Technical Manager

SUMMARY:
Large concern is seeking a Technical Manager to effectively manage all technical and related services at the hospitals including risks related to infrastructures and assets, all plant and equipment (both clinical and non-clinical).

POSITION INFO:
Qualification

• BTech Engineering Degree at NQF Level 7
• GCC Factory Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical

• Minimum 5 years' applicable technical and managerial experience
• Experience in both electrical and mechanical engineering in the hospital and/or hospitality industry
• Experience in asset management and financial management
• Understanding of energy and water management
• Project management is preferred
• Knowledge of building regulations will be an advantage
• Computer literate on MS Office

• Management of all hospital facilities, clinical infrastructure and assets.
• Attend to all functional testing and relevant technical training required from the project team
• Management of all staff in the Technical Department.
• Ensure proper planning of resources in accordance with ISO 55 000 principles.
• Ensure the correct skills are provided for the specific job.
• Training of nursing, pharmacy, admin and management staff on technical related issues.
• Management of technical related purchasing and expenditure.
• Management of contractor’s performance.
• Implementation of 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 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 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 adhoc reports as requested – reports on staff, contractors, facilities and assets of the hospital.
• Attend Hospital and Regional meetings as well as inter‐departmental interaction with a focus on nursing, health and safety and infection control.
• Ensure professional technical conduct at all times.
• Keeping up to date with all company’s evolving policies and procedures.
• In consultation with HR Manager, develop training and succession plans to ensure that staff are trained to the statutory competency requirements for their specific roles.