Hygiene Services Supervisor

· Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the hospital

· Ensure hospital policies and procedures in all aspects of care are adhered to

· Maintain healthy working relationships

· Assist in the organising and controlling of Hygiene Services throughout the entire hospital

· Schedule and supervise all staff within the department

· Devise programmes of work for assigned areas and ensure their satisfactory completion

· Be responsible, when required, for the requisitioning, custody and control of Hygiene items and related records

· Monitor and address attendance in line with absence management policies

· Participate in the financial management of all departmental activities, including inventories, stock management and payroll

· Continuously review staff performance and take appropriate action

· Deal in the first instance with staff grievances and liaise with the Human Resources Department on matters relating to disciplinary and grievance procedures

· Report and investigate all accidents and incidents involving the department, including those relating to third parties

· Organise and conduct training programmes for all departmental staff

· Assist in compiling policies and cleaning schedules for all areas within the hospital campus, including existing and new ancillary buildings

· Participate in reviews of all aspects of the hospital’s hygiene services, making recommendations as required

· Conduct regular quality control audits in line with operational requirements, ensuring timely follow-up and reporting of results

· Ensure staff are fully conversant and compliant with correct and safe working methods

· Participate in the review and development of departmental risk assessments

· Make recommendations regarding economical and effective cleaning equipment and materials

· Inspect all cleaning equipment regularly to ensure it is properly maintained and kept in working order, and arrange maintenance of equipment as required

· Create product specifications for cleaning materials and equipment

· Participate in service development initiatives

· Champion environmental initiatives