DEPUTY MANAGER, FACILITIES & BUILDING MAINTENANCE/ SAFETY SERVICES

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad seeks a Deputy Manager to lead Facilities & Building Maintenance and Safety Services. This role ensures quality, risk, safety and sustainability across the healthcare network, with emphasis on sterile processing and compliant operations.

You will manage preventive and corrective maintenance, monitor contractors, and drive CAPA, RCA and QA activities, while promoting a safety-first culture and continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in engineering, biomedical, healthcare, quality or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years relevant experience in healthcare support services or hospital ops.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/13485, MSQH, and relevant safety regulations.
• Experience in maintenance planning, infection control, CAPA and RCA.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities, maintenance and utilities in the sterile processing centre.
• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance; monitor performance of vendors.
• Ensure calibration, validation, and compliance schedules are met.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure infection control and safety requirements.
• Support quality management system, audits, and CAPA/RCA activities.
• Drive sustainability, energy efficiency and digitalization initiatives.

Skills

Facilities management

Maintenance planning

Infection control

CAPA RCA

Audits & compliance

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Diploma / Degree in Engineering, Biomedical, Healthcare, Quality, or related field

Job description

DEPUTY MANAGER, FACILITIES & BUILDING MAINTENANCE/ SAFETY SERVICES

Responsible for managing facilities and maintenance functions, ensuring adherence to quality, risk, safety, and sustainability requirements, and supporting the organization in delivering safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Facilities & Maintenance Management:

• Manage overall facility maintenance and utilities within the sterile processing centre.
• Ensure operational readiness and functionality of:
• Autoclaves
• RO water systems
• Air compressors
• HVAC systems
• Temperature & humidity monitoring systems
• Cleanroom and decontamination infrastructure
• General building infrastructure
• Coordinate preventive maintenance (PM) and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Monitor maintenance contractors and service providers performance.
• Ensure calibration and validation activities are conducted according to schedule.
• Monitor equipment downtime and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure statutory inspection and licensing requirements are complied with.

Quality Management:

• Support implementation and maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with:
• ISO 9001
• ISO 13485
• MSQH
• MSSA guidelines
• Internal SOPs and Work Instructions
• Participate in investigation of non-conformities, complaints, and rejected sets.
• Coordinate CAPA, RCA, Fishbone Analysis, and risk assessments.
• Ensure proper documentation control and record retention.
• Support internal and external audits.

Risk & Compliance Management:

• Conduct operational and process risk assessments.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention and control requirements.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance related to:
• Occupational safety
• DOE / JKKP requirements
• Monitor incident reporting and corrective actions.
• Develop mitigation plans for operational risks.

Safety & Environment:

• Promote workplace safety culture and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections and hazard identification activities.
• Monitor PPE compliance and staff safety awareness.
• Ensure chemical handling and storage compliance.
• Monitor environmental and waste management practices.

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement:

• Support sustainability initiatives including:
• Water conservation
• Energy efficiency
• Chemical usage optimization
• Monitor utility consumption trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in process improvement and operational efficiency projects.
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement culture.
  

Training & Competency

• Coordinate staff training and competency programs.
• Ensure competency assessments are conducted according to schedule.
• Support development of SOPs, WI, and training materials.
• Conduct awareness sessions related to quality, safety, and compliance.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering, Biomedical, Healthcare, Quality, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years relevant experience.
• Experience in healthcare support services / CSSD / sterile processing / hospital operations preferred.
• Knowledge in:
• ISO 9001 / ISO 13485
• MSQH standards
• Facilities management
• Maintenance planning
• Infection control
• CAPA & RCA
• Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage cross-functional coordination and audits.
• Proficient in report preparation and documentation control.

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Healthcare Services More than 10,000 employees

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

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