Job Description

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Technical Manager for a hospital in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal.POSITION INFO:
The Technical Manager is responsible for effectively managing all technical and related services at the hospital, including risks related to infrastructure and assets, the plant and all equipment (both clinical and non-clinical).Key Work Output and Accountabilities:

• Management of all hospital facilities, clinical infrastructure and assets.
• Management of all staff in the Technical Department.
• Ensure proper planning of resources in accordance with ISO 55000 principles.
• Ensure that the correct skills are provided for specific jobs.
• Train nursing, pharmacy, admin and management staff on technical related issues.
• Management of technical related purchasing and expenditure.
• Management of contractors performance.
• Implementation of the Group policy and procedures to manage and maintain the hospital facilities and assets.
• Enforcement of Group policies and procedures to staff members as well as contractors, to ensure the mitigation of all risks.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other related legislation.
• Ensure quality and safety assurance during and after completion of contracts, as the safety custodian.
• Responsible for project management and

services of all small building projects at site. * Responsible for the financial performance and budget of the Technical Department.

• Custodian of the asset management database on the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) ensuring the reliability and validity of all data.
• Management of the maintenance management system, ensuring that all equipment risks are managed and that all repairs and maintenance is conducted, as and when required.
• Interact in a professional manner with colleagues, staff and clients.
• Prepare monthly reports and ad hoc reports as requested reports on staff, contractors, facilities and assets of the hospital.
• Attend hospital, regional and national meetings as well as interxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x90departmental interactions, with a focus on nursing, health and safety and infection control.
• Always ensure professional technical conduct.

Skills Profile:

• Essential Education & Skills:

• A relevant 4-year Bachelor's Degree/BTech Degree qualification, equivalent to a NQF level 7, in the fields of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Work Experience:

• 1+ years post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial
• A minimum of 5 years applicable technical and managerial experience
• Experience in asset management and financial management
• Experience in both electrical and

in the hospital and industry would be advantageous * Previous experience in project management

• Any hospital or hospitality experience will be an added advantage
• Knowledge:

• Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment
• Intermediate computer literacy in MS Office
• Conversant with the principles of maintenance and asset management aspects
• Understanding of energy and water management
• Project management is preferred
• Knowledge of building regulations will be advantageous

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