Hospital Facility Manager

A hospital facility manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and optimal environment of a healthcare facility. They wear many hats, juggling a diverse range of duties and responsibilities that can be broadly categorized into the following areas:

Overall Management and Operations:

Budgeting and financial management: 

• Overseeing the facility's budget, allocating resources efficiently, and ensuring financial stability.

Strategic planning and project management:

• Leading the development and implementation of strategies for facility improvement, maintenance, and expansion.

Contract management: 

• Negotiating and managing contracts with vendors for services like housekeeping, security, waste disposal, and equipment maintenance.

Compliance and regulations: 

• Ensuring the facility adheres to all relevant healthcare regulations and codes, including safety standards, environmental codes, and accessibility requirements.

Risk management: 

• Identifying and mitigating potential risks related to safety, security, and environmental hazards.

Emergency preparedness and response: 

• Developing and implementing emergency plans for fires, natural disasters, power outages, and other contingencies.

Facilities Management and Maintenance:

Preventive maintenance: 

• Overseeing the routine maintenance of all building systems, equipment, and utilities to prevent potential problems and ensure smooth operation.

Facility repairs and renovations: 

• Managing repairs and renovations to the building infrastructure, grounds, and equipment.

Sustainability initiatives: 

• Implementing green practices and energy-saving measures to reduce the facility's environmental impact.

Inventory management: 

• Ensuring adequate supplies of essential materials and equipment are available.

Technology infrastructure:

• Overseeing the maintenance and upgrades of IT systems and communication networks.

Environment and Safety:

Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment: 

• Enforcing hygiene standards, managing waste disposal, and ensuring proper ventilation and temperature control.

Security and access control: 

• Implementing security measures, managing access to restricted areas, and ensuring patient and staff safety.

Infection control: 

• Implementing and monitoring infection control protocols to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

Emergency preparedness and response: 

• Ensuring the facility is equipped and prepared to handle emergencies.

Human Resources and Communication:

Team management:

• Leading and motivating the facility management team, including maintenance staff, housekeeping personnel, security guards, and administrative staff.

Performance management: 

• Setting performance goals, providing feedback, and evaluating the performance of the facility management team.

Communication and collaboration: 

• Maintaining open communication channels with hospital administration, medical staff, patients, and other stakeholders.

Conflict resolution: 

• Addressing and resolving issues that may arise within the facility.

Leadership and Strategic Thinking:

Staying abreast of industry trends:

• Continuously researching and implementing new technologies and best practices in facility management.

Identifying and proposing improvements: 

• Proactively identifying areas for improvement within the facility and developing solutions.

Advocating for the needs of the facility:

• Communicating the needs of the facility to the hospital administration and advocating for necessary resources.
• In essence, a hospital facility manager is a jack-of-all-trades, juggling administrative, operational, financial, technical, and human resource responsibilities. They act as the vital link between the physical structure of the hospital and the smooth delivery of healthcare services, ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Number of Candidate  : 1

Job Requirements

Essential Skills and Characteristics

• Work experience 2-10 years

How to Apply

Please write title your application with subject line. To all Candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their applications (Cover Letter) including detailed documents with CV. Our company address: A.A CMC, In front of Sunshine Real State, Axon Neurology Specialty Centre.

Telephone No. 251 911343057/ 251 974788888 email address: [email protected]