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Job Title:       Facilities and Services Manager

Organization: Nakasero
Hospital

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

About US:

Nakasero Hospital is
a private hospital that was started by a group of Consultant Doctors in 2009
who came together with a goal of setting up a world class hospital that would
meet the healthcare needs of Ugandans and East Africans who were seeking
medical treatment outside the region, due to the gap in quality healthcare
services in the country.

Job Summary: The
Facilities and Services Manager will play a significant role in the long-term
planning of the Organization through managing and increasing the effectiveness
and efficiency of Support Services (House Keeping, Estates Management,
Catering, Security and Office Administration), through improvements to each
function as well as coordination and communication between support and business
functions. He/ She is to coordinate all aspects of Environmental & Social
issues and ensure adequate reporting is done as required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

House Keeping

·       
Direct
and control housekeeping operations and staff of the housekeeping/laundry
department.

·       
To
co-ordinate between housekeeping personnel to inspect assigned areas to ensure
standards are met.

Office
Administration

·       
Ensure
the proper running of the office including the management and maintenance of
all office equipment (electronics, furniture, fixtures, stationery,
vehicle/s),office hygiene and orderliness; front office operations (guesting
ushering, telephone and visitor facing communications); company website and
social media platforms, office storehouse and estates management.

·       
Researching
new technologies and alternative methods of efficiency.

·       
Setting
and reviewing budgets and managing cost.

·       
Overseeing
inventory, distribution of goods and facility layout.

Facilities
Management

·       
Use best
business practices to manage and reduce operation costs.

·       
Create a
budget for various facility needs and expenses.

·       
Compare
costs for various services and goods before choosing the best options for the
facility.

·       
Manage
the maintenance of the building by performing repairs or contracting
maintenance services as needed.

·       
Track
building upkeep as well as anticipated long- and short-term improvements and
maintenance.

·       
Keep the
surrounding grounds properly cared for and landscaped.

·       
Handle
certain administrative tasks, such as preparing reports for facility owners.

·       
Ensure
the security of the building by researching and implementing various security
measures, such as surveillance cameras or security staff members.

·       
Respond
to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facility.

Catering

·       
Direct
all aspects of the catering function ensuring quality services.

·       
Direct
the service aspect of the catering department by ensuring timely and accurate
delivery of services.

Security

·       
Ensure
security of life and property in the hospital in a way consistent with hospital
policies.

·       
Responsible
for enhancing and improving physical security and increasingly Identification
of organizational protection goals and objectives, ensuring they’re consistent
with their organizations’ strategic plans.

·       
Recommend
security procedures for access control.

·       
Prepare
reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, violations of
regulations, policies and procedures.

·       
Identify,
investigate, or resolve security breaches.

·       
Any
other duties as may be assigned.

Environment &
Social Management

·       
Coordinate
all E&S related activity

·       
Compile
all required E&S related reports

·       
Be a
champion for E&S related compliance at the hospital

·       
Ensure
that all E&S related policies and procedures are up to date and well
communicated to all stakeholders

o    

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,
Business Computing or related field

·       
At least
Five (5) years of work experience of which 2 should be at managerial level in a
similar corporate setting

·       
Excellent
computer skills and proficient in excel, word, outlook, and access

·       
Excellent
communication skills both verbal and written

·       
Knowledge
of government contract management and +Knowledge and experience in
organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best
practices.

·       
Demonstrated
leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or
initiatives.

·       
Excellent
interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.

·       
Budget development
and oversight experience

·       
A
demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse
workplace

·       
Excellent
people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment
to get the job done

·       
Ability
to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization

·       
High
comfort level working in a diverse environment

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications,
Curriculum vitae and academic certificates to hr@nhl.co.ug or Drop hard copies
at Nakasero Hospital Second Floor, HR Office addressed to the Human Resource
Manager.

Deadline: Friday, 1st May 2020

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