Head of Housekeeping Job Placement – Nakasero Hospital Limited (NHL)

Organisation: Nakasero Hospital Limited (NHL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
About US:
Nakasero
Hospital Limited (NHL) is a private hospital in Kampala that opened its doors
to outpatient treatment in March 2009 and inpatient treatment, the same year.
Our mission is to provide quality medical care to patients, to fill the gap
which is created by lack of adequate medical facilities in the country.
Job Summary: The Head of Housekeeping will oversee and control
housekeeping operations and staff of the housekeeping/laundry department. The
incumbent will co-ordinate between housekeeping personnel to inspect assigned
areas to ensure standards are met. The Housekeeper Manager manages many
priorities and demands and is able to solve problems, manage and supervise the
laundry staff, as well as perform the duties of a housekeeper manager as
required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Directs Nakasero Hospital Limited
    housekeeping program to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive conditions
    of establishment.
  • Establishes standards and procedures for work
    of housekeeping staff, and plans work schedules to ensure adequate
    service.
  • The incumbent inspects and evaluates physical
    condition of the hospital’s rooms, and submits to Chief Operating Officer
    recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment,
    and reallocation of space.
  • Periodically inventories supplies and
    equipment.
  • Stays abreast with new and improved cleaning
    methods, products, supplies, and equipment.
  • Organizes and directs departmental training
    programs and evaluates employees performance and working relationship.
  • Recommend and select new furnishings as
    required.
  • Maintains records and prepares periodic
    activity and personnel reports for review by Chief Operating Officer.
  • Coordinates activities with those of other
    departments.
  • May evaluate records to forecast department
    personnel requirements, and to prepare budget.
  • May take a hands-on approach in ensuring
    cleaning duties are consistently performed.
  • Help prepare preliminary housekeeping
    Expenses Budget in liaison with the Chief Operating Officer
  • In charge of the maintenance of Housekeeping
    Manual
  • Prepare daily time sheets
  • Complete all monthly inventories on time
  • Prepare purchase orders and order supplies as
    required
  • In charge of the completion of Weekly Room
    Inspection with Maintenance
  • Handle patients complaints and resolve in a
    timely manner
  • Ensure housekeeping supplies are in good
    condition and readily available on the wards
  • Perform any other duties as may be deemed by
    the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should preferably hold a Degree
    in leisure and hospitality
  • At least three years’ experience in a busy
    similar work environment
  • Good leadership ability and supervisory
    skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Proven ability to make sound decisions
    quickly
  • Keen eye for details
  • Show desire to do precise work.
  • Ability to maintain a customer focused
    attitude and approach to the job
  • Willingness to be very hands-on and take on
    housekeeping tasks on a regular basis
  • Proven team building skills
  • Displays a high standard of excellence in the
    overall daily housekeeping operations
  • Proven ability to build strategic working
    relationships and coaching a staff to excellence
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs and cover
letters via E-mail to hr@nhl.co.ug
Deadline:  30th June,
2016

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