About this role
REFERENCE NO. NLAS/DDA/3/2026/4
Qualifications.
The following are the recognized qualifications for the cadre:
- At least fifteen (15) years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Administration Services or in a comparable position in the Private or Public sector;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Transport and logistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Post graduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
- Membership to a relevant professional body;
- Certificate in Leadership Course
- A valid practicing license where applicable;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.
Duties and Responsibilities
Deputy Director, Administration is responsible for the following functions;
- In charge of the Development, implementation and review of health administrative department policies, strategies, standards, guidelines and procedures;
- Coordinating maintenance of workplace environment;
- Coordinating environmental safety, hygiene and sanitation;
- Management of administrative personnel;
- Ensure prudent utilization of resources allocated to the department;
- Coordinate the overall provision of transport and logistics to NLAS staff;
- Control and monitor location and movement of equipment;
- Maintenance custody of hospital assets registers;
- In charge of the proper utilization and allocation of office space and resources;
- Coordinate maintenance of hospital infrastructure and equipment;
- Coordinate the preparation of departmental budgets and work plans;
- Coordinate interdepartmental activities;
- Provide technical advice to the board and Chief Executive Officer on the Administrative function;
- Oversee Management of outsourced services;
- Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs);
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of periodic reports; and
- Ensure training needs of staff working in the department are addressed.
Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale:
NLAS GRADE 3. Kshs. 202,875 x 19,303 – 22,2178 x 19,305 – 241,483 x 19,305 – 260,788 x 19,305 – 280,093 x 19,305 – 299,398 x 19,305 – 318,703 x 19,305 – 338,008 x 19,305 – 357,313 p.m.
Skills
Leadership