REF: TNH/HRD/HK/08/21
Reporting to Support Services Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and supervise the outsourced cleaning and pottering services in the hospital to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Schedule and supervise cleaning and pottering services and carry out routine inspection of assigned areas to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards in line established guidelines.
Prepare and monitor execution of checklists for assigned areas to ensure full compliance to cleaning standards.
Carry out staff induction and continuous training for new and existing outsourced cleaning and pottering staff to ensure they understand and adhere to the hospital’s code of conduct.
Participate in checking the quality of housekeeping consumables samples during the tendering process to ensure they meet the required standards.
Monitor the usage of housekeeping consumables and advise the requisitioning authority on the minimum order levels to ensure their availability and accountable use.
Carry out monthly evaluation of cleaning and pottering services and prepare related reports to ensure feedback on the services is duly received and documented.
Identify and report all repairs and maintenance issues in assigned areas and follow up with maintenance department to ensure timely closure.
Ensure proper segregation, handling, and transportation of hospital waste in line with waste management guidelines.
Participate in the vetting of all outsourced cleaning and pottering staff and monitor validity
of required certificates and vaccinations to ensure the hospital has the right calibre cleaning and pottering staff.
Ensure outsourced cleaning and pottering services staff wear appropriate PPEs as they
work in the different hospital sections to prevent cross contamination.
Receive and attend to complaints related to cleaning and pottering services and follow up to ensure timely closure; and
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Hospitality Management from a recognized institution.
Minimum of 3 years’ housekeeping experience in a hospital or hospitality environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Housekeeping skills
Knowledge in the use of different machines, floor finishes and cleaning requirements
Contract administration skills
Ability to think on one’s feet – Agility
Problem solving skills
Attention to detail
Planning and organizing skills
Customer service skills
Accountability
Integrity
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 7th September 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates.The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees.
Head of Human Resources
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
email: recruitment@nbihosp.org
Apply via :
recruitment@nbihosp.org
