Job Description
JOB TITLE: MANAGER- HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY
LOCATION: KISII
VACANCY NO: OHGL/ADMIN/HSK/1/2022
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidate shall coordinate and oversee all the operations of
housekeeping, laundry, Inpatient and maintenance services of the Hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for department’s financial data and statistics
2. Monitoring of unit expenditures
3. Develops and recommends department operating budget and ensure the department
operates within budget
4. Develops work plans and standard operating procedures to ensure smooth flow of work
processes.
5. Coordinates housekeeping activities with other departments
6. Actively communicates with administration and other hospital departments to ensure
service standards are met
7. Inspects the facility periodically to determine problems and necessary maintenance
measures
8. Coordinates internal renovations and constructions
9. Ensures housekeeping induction is done to all Inpatient clients
10. Carries out daily ward rounds to ensure comfort of all the patients
11. Gathers In-patient client feedback and recommends corrective measures.
12. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises functions and activities of the
department
13. Establishes work standards and work flow compliance to Infection Control Procedures
14. Establishes and implements policies and procedures for departmental operations
15. Encourages and mentors staff creativity and innovation
16. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies
17. Proactive in the achievement of the facility goals and objectives
18. Demonstrates quality leadership in meeting performance plans
19. Develops and maintains job descriptions for department staff
20. Any other duty as it may be assigned.
Job Requirements
1. A holder of a Degree/Diploma in Housekeeping, Hospitality Management or its equivalent.
2. Three years of housekeeping management experience preferably in a Hospital set up.
3. High customer service and quality attitude
4. General business acumen
5. Excellent interpersonal skills
6. Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite.