Senior Healthcare Facilities Planner

Placements24; Lorenziberg; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Healthcare Facilities Planner to lead functional programming and space planning for hospitals, clinics, and specialized centers. You will translate clinical needs into architectural requirements and coordinate with clients, hospital staff, and design teams to ensure optimal operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Master’s in a healthcare-related field and at least 7 years of experience in healthcare planning or architecture, with strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 7+ years in healthcare facility planning, programming, or healthcare architecture.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations and clinical workflows.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional programming and space planning for healthcare facilities and renovations.
• Develop space programs, adjacency diagrams, and operational flow analyses.
• Collaborate with clients, hospital admins, and design teams to define requirements.
• Translate clinical needs into architectural/design specifications.
• Support feasibility studies and master planning for healthcare projects.
• Review designs for alignment with programs and efficiency.

Skills

Space planning

Clinical workflows

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Architecture (healthcare focus)

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading healthcare development and consulting firm, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Healthcare Facilities Planner to join their team, with a primary focus on projects in the Queenstown, Eastern Cape region and surrounding areas. This crucial role involves the strategic planning and programming of healthcare facilities, ensuring they meet the complex functional, operational, and clinical needs of modern healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of healthcare delivery models, space utilization, departmental adjacencies, equipment requirements, and regulatory compliance within the healthcare sector. You will work collaboratively with clients, architects, engineers, and medical staff to translate clinical needs into effective facility designs and master plans. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of healthcare infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the functional programming and space planning for new healthcare facilities and renovations, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized centers.
• Develop detailed space programs, adjacency diagrams, and operational flow analyses.
• Collaborate closely with clients, hospital administrators, clinical department heads, and medical staff to ascertain specific functional requirements.
• Translate clinical needs and operational workflows into architectural and design requirements.
• Coordinate with architectural and engineering design teams to ensure the integrated design of facilities meets the specified programs.
• Research and stay abreast of best practices, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements in healthcare facility planning and design.
• Prepare feasibility studies, needs assessments, and master plans for healthcare projects.
• Review and critique architectural designs to ensure alignment with functional programs and operational efficiencies.
• Assist in the selection and planning for major medical equipment integration within facility designs.
• Manage client relationships and present planning concepts and reports effectively.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Architecture (with a healthcare focus), or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience specifically in healthcare facility planning, programming, or healthcare architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in developing functional programs and space plans for complex healthcare projects.
• Thorough understanding of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and departmental interrelationships.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, building codes, and infection control principles applicable in South Africa .
• Proficiency in using planning and design software, including CAD, BIM, and potentially specialized healthcare planning tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating successful healthcare planning projects is required.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, reflecting the specialized nature of this role and the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive benefits include private medical insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous paid leave.
• We provide excellent opportunities for professional development, including access to industry conferences, specialized training programs, and career advancement within a growing organization.
• This role offers the unique satisfaction of contributing to the improvement of healthcare services in the Eastern Cape .
• Join a dedicated team focused on creating optimal healthcare environments.