Hospital Administrator (Aliko Dangote Foundation Surgical & Diagnostic Centre - Kano State)

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 Location: Kano State, Nigeria