Job Summary
Aliko Dangote Foundation has been actively supporting the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital Kano, and delivering three new medical buildings covering six departments including a new Accident & Emergency building, a new Surgical & Diagnostics Center (SDC) featuring Radiology, Laboratory, CSSD, and Surgery, as well as a new Maternity Complex.
The Hospital Administrator is responsible for the overall administrative and operational management of the ADF Surgical & Diagnostic Centre (SDC) at MMSH Kano.
The role ensures efficient service delivery, optimal utilization of facilities and resources, compliance with operational standards, patient-centered care, and accountability for ADF-funded assets and operations.
The position serves as the key liaison between MMSH management, ADF, government stakeholders, and service providers to ensure sustainable and high-quality healthcare services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the operationalization and day-to-day management of the Surgical & Diagnostic Centre.
Coordinate clinical support services, patient flow, admissions, discharges, diagnostics, and theatre operations.
Oversee facilities, medical equipment, maintenance programs, and asset management systems.
Ensure effective implementation and utilization of hospital information systems and digital platforms.
Drive service excellence, patient satisfaction, institutional culture, and performance improvement initiatives.
Maintain strong governance, compliance, risk management, and resource accountability frameworks.
Coordinate workforce planning, staff performance monitoring, training, and stakeholder engagement.
Monitor quality, safety, infection prevention, and patient experience standards across the facility.
Manage approved budgets, procurement plans, inventory controls, and financial reporting requirements.
Provide regular operational and performance reports to MMSH management and ADF leadership.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Hospital Administration, Health Management, Public Health, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
Relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior administrative or operational role within a large healthcare institution.
Experience managing hospital operations, diagnostic services, healthcare facilities, medical equipment, budgeting, and healthcare systems.
Behavioral Competencies:
Leadership and Accountability
Integrity and Ethical Judgment
Strong Communication Skills
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Resilience and Adaptability
Collaboration and Relationship Management
Customer/Patient Focus
Results Orientation.