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.
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