• Position Title: Call Center Operator
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Mater Hospital – South B)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Reporting To: Customer Service Supervisor / Administration Manager
• Application Deadline: December 22, 2025
• Category/Department: Customer Care / Front Office
• Salary: Estimated KES 40,000 – 60,000 Monthly (Note: This is an estimate based on 2025 market data from BrighterMonday Kenya and Glassdoor for call center operators in private hospitals, adjusted for Mater’s requirement of Diploma + 3 years experience. Final salary determined by Mater Hospital.)

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Introduction

Mater Misericordiae Hospital, established in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, is seeking a Call Center Operator to manage emergency/internal/external calls, transfer calls accurately, provide information/assistance, greet/direct visitors, handle email messages, update directories, and maintain office equipment while participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Requiring a Diploma in Mass Communication, minimum 3 years experience, keen attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and computer proficiency, this full-time role demands professionalism in a high-volume, faith-based hospital environment. Ideal for organized, empathetic communicators passionate about patient service, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s KES 500 billion healthcare sector and Vision 2030’s quality care goals. This role suits customer-focused, calm-under-pressure individuals ready for impactful, inclusive front-line service in one of Kenya’s leading private hospitals.

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About Mater Misericordiae Hospital

The Mater Hospital was opened in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order of Nuns originating from Ireland. The hospital provides holistic, compassionate care with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of over 1,500 staff serving thousands of patients annually.

Mater fosters a culture of compassion, excellence, and integrity, delivering patient-centred care guided by Catholic values. For Call Center Operators, Mater provides training, supportive teams, and mission purpose, creating a workplace where your voice becomes the first healing touch for patients in a diverse, inclusive environment.

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Main Duties

As Call Center Operator at Mater Hospital, you will be the voice of care. Core duties include:

• Managing emergency calls, transferring to suitable departments, ensuring callers reach the right staff member.
• Providing information and assistance regarding telephone numbers, making calls as requested.
• Handling inquiries and referring them to the appropriate person/service.
• Answering internal/external calls (local/foreign), transferring, taking/relaying messages.
• Greeting and directing visitors, providing assistance as required.
• Receiving email messages, informing/forwarding to recipients.
• Updating electronic telephone directory.
• Typing, photocopying, completing, distributing reception/telephone documents.
• Updating Call Center bulletin/notice board.
• Efficient use of office equipment (PC, calculator, photocopier, fax).
• Ensuring appropriate telephone/conference call utilization.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and reporting.

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Required Qualifications for the Position

• Diploma in Mass Communication
• 3 years working experience
• Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills

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Company Culture and Values

Mater Hospital fosters a culture of compassion, excellence, and integrity, delivering holistic care since 1962. With 1,500+ staff, Mater promotes diversity through inclusive service and youth focus, encouraging collaboration via patient-centred teams. Values of service, dignity, and justice guide operations, with Call Center Operators central to first impressions.

Mater supports growth with training and spiritual care, creating a purposeful workplace. For the Call Center Operator, this means being the caring voice of healing in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030.

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How to Apply

Apply now for the Call Center Operator position at Mater Misericordiae Hospital.

Email application letter + detailed CV + copies of Academic Certificates + 3 referees (with telephone/email) to hrrecruit@materkenya.com by December 22, 2025.

Subject: “Call Center Operator Application”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No fees.

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Expert Tips for Success as Call Center Operator at Mater Hospital: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for Mater Hospital’s Call Center Operator, I prioritize applications that demonstrate emergency call composure, visitor empathy, and accuracy under pressure in healthcare. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no 3 years, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your Diploma and communication skills. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Emergency Call Handling Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek operators who excel in high-stakes calls—50% of shortlists go to candidates with transfer/satisfaction metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Handled 1,000 emergency calls with 98% accurate transfer”) grabs attention, proving your composure.

CV Example:
“Handled 1,000 emergency calls as Call Center Operator candidate with 98% accurate transfer.”
*Why: This showcases your composure, aligning with Mater’s emergency needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 3-year healthcare communicator, I resolved 500 urgent queries with 95% satisfaction, preparing me for Mater Hospital’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s managing needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I transferred 50 critical calls quarterly with 92% speed, aligning with Mater’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your composure with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a transfer/satisfaction metric. Include “Call Center Operator” and “emergency handling” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story. Attach a redacted call log.

Tip 2: Highlight Visitor Greeting with an Assistance Example

Why It Works: Greeting/directing visitors with assistance is core—recruiters prioritize empathetic welcomers. A specific example of greeting (e.g., “Greeted 2,000 visitors with 95% assistance satisfaction”) shows empathy.

CV Example:
“Greeted 2,000 hospital visitors as Operator candidate with 95% assistance satisfaction.”
Why: This quantifies your empathy, aligning with Mater’s visitor needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I directed 500 patients daily with 90% care, preparing me for Mater Hospital’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s greeting needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I assisted 50 visitors quarterly with 92% comfort, aligning with Mater’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your empathy with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Visitor Greeting & Assistance Empathy” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Mater’s directing. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted visitor feedback.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Call Transfer Accuracy with a Department Example

Why It Works: Transferring calls to correct departments accurately is key—recruiters prioritize accurate transferrers. A specific example of transfer (e.g., “Transferred 1,500 calls with 98% department accuracy”) shows accuracy.

CV Example:
“Transferred 1,500 calls as Call Center Operator candidate with 98% department accuracy.”
Why: This quantifies your accuracy, aligning with Mater’s transferring needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I connected 300 internal calls with 95% precision, preparing me for Mater Hospital’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s suitable departments needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I routed 50 calls quarterly with 92% correctness, aligning with Mater’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your accuracy with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Call Transfer Accuracy & Department Precision” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Mater’s respective staff. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted transfer log.

Tip 4: Highlight Information Provision with a Request Example

Why It Works: Providing information/assistance on telephone numbers/calls is valued—recruiters prioritize informative operators. A specific example of provision (e.g., “Provided info for 1,000 requests with 95% satisfaction”) shows informativeness.

CV Example:
“Provided info for 1,000 telephone requests as Operator candidate with 95% satisfaction.”
Why: This quantifies your informativeness, aligning with Mater’s information needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I assisted 200 inquiries with 90% resolution, preparing me for Mater Hospital’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s providing needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I answered 50 requests quarterly with 92% clarity, aligning with Mater’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your informativeness with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Information Provision & Request Assistance” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Mater’s telephone numbers. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted info request.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Email Message Handling with a Forwarding Example

Why It Works: Receiving/informing/forwarding email messages is operational—recruiters prioritize efficient handlers. A specific example of handling (e.g., “Handled 500 email messages with 98% timely forwarding”) shows efficiency.

CV Example:
“Handled 500 email messages as Call Center Operator candidate with 98% timely forwarding.”
Why: This quantifies your efficiency, aligning with Mater’s receiving needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I forwarded 300 messages with 95% accuracy, preparing me for Mater Hospital’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s informing needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I processed 40 emails quarterly with 92% delivery, aligning with Mater’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your efficiency with metrics.

How to Do It: Include an “Email Message Handling & Forwarding Efficiency” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Mater’s internal mail. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted email thread.

Tip 6: Highlight Directory Updating with a Maintenance Example

Why It Works: Updating electronic telephone directory is administrative—recruiters prioritize up-to-date maintainers. A specific example of updating (e.g., “Updated directory for 500 contacts with 98% accuracy”) shows maintenance.

CV Example:
“Updated directory for 500 contacts as Operator candidate with 98% accuracy.”
Why: This quantifies your maintenance, aligning with Mater’s updating needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I maintained 200 records with 95% currency, preparing me for Mater Hospital’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s electronic needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I refreshed 40 directories quarterly with 92% reliability, aligning with Mater’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your maintenance with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Directory Updating & Contact Maintenance” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Mater’s telephone directory. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted directory excerpt.

Tip 7: Highlight Document Administration with a Distribution Example

Why It Works: Typing/photocopying/completing/distributing documents is key—recruiters prioritize administrative distributors. A specific example of administration (e.g., “Distributed 500 documents with 98% accuracy”) shows distribution.

CV Example:
“Distributed 500 administrative documents as Call Center Operator candidate with 98% accuracy.”
Why: This quantifies your distribution, aligning with Mater’s document needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I typed/photocopied 200 files with 95% completeness, preparing me for Mater Hospital’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s routine needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I processed 40 documents quarterly with 92% precision, aligning with Mater’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your distribution with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Document Administration & Distribution Accuracy” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Mater’s reception/telephone. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted document sample.

Tip 8: Highlight Bulletin Board Updating with a Communication Example

Why It Works: Ensuring regular update of Call Center bulletin/notice board update is communication—recruiters prioritize up-to-date communicators. A specific example of updating (e.g., “Updated bulletin for 100 notices with 95% timeliness”) shows communication.

CV Example:
“Updated Call Center bulletin for 100 notices as Operator candidate with 95% timeliness.”
Why: This quantifies your communication, aligning with Mater’s update needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I posted 50 announcements with 90% visibility, preparing me for Mater Hospital’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s regular needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I refreshed 40 boards quarterly with 92% information flow, aligning with Mater’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your communication with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Bulletin Board Updating & Communication Timeliness” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Mater’s Call Center. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted board photo.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Equipment Proficiency with an Office Example

Why It Works: Efficient/effective use of office equipment is required—recruiters prioritize tech-savvy operators. A specific example of proficiency (e.g., “Operated 10 office equipment with 98% uptime”) shows proficiency.

CV Example:
“Operated 10 office equipment as Call Center Operator candidate with 98% uptime.”
Why: This quantifies your proficiency, aligning with Mater’s standard needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I used fax/photocopier with 95% efficiency, preparing me for Mater Hospital’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s efficient needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I maintained 40 devices quarterly with 92% reliability, aligning with Mater’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your proficiency with metrics.

How to Do It: Include an “Equipment Proficiency & Office Uptime” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Mater’s personal computer/calculator. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted equipment log.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Compassionate-Care Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize operators who convey compassionate-care passion and alignment with Mater’s mercy mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to Mater’s goals (e.g., healing voice) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Compassionate Call Center Operator candidate with Diploma Mass Communication, 98% call accuracy, passionate about Mater’s mercy for the vulnerable.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with Mater’s mission.

Cover Letter Example:
“With 95% emergency composure and communication mastery, I’m committed to Mater’s healing first touch.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to Mater’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I comforted 92% distressed callers, ready to be Mater’s voice of mercy.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to Mater’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your call center experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% comforted”), and passion for Mater’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, diploma. Reference Sisters of Mercy. Follow up via hrrecruit@materkenya.com emphasizing Mater’s compassionate vision.

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