Facility Manager at Caring Habitat

Job Description

• The Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hospital's physical environment and facility, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant setting for patients, staff, and visitors.
• This pivotal role is critical to supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities
Maintenance and Operations Management:

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs for all hospital infrastructure, buildings, grounds, and critical systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, fire safety).
• Ensure the continuous and reliable operation of essential utilities and emergency power systems.
• Manage day-to-day facility operations, including internal repairs, cleanliness, housekeeping, and general upkeep of patient care areas, offices, and common spaces.
• Oversee the management of non-medical equipment (e.g., elevators, refrigeration units, kitchen equipment).

Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management:

• Ensure the hospital is in continuous compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards.
• Develop, manage, and enforce all life safety, fire safety, and security programs and policies.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify and promptly address potential hazards.
• Oversee the management and disposal of hazardous and medical waste in accordance with strict regulatory guidelines.
• Manage security protocols, access controls, and surveillance systems to protect occupants and assets.

Environmental and Quality of Care:

• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and sterile Environment of Care (EoC) that directly supports clinical operations and patient well-being.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, infection control, and orderliness across the facility, coordinating closely with Infection Control and Clinical leadership.
• Implement sustainability initiatives, focusing on energy conservation, water management, and reduced environmental impact.

Project and Capital Management:

• Manage and oversee construction, renovation, and major facility upgrade projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, schedule, and all healthcare building codes.
• Coordinate internal resources and external contractors for project completion, minimizing disruption to patient care.
• Contribute to the development of the annual capital expenditure budget for facilities-related improvements and asset replacement.

Financial and Vendor Management:

• Prepare, monitor, and manage the facility department's operating and capital budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Select, negotiate, and manage contracts and service agreements with external vendors and contractors, ensuring quality, value, and timely service delivery.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the facility management team, including technicians, maintenance staff, and environmental services personnel.
• Coordinate and collaborate effectively with clinical, administrative, and departmental leaders to understand and meet their facility needs.
• Develop and implement training programs for staff on safety procedures, equipment operation, and facility protocols.

Qualifications Required

• B.Sc / B.Tech / HND in Engineering and other related disciplines
• At least 3 - 4 years of experience as a Facility Manager in a similar Industry.