Contract Manager - Healthcare

To implement and manage a cleaning solution for Clients in accordance with the SLA

• Responsible for driving cleaning and hygiene for the Client
• Ensure delivery of efficient service as outlined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Implementation of an effective HSE, Quality & Risk Management system in conjunction with the Operations Manager, and in accordance to Client needs
• Conduct daily audits on services rendered and ensure that prescribed work quality and standards are sustained
• Assist in the management of projects and provide technical support, where applicable
• Identify gaps and deficiencies in services, advise and effect solutions as part of Continuous Improvement on services rendered
• Explore and recommend innovative methods, based on best practices, in order to bring about cost effective solutions
• Provide monthly reports and feedback on continued compliance to the SLA
• Build strategic relationships both internally and externally
• Manage staff performance & facilitate improvement through regularly monitoring performance & providing required coaching, support & feedback
• Manage performance & conflicts within subordinate employees & effect corrective actions, in line with company policies/procedure
• Ensure adequate staff placement i.e. prepare suitable shift roster and manage/approve applicable leave for subordinate employees
• Responsible for training, coaching, mentoring & development of subordinate employees
• Implement cleaner work schedules and evaluate and manage performance

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Operations Management or related formal qualification
• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• 3 years relevant experience in Hygiene & Cleaning Management, CRM, Staff & Financial Management
• Cleaning Excellence, CRM, Property Management
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Project & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level), PRP
• Knowledge of OHS Act, ISO 9001 Quality Management

• Initiative/Proactivity
• Deadline Driven & Highly Motivated
• Stress Tolerant
• Excellent Written Communication
• Solid Supervisory Skills
• Subordinates Capacity Building
• Customer Focus
• Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Planning/Scheduling/Objective Setting
• Teamwork & Partnering
• Relationship Building
• Interactive Reasoning
• Excellent Oral Communication