Hospital Environmental Services Lead - Infection Control

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Hospital Environmental Services Supervisor to lead the cleaning and sanitation team at Queenstown Provincial Hospital in the Eastern Cape. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, hygienic, and infection-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage housekeeping staff, ensure compliance with healthcare sanitation standards, and implement infection control protocols to support patient safety and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hospital environmental services or housekeeping management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare cleaning standards and infection control principles.
• Proven experience supervising cleaning staff and coordinating teams.
• Strong health, safety, and regulatory compliance awareness in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise environmental services staff and oversee daily cleaning operations.
• Develop and enforce cleaning and disinfection protocols for all hospital areas.
• Ensure adherence to infection control policies to prevent HAIs.
• Conduct quality audits to maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and PPE.
• Train staff on cleaning techniques, chemical safety, and infection control.

Skills

Leadership

Infection control

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Hospital Environmental Services Supervisor to lead the cleaning and sanitation team at Queenstown Provincial Hospital in the Eastern Cape. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, hygienic, and infection-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage housekeeping staff, ensure compliance with healthcare sanitation standards, and implement infection control protocols to support patient safety and