Job particulars
- Job title
- Head of Theatre
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Medical
- Level
- Management
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 18 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate theatre operations, surgical scheduling, emergency procedures and theatre utilisation.
- Ensure compliance with surgical safety protocols, infection prevention and control standards, clinical guidelines and hospital policies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary surgical teams and oversee theatre staffing, equipment, supplies and inventory.
- Monitor theatre performance, patient safety, surgical outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Lead clinical audits, risk management and quality improvement initiatives.
- Prepare performance reports and advise Hospital Management on operational improvements.
Candidate requirements
- MBChB or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
- Recognized postgraduate specialist qualification in anesthesia.
- Recognition as a Medical Consultant, with valid registration and a current practising license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
- At least five (5) years of post-specialization clinical experience, including substantial experience in theatre operations and surgical services management.
- Demonstrated leadership, multidisciplinary team coordination, clinical governance and patient safety experience.
- Strong organizational, communication, decision-making and resource management skills. Healthcare accreditation and quality improvement experience will be an added advantage.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services