Job summary

Mother Amadea Mission Hospital, a Level 4 healthcare facility, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Hospital Matron with a strong background in maternity management. This role is vital in leading our nursing team, especially within our maternity department, to ensure exceptional patient care and support for mothers and newborns.

Min Qualification:

Bachelors

Experience Level:

Mid level

Experience Length:

5 years

Language Requirement:

English, Swahili

Working Hours:

Full Time - 9 to 5

Applicant Location:

Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

The ideal candidate will bring both advanced clinical skills and effective leadership qualities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the nursing staff with a specific emphasis on maternity management, ensuring safe, patient-centered care during prenatal, delivery, and postnatal stages.
• Oversee patient admissions, discharges, and maternity care plans, aligning with hospital standards and best practices for maternal and infant health.
• Develop and implement maternity-focused policies and procedures in collaboration with hospital leadership to uphold quality care standards.
• Ensure adequate staffing and resource management in the maternity ward, adapting schedules to meet patient needs.
• Provide continuous training, mentorship, and support for nursing staff in both clinical skills and essential soft skills, including empathy, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and training sessions focused on enhancing both practical and interpersonal skills of the maternity staff.
• Foster effective communication with patients and families, addressing concerns to enhance patient experience and promote a compassionate environment.
• Ensure strict compliance with healthcare regulations, patient safety protocols, and infection control standards within the maternity department.

Minimum Qualification and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or a related field; a Master’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or Healthcare Management is advantageous.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Kenya.
• At least 5 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 2 years in maternity or obstetric management and 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated expertise in both practical maternity care and soft skills essential for high-quality patient interactions.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulations, specifically regarding maternity care in Level 4 hospitals.

• Lead and supervise the nursing staff with a specific emphasis on maternity management, ensuring safe, patient-centered care during prenatal, delivery, and postnatal stages.
• Oversee patient admissions, discharges, and maternity care plans, aligning with hospital standards and best practices for maternal and infant health.
• Develop and implement maternity-focused policies and procedures in collaboration with hospital leadership to uphold quality care standards.
• Ensure adequate staffing and resource management in the maternity ward, adapting schedules to meet patient needs.
• Provide continuous training, mentorship, and support for nursing staff in both clinical skills and essential soft skills, including empathy, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and training sessions focused on enhancing both practical and interpersonal skills of the maternity staff.
• Foster effective communication with patients and families, addressing concerns to enhance patient experience and promote a compassionate environment.
• Ensure strict compliance with healthcare regulations, patient safety protocols, and infection control standards within the maternity department.

• Strong leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Expertise in practical maternity care
• Expertise in soft skills essential for high-quality patient interactions
• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulations, specifically regarding maternity care in Level 4 hospitals

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or a related field
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or Healthcare Management is advantageous
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Kenya