Cleaner: Housekeep /Messenger at National Health Laboratory Services

Main Purpose of the Job

• To perform housekeeping duties, undertake cleaning in areas as directed to ensure the offices and rooms are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Provide a messenger service to the relevant laboratory and Provincial Hospital

Key Job Responsibility

• To clean the different venues/ offices/ rooms/ kitchens/ hallways and stairs on a daily basis to ensure a clean and hygienic condition.  Responsible for vacuuming carpeted areas and spot cleaning carpets.  To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, and shelves.  Sweeping and mopping of floors.  To wash dishes in the kitchens, replenish kitchen supplies and wash/ clean fridges.  To empty waste bins and take waste to designated areas.  To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, showers etc. to ensure hygienic toilet facilities.  To replenish consumable items (Soap/ toilet rolls/ paper towels) and ensure that stock is always available.  To set up tables/ chairs and equipment for events as needed.  Follow health and safety regulations and use chemicals as directed.  Report deficiencies or needs to the Co-ordinator.  Collect specimens and deliver reports to the hospital wards according to set procedures to facilitate work flow and report delivery.  Sorts and distributes internal/courier mail in the receiving office to ensure correct delivery of mail to departments.  Sort and deliver collected specimen to different laboratory departments.  Take telephonic messages in the transport office to ensure operational standards and company image are maintained.  Operate pneumatic tube.

Minimum requirements & key competency

• Grade 10 ( Essential)  Driver Licence( Essential)  1 (one) month on-the-job training  Previous experience in a Laboratory environment ( Essential)  Knowledge of health and safety  Basic understanding of health and safety  Knowledge of cleaning machinery/ cleaning materials and chemicals  Knowledge of logistics of campus / hospital /laboratory departments  Cleaning of high windows Application of various cleaning procedures (e.g. wax)  Strong interpersonal skills  Attention to detail  Communication skills Time management  Good driving skills ( Essential) Interpersonal skills in dealing with clients.

E-mail application to [email protected]