Oasis Healthcare Housekeeping Manager – Homa Bay Programme 2023

Summary

The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for directing and overseeing the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department. The successful candidate will coordinate the activities of the  housekeeping sections including, maintenance, laundry, Cleanliness and Infection control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate operations in all the units including delegation of duties,  allocating tasks and monitoring services.
• Develop and review budgets for all the sub sections.
• Formulate and implement policies for all the sub sections.
• Set work plans for the housekeepers in collaboration with the user departments.
• Review cleanliness of the hospital with periodic spot checks and act accordingly.
• Act upon results of hygiene audits to improve cleanliness.
• Promote patient comfort within the patient rooms.
• Monitor supplies management within the unit including Laundry.
• Periodically audit the linen stock records to ascertain requirements.
• Ensure waste segregation is handled in line with the waste segregation policy.
• Inspect facilities periodically to determine problems and necessary maintenance measures.
• Ensure proper inventory of all the machines is well kept and reports given quarterly.
• Track all the maintenance schedules for all the machines and ensure it is adhered to.
• Prepare weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work.
• Supervise the work of external servicemen during installations, repairs or maintenance.
• In collaboration with Biomedical Engineer, formulate maintenance budgets and ensure compliance
• Participate in coordination of projects like renovations and internal constructions.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and health & safety regulations.

Job Requirements

• A holder of a Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management or its equivalent.
• At least two years of housekeeping management experience in hospital environment
• Good understanding of the Infection Control Procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High customer service and quality attitude
• General business acumen