Deputy Director: Facilities Management at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree / National Diploma in Public Management/Public Administration/ Health service Management. 3 years Managerial experience at Assistant Director Level in Facilities Management. A Valid Driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required:

• Knowledge of Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, National Health Act, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act. People management, financial management, Planning and organising.
• Time management. Leadership, Organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial and budgetary knowledge.
• Human Resource Management and Communication skills. Self-discipline and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Independent, Patience, Commitment, Trustworthiness, Honesty, Accountability, Commitment to excellence, Continuous learning, Amenable to change, Cultural awareness and Project Management. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure effective co-ordination, management and quality of work all the functional components of the systems department within the Hospital i.e. Cleaning, Portering, Linen management, Mortuary, Transport, Messengers, Registry, Food Service, accommodation, Safety & Security, IT and Patient Administration.
• Ensure the effective, efficient and economical utilisation of resources allocated to the institution including the development of staff.
• Manage Contracts of all out-sourced services provided by private companies to ensure compliance with service level agreement.
• Ensure that risk management, safety programs and Ideal Hospital Norms and Standards requirements are adhered to by all staff.
• Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management of allocated resources of the Division.
• Ensure that staff wear proper PPE and Uniform in line with KZN Health Uniform code.
• Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery.
• Perform regular walk abouts in the institution.
• Present reports at management meetings about the state of the institution.
• Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management of allocated resources of the Division.
• Ensure utilities and critical systems reliability with zero downtime for life support systems e.g. generators, medical, gases, HVAC, water and sewer boilers.
• Ensure delivery of services within budget, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and improve efficiency.
• Compile leave plan and update leave registers.
• Implement performance management and development system for staff support clinical services to deliver patient care.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety standards and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Actively support the implementation of revenue enhancement strategy.
• Provide facilities leadership to support planning, implementation and maintenance of infrastructure in line with operational requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Enforce disciplinary code and procedure. Ensure compliance to quality standards.