ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenyatta National Hospital Order, 2026
15. Chief Executive Officer
Edition: 2026-06-05 · In force
15. Chief Executive Officer
(1)The Board shall appoint a qualified person to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital through an open, transparent and competitive recruitment process.(2)A person shall qualify for appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, where the person—(a)holds a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline, social sciences, management or administration from a university recognized in Kenya;(b)holds a Master’s degree in a health-related discipline, social sciences, management or administration from a university recognized in Kenya;(c)has at least fifteen years’ experience in the public or private sector, with at least ten years’ experience in a senior management position;(d)holds at least ten years’ post-qualification professional experience;(e)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(3)The Chief Executive Officer shall serve on such terms and conditions as the Board may determine.(4)The Chief Executive Officer shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of three years.(5)The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible to the Board in the performance of the functions and duties of the office.(6)The Chief Executive Officer shall—(a)be the accounting officer of the Hospital;(b)implement the decisions of the Board;(c)be responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of the Hospital;(d)co-ordinate and supervise the staff of the Hospital; and(e)perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Board under this Order or any other written law.