Technical Manager – (Generalist) – Hospitals

Oct 5, 2020 | Middle Managerial Positions

This challenging role reports to the Managing Director and requires a person capable of managing the hospital facilities, infrastructure, assets, equipment, project management, and formulation and developing of maintenance strategies.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Management of the hospital facilities, infrastructure and assets/equipment. a. Implementation of the organisation’s policy to manage and maintain facilities

Keeping a register of all facilities, infrastructure and assets/equipment
Implementation of company Policy and Procedures to manage and maintain the hospital facilities and assets. Enforcement of hospital Policies and Procedures to staff members as well as contractors to ensure mitigating of all risks
Management of risks related to Hospital Technical infrastructure and assets related to all plant and equipment (Clinical and non-clinical)
Monitoring compliance with relevant regulations governing plant and equipment maintenance e.g. NSSA regulation

2. Scheduled and adhoc maintenance strategy formulation. a. Equipment acquisition, upgrade, replacement and maintenance strategy formulation and execution.

Management of all the maintenance management system and ensuring that all equipment risks are managed to ensure that all repair and maintenance is conducted as and when required
Custodian of the asset management database ensuring reliability and validity of all data.
Preparing monthly reports and as requested, reports on staff, contractors, facility and assets of the hospital.
Financial and budgetary responsibility for the technical services department.
Management of all staff in the Technical Department

3. Project Management for different hospital projects. a. Safety custodian of all projects at the facility.

Project management of all building/renovation projects.
Managing Technical related Purchasing and Expenditure for the hospital.
Proper planning of use of resources

4. Management of contractor performance. a. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Quality and safety assurance during and after completion of contracts.

 5. Monitoring of the hospital compliance with statutory requirements on equipment and facilities.

Knowledge and Experience Required

A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Bio Medical Engineering/Engineering Mechatronics, or any related qualification. Diploma in Project Management. And experience in medical equipment or alike. Master’s in Business Administration an added advantage.

Please email CV to Colin Roberts – colin@valcol.co.zw