Role Purpose
The Hospital Administrator / Manager ensures the efficient, safe, and uninterrupted functioning of all non-clinical hospital operations. The role provides leadership over facilities management, biomedical equipment, maintenance services, and medical supply systems to support high-quality patient care delivery in a rural healthcare environment.

The position serves as the operational bridge between clinical leadership and support services, translating institutional strategy into daily operational excellence.

Impact of the Role
The Hospital Administrator directly strengthens patient care delivery by ensuring that infrastructure, equipment, and supply systems operate reliably and efficiently. In a rural health setting like Kigutu, this role is critical to sustaining safe, continuous, and quality healthcare services.

Core Accountability Areas
Facilities & Maintenance Oversight

Lead all day-to-day maintenance activities.
Ensure preventive maintenance scheduling and compliance.
Guarantee continuous availability of utilities (water, power, waste systems).
Supervise maintenance and technical staff.
Maintain infrastructure safety and regulatory compliance.
Biomedical Equipment Management

Provide administrative oversight of biomedical equipment management to ensure that systems for inventory, maintenance, calibration, and repair are functioning effectively.
Work in coordination with the Biomedical Supervisor to ensure the availability and functionality of critical clinical equipment.
Monitor reports on equipment status, downtime, and maintenance activities, and ensure timely resolution of issues affecting clinical services.
Support planning and budgeting for equipment procurement, replacement, and upgrades in alignment with hospital needs and strategic priorities.
Ensure that biomedical equipment management processes comply with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate coordination between clinical departments, procurement, and the biomedical unit to ensure efficient equipment utilization and maintenance.
Medical Supplies & Operational Readiness

Ensure adequate availability of essential medical supplies and consumables.
Prevent stock-outs through effective coordination with procurement and stores.
Monitor storage standards and inventory controls.
Conduct periodic stock audits.
Budget & Resource Management

Prepare and manage operational budgets (maintenance, equipment, and infrastructure).
Monitor expenditures and ensure cost-efficiency.
Support capital planning initiatives.
Compliance, Risk & Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health standards and organizational policies.
Maintain readiness for audits and inspections.
Support infection prevention infrastructure and safety systems.
in coordination with the Security Manager, ensures the prevention of security risks.
Team Leadership & Coordination

Supervise maintenance and technical staff performance.
Strengthen operational SOPs and workflow systems.
Participate in hospital leadership meetings.
Facilitate coordination between clinical and operations departments.
Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Hospital Administration, Health Management, Public Health, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Additional training in health systems management, hospital operations, or healthcare administration is an asset.
Professional Experience

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in hospital operations, healthcare administration, or facility management.
Proven experience managing hospital support services, infrastructure, and operational systems.
Experience working in resource-limited or rural healthcare environments is highly desirable.
Experience supervising technical, maintenance, or operational teams.
Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of hospital operations, infrastructure management, and healthcare support services.
Familiarity with biomedical equipment management systems and maintenance coordination.
Knowledge of healthcare supply chain management and inventory control systems.
Experience in budget planning, financial monitoring, and resource management.
Understanding of healthcare regulatory compliance, safety standards, and quality assurance systems.
Skills and Competencies

Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and coordination skills with both clinical and non-clinical teams.
Ability to analyze operational data and make strategic decisions.
High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Language Requirements

Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
Knowledge of Kirundi is an advantage.

Please email the following documents the subject line: Hospital Administrator / Manager.

A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position
Your current resume/CV
Contact details for three (3) professional references (including one former supervisor) Deadline
Certified copy of diplomas and training certificates
Job Certificates