Medical Superintendent

About the role

The Nairobi West Hospital is seeking an experienced Medical Superintendent to provide clinical leadership, oversee medical services, and ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee clinical service delivery, supervise medical staff and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strengthen clinical governance, patient safety, infection prevention and quality improvement.
• Monitor clinical performance, patient outcomes, incidents and compliance with hospital policies.
• Lead clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, risk management and corrective actions.
• Promote efficient patient flow, appropriate resource utilization and accurate clinical documentation.
• Prepare clinical performance reports and advise management on service development and operational improvements.

Required profile

• MBChB or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Valid registration and current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• At least seven years of post‑internship clinical experience, including three years in clinical leadership, medical supervision or healthcare management.
• Demonstrated competence in clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, professional ethics and clinical risk management.
• Post‑graduate qualification in healthcare management, public health, clinical governance or a relevant specialty is an advantage.