Hospital Administrator (Aliko Dangote Foundation Surgical & Diagnostic Centre)

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