Port Elizabeth: Facility Manager

About the Role

As a Facility Manager at our esteemed healthcare facility in Port Elizabeth, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our facilities, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will also have the opportunity to identify and implement Social Responsibility Projects, aligning our facility operations with patient care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, cleaning, security, utilities, waste management, and other facility operations.
• Identify and recommend Social Responsibility Projects to the CEO.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to align facility operations with patient care needs.
• Manage vendors and service providers (HVAC, biomedical equipment support, laundry, catering, etc.).
• Develop and manage facility budgets; track costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Direct day-to-day operational aspects of the facility, including administrative, nursing, therapeutic, case management, housekeeping, health and safety, customer service, and human resources.
• Lead facility staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure proper training and performance.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Support psychiatric and general care units by maintaining therapeutic, safe, and calming environments.

Requirements

• Degree in General Nursing Science with Psychiatry (mandatory).
• Registered with SANC MBChB degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a leadership position or healthcare facility management.
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Valid Malpractice Insurance.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare safety standards, infection control, and patient care environments.

Qualifications

No qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information not specified.