Healthcare Facility Sanitation Manager

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, South Africa, seeks a Healthcare Facility Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation at a leading medical center. You will develop and oversee policies, manage a cleaning team, and ensure infection control compliance to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration or Environmental Health, at least 5 years in sanitation management in healthcare, strong leadership, and regulatory knowledge applicable to Pretoria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or Environmental Health required.
• Minimum of 5 years' sanitation management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention and control measures.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge applicable to healthcare facilities in Pretoria.
• Experience training staff and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive sanitation and disinfection protocols for healthcare settings.
• Supervise daily activities of environmental services and cleaning staff.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure infection control and regulatory compliance.
• Procure, manage, and maintain cleaning supplies and equipment for cost-effectiveness.
• Train staff on cleaning techniques, disinfectants, and infection prevention strategies.
• Investigate and address sanitation-related concerns or outbreaks promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Staff training

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or Environmental Health

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Healthcare Facility Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation efforts at a leading medical center in Pretoria . This role is paramount in ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors, adhering to the strictest healthcare standards. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all sanitation policies and procedures, managing a dedicated cleaning team, and ensuring compliance with infection control protocols. Your expertise will directly contribute to patient safety and the overall operational integrity of the healthcare facility in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive sanitation and disinfection protocols specific to healthcare settings.
• Manage and supervise the daily activities of the environmental services and cleaning staff.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with infection control standards and regulatory requirements.
• Procure, manage, and maintain cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Train staff on proper cleaning techniques, the use of disinfectants, and infection prevention strategies.
• Investigate and address any sanitation-related concerns or outbreaks promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sanitation management, preferably within a healthcare environment.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention and control measures.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in regulatory compliance such as those set by health authorities in Pretoria .
• Experience in staff training and performance management.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave policies.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in healthcare sanitation.
• Be part of a vital team dedicated to patient safety and well-being in Gauteng .