Healthcare Environmental Services Lead – Infection Control

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid benefits

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria East, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Environmental Services Supervisor to lead the hospital's cleaning operations and infection control program. You will manage a team, schedule daily tasks, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

The role offers opportunities for professional development within a reputable healthcare organization, with a focus on safety and patient care in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in environmental services or hospital housekeeping management, preferably within a hospital setting in Pretoria East.
• Proven experience in supervising and leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, disinfection protocols, and infection control in healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with healthcare waste management regulations.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate a team of environmental services staff, ensuring efficient performance and adherence to standards in Pretoria East.
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules for all hospital areas, including patient rooms, operating theatres, labs, and common spaces.
• Implement and enforce infection control policies and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Monitor the quality of cleaning services through regular inspections and feedback mechanisms.
• Manage inventory and procurement of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness and availability.
• Maintain detailed records of staff schedules, training, cleaning activities, and inventory.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning needs and assist in managing environmental aspects of emergency situations.
• Ensure proper waste management and disposal procedures are followed according to healthcare regulations.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment within the environmental services department in Gauteng.

Skills

Team leadership

Infection control

Cleaning protocols

Waste management

Record keeping

Communication

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria East, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Environmental Services Supervisor to lead the hospital's cleaning operations and infection control program. You will manage a team, schedule daily tasks, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

The role offers opportunities for professional development within a reputable healthcare organization, with a focus on safety and patient care in a busy hospital environment.