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• Directs Nakasero Hospital Limited
  housekeeping program to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive conditions
  of establishment.
• Establishes standards and procedures for work
  of housekeeping staff, and plans work schedules to ensure adequate
  service.
• The incumbent inspects and evaluates physical
  condition of the hospital’s rooms, and submits to Chief Operating Officer
  recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment,
  and reallocation of space.
• Periodically inventories supplies and
  equipment.
• Stays abreast with new and improved cleaning
  methods, products, supplies, and equipment.
• Organizes and directs departmental training
  programs and evaluates employees performance and working relationship.
• Recommend and select new furnishings as
  required.
• Maintains records and prepares periodic
  activity and personnel reports for review by Chief Operating Officer.
• Coordinates activities with those of other
  departments.
• May evaluate records to forecast department
  personnel requirements, and to prepare budget.
• May take a hands-on approach in ensuring
  cleaning duties are consistently performed.
• Help prepare preliminary housekeeping
  Expenses Budget in liaison with the Chief Operating Officer
• In charge of the maintenance of Housekeeping
  Manual
• Prepare daily time sheets
• Complete all monthly inventories on time
• Prepare purchase orders and order supplies as
  required
• In charge of the completion of Weekly Room
  Inspection with Maintenance
• Handle patients complaints and resolve in a
  timely manner
• Ensure housekeeping supplies are in good
  condition and readily available on the wards
• Perform any other duties as may be deemed by
  the supervisor.

• The applicant should preferably hold a Degree
  in leisure and hospitality
• At least three years’ experience in a busy
  similar work environment
• Good leadership ability and supervisory
  skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven ability to make sound decisions
  quickly
• Keen eye for details
• Show desire to do precise work.
• Ability to maintain a customer focused
  attitude and approach to the job
• Willingness to be very hands-on and take on
  housekeeping tasks on a regular basis
• Proven team building skills
• Displays a high standard of excellence in the
  overall daily housekeeping operations
• Proven ability to build strategic working
  relationships and coaching a staff to excellence

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