Head of Hospital Operations

St Luke's Hospital - Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's Hospital - Singapore is seeking a Head of Hospital Operations to drive strategic direction and oversee all support services including facilities, biomedical engineering, materials, food & beverage, medical records, security, housekeeping, linen, landscaping and pest control. The role requires strong leadership and a track record in operational management to enable high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will lead diverse teams, manage budgets, collaborate with clinical leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in hospital operations or facilities management.
• Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities management and development of hospital facilities and infrastructure.
• Direct biomedical engineering and equipment management.
• Lead food & beverage, medical records, security, housekeeping, linen, landscaping, and pest control operations.
• Develop and manage department budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with other hospital departments to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration

Job description

The Head of Hospital Operations is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of hospital support services, including facilities management, development, biomedical engineering services, materials management, food & beverage, medical record office, security, housekeeping, linen, landscaping, and pest control. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of support services that enable the hospital to provide high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilities Management and Development

• Facilities Operations: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of hospital facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Facilities Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for facilities development, including capital projects and renovations.

Biomedical Engineering Services

• Medical Equipment Management: Oversee the management of medical equipment, including maintenance, repair, and replacement.
• Equipment Planning: Develop and implement plans for medical equipment acquisition, ensuring alignment with clinical needs and hospital strategic objectives.
• Supply Chain Management: Oversee the procurement, inventory management, and distribution of medical and non-medical supplies.
• Vendor Management: Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Food & Beverage

• Food Services: Oversee the food services department, ensuring high-quality patient meals and nutritional services.
• Food Safety: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards.

Medical Record Office

• 1. Medical Record Management: Oversee the management of patient medical records, ensuring confidentiality, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Security

• Security Services: Oversee the hospital's security department, ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Security Protocols: Develop and implement security protocols and procedures.

Housekeeping and Linen

• Housekeeping Services: Manage the housekeeping department, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Linen Services: Oversee the linen and laundry services, ensuring high-quality and hygienic linen supply.

Landscaping and Pest Control

• Grounds Maintenance: Manage the hospital's grounds and exterior spaces, ensuring a well-maintained and safe environment.
• Pest Control: Oversee pest control services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of department leads and staff.
• Collaborate with other hospital departments to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Develop and manage budgets for hospital operations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., healthcare administration, business administration, facilities management).
• Proven experience in hospital operations, facilities management, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.