Medical Director

The Mombasa Hospital is the oldest and largest private healthcare facility in the Coast Province of Kenya. The Hospital is owned by the Mombasa Hospital Association, an association of members.The Association is a company Limited by Guarantee and not having a share capital. It is registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 486 of the Laws of Kenya. • The Hospital is not for a profit and is managed on behalf of the Association by a Management Board 

1. Medical Director

Role Summary

• Reporting to the Administrative Director, the Medical Director will provide strategic clinical leadership, advise the board on new and emerging disease trends, oversee all medical departments and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role balances clinical governance, quality assurance and administrative leadership to optimize healthcare delivery and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical governance - Oversee all medical, surgical and specialized clinical departments. Streamline efficiency and optimal resource management.
• Quality and Safety - Establish and enforce clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and quality improvement programs
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure full compliance with KPMDC, Ministry of Health, and other regulatory bodies
• Staff management - Recruit, mentor credential, and evaluate medical staff and specialists
• Strategic planning - Collaborate with executive management to expand clinical services and optimize resource allocation
• Conflict Resolution - Address complex clinical issues, patient grievances and ethical dilemmas
• Clinical Practice - Accountable to the Administrative on a day-to-day clinical practice

Qualifications

• MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Masters Degree in Medicine (MMed) on related clinical specialty (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obs/Gynae)
• Leadership or Healthcare Management course is an added advantage
• Valid Licence and current retention certificate from KMPDC
• Minimum seven (7) years of clinical experience with atleast three (3) years service as clinical lead or a senor medical management or leadership role in a busy level 4/5/6 Hospitals
• Strong understanding of the Kenyan Healthcare Ecosystem SHA/SHIF operations, private insurance frameworks
• Age (35-55 yrs)

Key Competencies

• Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record in clinical governance and finance acumen
• Ability to manage diverse medical teams in a multi cultural coastal environment
• High level of integrity

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV, cover letter, copies of professional certificates and licenses/retention, names and contacts of three referees to email – recruit@mombasahospital.com by 13th November 2026.