Facility Manager

Reports: Operations Manager

A. JOB PURPOSE

Support the delivery of quality health care by ensuring that Equipment, Plants, Installations and the Facility and Environment of Care are functional, in good working state, and in serviceable conditions at all times.

B. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.

2. Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations, environmental, health and security standards.

3. Development and adherence to an operating budget for the facility

4. Verify equipment and plant specifications against order.

5. Undertake (or participate in the installation by suppliers), Commissioning and demonstration of medical equipment.

6. Plan for and perform preventive maintenance or service as required by various equipment, facility, installations, and environment of care.

7. Test and calibrate components and equipment following manufacturers’ manuals and troubleshooting techniques using hand tools, power tools and measuring devices.

8. Inspect and test malfunctioning medical and related equipment following manufacturers’ specifications.

9. Disassemble malfunctioning equipment; remove, repair and replace defective parts.

10. Develop SOPs, standard guidelines for the department in various sections.

11. Support procurement and clinical Departments in recommending equipment specifications and offer technical assistance in selection and sourcing of equipment. 

12. Cost Management: Ensure proper processes are in place to control costs. 

13. Participate in the procurement committee/meetings for hospital equipment.

14. Perform departmental equipment inventory and submit relevant reports.

15. Perform weekly Radom check of medical equipment to ensure that they are safe for use. 

16. Develop a risk mitigation strategy such as disaster planning, fire drills etc.

17. Oversee and supervise team of maintenance technicians and external contractors.

18. Any other duties and responsibilities that may be allocated in furtherance of Premier Hospital mandate.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum education level of Degree in Bio Medical Engineering or related field 

• 3 Years working experience , 1 year in a supervisory role in a busy Hospital Set Up.

• Registered by Association of Medical Engineering of Kenya (AMEK)

D. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS

• Strong leadership skills.

• Strong management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate with customers and relay correct information.

• Good time management skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.

• Analytical skills and precision

• Creativity and critical thinking

• Problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Project Management skills

• Meticulous and logical approach to work 

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Organization, time management, and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload.

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and work both collaboratively and independently to meet deadlines.