • Demonstrated success in strategic planning, financial oversight, and external representation.
        • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills.
        • Commitment to social justice and healthcare as a human right

          Organisation Profile

          Partners In Health (PIH) is a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health system in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond.

          Misconduct Disclosure

          Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.