Cedarcrest Hospitals was founded in Abuja in January 2008 and was formerly known as Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics. Within a few years, the hospital expanded its scope of practice into a full-fledged private multispecialty hospital. The core vision of the organisation is to provide world-class healthcare services to patients in Nigeria, West Africa, and globally.
With hospitals located in both Abuja and Lagos, our services accommodate over one hundred (100) beds and provide services and facilities such as emergency / trauma center, a helipad, major radiology diagnostic center, a prosthetic manufacturing plant, an oxygen manufacturing plant, modular surgical operating theatres, cardiac catheterization unit and several other facilities that make for a modern multispecialty hospital.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Facilities Officer
Job Code: #T00004 Location: Abuja
The Role
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, theFacilities Officer will ensure the coordination or all activities in the hospitals facilities, ensuring that health and safety standards are met, and arranging for repairs and maintenance when needed.
Duties also include coordinating and liaising with vendors, tracking expenses, invoices and overall vendor management.
The incumbent will also be responsible for managing the implementation of work spaces, coordinating with the Maintenance team to design, acquire, and install modular furniture for offices and patient rooms. The Facilities coordinates the management of the hospitals off site locations and guest houses, preparing monthly occupancy reports for management.
Additionally they will coordinate and monitor vendor’s performance through performing building related services and assist management to develop and evaluate plans for facilities executed by vendor
Responsibilities
Fixing minor issues in appliances or arranging for repairs when needed
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
Removing hazardous materials from all areas accessible to employees and guests
Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment and internal systems (e.g. heating system, alarms, security cameras)
Check rooms and furniture to identify needs for repairs or renovations
Restock office and kitchen supplies
Design and oversee the schedule for cleaning and disinfecting the building
Monitor activities that happen outside the building, such as proper waste disposal and recycling
Fix minor malfunctions in office equipment
Coordinate office and parking space allocation
Keep track of regular and ad-hoc facility expenses
Conduct market research and compare costs and benefits when evaluating new vendors
Maintain an updated record of invoices from external partners (e.g. suppliers, insurance agents, security guards)
Research new services and appliances to facilitate operations
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Ensures assigned equipment is in proper working order and available for use.
Maintains physical space, ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment.
Receives, manages, and processes work order requests; ensures problems are resolved quickly.
Acts as liaison between employees and any outside contractors needed to resolve specialized problems.
Drafts and implements preventive maintenance schedules for buildings and equipment.
Ensures safety standards are followed throughout facility.
Participates on emergency preparedness planning team.
Applies, or assists with application, for required environmental permits.
Maintains inventory of supplies; reorders as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
BSc/BA in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Should possess 1-3 years of experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software necessary to create and maintain reports and logs.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
Knowledge of workflow processes.
Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout facilities.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb, and crawl to maintain equipment and buildings.
Application Closing Date
12th June, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using Position Title and Code as the subject of their email application.