Posted: 2024-11-20, Closing: 2024-11-30
Description
A vacancy exists for a Technical Manager reporting to the Hospital Manager. This job exists to provide leadership, technical direction, and guidance to the hospital engineering function. This entails ensuring that the maintenance and operation of movable and immovable plant and equipment, as well as execution of infrastructure and construction projects in the hospital, is carried out in an effective, safe, and compliant manner that is aligned to applicable best practices and legislation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and co-ordination of all major facets associated with medical technology within the hospital.
Critical Outputs
- Manage the hospital technical department, including the implementation of the maintenance management strategy and best practices to maximize overall plant and equipment efficiency (OPEE) and availability, as well as execution of infrastructure and construction projects.
- Manage all aspects of the team (i.e., performance, recruitment, development, and retention).
- Perform administrative functions (i.e., reviewing and writing performance reports, document management, data analysis, validating expenditures, enforcing rules, and supporting decisions about key engineering projects).
- Drive strategic input and initiatives to maximize efficiencies, e.g., utilities (water, electricity, and steam) cost review and plant and equipment modifications.
- Prepare budgets, drive contract negotiations, and address any engineering project disputes.
- Manage overall hospital engineering compliance to regulations such as OHS Act, construction regulations, SANS, etc.
- Investigate industry technology, evaluate benefits, conduct business case appraisal, and motivate funding.
- Compile, manage, and maintain an asset register of all medical equipment.
- Generate a five- and ten-year medical equipment replacement plan for all priority 1 and 2 medical equipment for the hospital.
- Consult with Physicians & Nurses to evaluate the correct specifications and standards of the required equipment.
- Communicate and negotiate with vendors to purchase the most cost-effective equipment at the highest quality.
- Perform first line repairs, modifications, and installations on equipment in accordance with the standards and recommendations of governing agencies.
- Perform formal operators training and monitor competency compliance by arranging training with vendors for hospital nursing staff.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in either Mechanical or Electrical (Heavy Current) Engineering with a minimum of 2 years in operations or engineering maintenance and projects, or National Diploma in either of the above-listed qualifications with a minimum of 5 years in operations or engineering maintenance and projects, or Certificated engineer with GCC (factories) and a minimum of 5 years practical experience in operation or engineering maintenance and projects.
Practical experience in the hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
Proven leadership and people management experience.
Knowledge of contracts negotiation and management, OHS Act regulation, facilities management, financial, project management, and engineering procurement practices.
Computer proficiency.
Skills
- Collaboration/Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving, Analysis, and Judgement
- Resilience
- Verbal & Written Communication and Presentation Skills
- Negotiation
- Planning
- Project Management
- Organisational Awareness
- Excellence and Quality Orientation
- Ethical Behaviour
- Technical and Professional Knowledge
- Decision Making
- Delegation
Departments
Medicare Private Hospital is an equal opportunity employer; external candidates will also be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any communication after 2 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
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