Head Administrator (Hospital) at Development Africa

Development Africa is a humanitarian international non-governmental organization working across Nigeria to foster sustainable development in various sectors, with a primary focus on healthcare and education.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Administrator (Hospital)

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Head of Administration who is responsible for overseeing all administrative functions within the hospital to ensure efficient, compliant, and well-coordinated operations.
• The role provides leadership in facility management, office administration, support services, and general operations, ensuring a safe, organized, and conducive environment for quality healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hospital’s administrative team, including front desk, support staff, and office personnel.
• Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day administrative operations across all departments.
• Provide strategic administrative support to senior management.
• Oversee maintenance and functionality of hospital facilities, utilities, and equipment.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage relationships with service providers (cleaning, security, maintenance, waste disposal).
• Coordinate space management and office allocation.
• Oversee selection, contracting, and performance monitoring of vendors and service providers.
• Ensure all service contracts are up-to-date and compliant with organizational policies.
• Negotiate service agreements to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality service delivery.
• Supervise administrative support services including transport coordination, office supplies, and utilities management.
• Ensure availability and proper utilization of office equipment and resources.
• Oversee travel arrangements, accommodation, and logistics for staff where required.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor regulations, and local regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor health, safety, and security protocols within the hospital.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Develop and manage the administrative budget.
• Monitor expenses and implement cost-control measures.
• Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of administrative resources.
• Prepare administrative reports for senior management.
• Coordinate with supply chain, HR, finance, and clinical teams to support hospital operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in administrative processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or a related field (Master’s Degree is an added advantage).
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in administration, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a hospital or INGO setting.
• Strong knowledge of facility management, vendor management, and administrative systems.
• Experience working in regulated healthcare environments is highly desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online