Job offer: Supervisory Hospital Attendant - Port Maria Hospital

OrganisationNorth East Regional Health Authority, JamaicaReferenceVAC-54370Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationSt. MarySalary & Benefits$1,332,574 € $1,584,011 per annumDate Posted10/10/2024Expiry Date25/10/2024The North-East Regional Health Authority is seeking a strong, dynamic, and proactive individual to fill the position of Supervisory Hospital Attendant for the Port Maria Hospital.

 

Job Purpose:

Under the general direction of the Hospital Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision of housekeeping personnel in all departments; coordinating activities to ensure areas are properly cleaned in a timely manner; preparing rosters, assigning duties, inspecting work, investigating complaints regarding housekeeping services, and taking corrective action(s). 

 

Requirements:

• Grade 9 Primary Education 
• NCTVET certificate in Housekeeping (Level 2-3) 
• Certificate in Supervisory Management 
• A minimum of one (1) year work experience in a similar position would be an asset. 

 

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing rosters and assigning work to cleaning personnel for all areas of the hospital, and selected residences. 
• Ensuring standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness are maintained throughout the facility and taking corrective actions where necessary. 
• Attending Infection Control Committee meetings. 
• Inspecting work of Hospital Attendants assigned to the laundry for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness. 
• Supervising operations of Laundry, ensuring timely washing, drying, repairing of linen and distribution to wards. 
• Ensuring proper management of shifts. 
• Ordering and maintaining stocks to ensure adequate supplies of cleaning materials/tools are available for use. 

 

 

 

 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.