Hospital Housekeeping Supervisor: Infection Control Lead

S-Cubed; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Department of Health in the Western Cape invites applications for a housekeeping supervisor role at Alan Blyth Hospital, Kannaland sub-district. The post requires supervision of housekeeping staff, adherence to infection prevention standards, and strong admin skills.

Position offers permanent employment and a competitive annual remuneration package. Applicants should have GETC/Grade 9, experience in a health environment, and be willing to work overtime and relieve in other areas as

Qualifications

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to relieve in other support service areas of the hospital when required.
• General education minimum: GETC/Grade 9 (Std 7).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Household Aids to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the hospital, and to prevent the spread of infection.
• Ensure patients are served the correct diet and ward kitchens remain hygienic.
• Control linen to ensure wards have adequate clean supply.
• Control stock, equipment and inventory; ensure cost-effective resource use.
• Perform administrative and people management duties related to supervision; attend in-service training and disseminate policy updates.

Skills

Housekeeping

Supervisory experience

Administrative experience

Infection prevention knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GETC/Grade 9 (Std 7)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Western Cape Department of Health in the Western Cape invites applications for a housekeeping supervisor role at Alan Blyth Hospital, Kannaland sub-district. The post requires supervision of housekeeping staff, adherence to infection prevention standards, and strong admin skills.

Position offers permanent employment and a competitive annual remuneration package. Applicants should have GETC/Grade 9, experience in a health environment, and be willing to work overtime and relieve in other areas as