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Hospital Administrator (Aliko Dangote Foundation Surgical & Diagnostic Centre - Kano State) at Dangote
The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. The Group's activities encompass:
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Hospital Administrator (Aliko Dangote Foundation Surgical & Diagnostic Centre - Kano State)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 10 years
- Location Kano
- Job Field Administration / Facilities , Medical / Healthcare
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.
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