Housekeeping Supervisor Job Opportunity at Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu 2013
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.
The hospital is part of a network of health facilities in East Africa which include: Clinics, Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa, Aga Khan Hospital Dar es salaam and Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi.
It provides medical care to the population of western Kenya region and works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex cases.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, ISO 15189:2007 accreditation for laboratory services and is moving towards Joint Commission International Accreditation.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has also expanded its services to Kisii, Kakamega, Busia, Kisumu and Bungoma Counties.
The Hospital is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Housekeeping Supervisor
Overall Responsibility
The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and maintaining a clean and hygienic environment by planning, organizing and controlling Cleaning and Laundry services within the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform regular rounds within the hospital to ensure a clean and hygienic environment.
- Supervise and direct staff members in the department. This will include preparing monthly duty Rota and daily duty allocation to the staff members.
- Ensure that all policies and procedures on personnel, equipment and supplies are in place and adhered to.
- Identify suitable linen, equipment, detergents and fumigation agents as and when necessary.
- Perform quality improvement rounds to include all areas within the hospital to influence a safe patient care environment.
- Identify staff training needs as well as help coordinate continous training programmes for employees.
- Organise and hold regular departmental meetings to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and team work.
Requirements
- Certificate in Housekeeping & Laundry and above.
- Minimum two years working experience in a similar position.
- Excellent PR and communication skills.
Applications including detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees should be forwarded by 15th August, 2013 to:
The Human Resources Department
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530 – 40100
Kisumu
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530 – 40100
Kisumu
E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org