Facilities Officer at Deloitte

Job Title: Facilities Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Purpose

• The Facilities Officer will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation, maintenance, and optimization of all facilities within the healthcare facility.
• This includes managing the physical infrastructure, utilities, and related systems to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment that supports the provision of world-class medical services.
• The role holder will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards while driving cost efficiency and sustainability in facility management operations.

Core Responsibilities
Infrastructure Maintenance and Management:

• Conduct regular inspections and ensure the proper maintenance of all physical infrastructure, including patient care areas, diagnostic centers, and specialized medical units such as cardiovascular, oncology, and hematology departments.
• Coordinate repairs and renovations to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical healthcare services, with minimal disruption to patient care.
• Maintain an accurate asset register for medical and non-medical infrastructure, ensuring timely updates and adherence to operational guidelines.
• Ensure that all medical and diagnostic facility systems, including power supply and climate control systems, are operational and compliant with industry standards.
• Oversee and implement preventive maintenance schedules for specialized medical equipment and building infrastructure.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE regulations, with a focus on maintaining sterile and hazard-free environments in critical healthcare areas.
• Conduct routine risk assessments and audits in all specialized units, including oncology and hematology laboratories, to identify and address potential safety issues.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans tailored to the healthcare environment, including evacuation procedures for operating rooms and intensive care units.
• Oversee the safe disposal of hazardous medical waste, ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
• Train facility staff on safety procedures specific to high-risk healthcare areas, such as radiology and surgical suites.

Utilities and Energy Management:

• Monitor and manage utilities critical to healthcare operations, such as water supply for dialysis units, uninterrupted power for operating rooms, and HVAC systems for infection control.
• Ensure operational readiness of backup power systems, such as generators and UPS, to maintain life-critical services during outages.
• Implement energy-saving initiatives while maintaining the operational requirements of specialized medical equipment.
• Coordinate with utility providers to address issues and ensure continuous supply to critical healthcare areas.
• Maintain detailed records of utility performance and provide insights for operational improvements.

Vendor and Contract Management:

• Liaise with vendors and service providers for the supply and maintenance of medical and non-medical equipment, ensuring quality and compliance with healthcare standards.
• Negotiate and manage contracts for specialized services, such as biomedical equipment maintenance, ensuring timely delivery of services.
• Conduct performance reviews of vendors servicing critical areas, such as diagnostic imaging or oncology units, to ensure adherence to SLAs.
• Maintain a robust database of approved vendors for specialized healthcare operations.
• Resolve vendor disputes promptly to prevent disruption in the delivery of essential healthcare services.

Operational Efficiency and Reporting:

• Liaise with vendors and service providers for the supply and maintenance of medical and non-medical equipment, ensuring quality and compliance with healthcare standards.
• Negotiate and manage contracts for specialized services, such as biomedical equipment maintenance, ensuring timely delivery of services.
• Conduct performance reviews of vendors servicing critical areas, such as diagnostic imaging or oncology units, to ensure adherence to SLAs.
• Maintain a robust database of approved vendors for specialized healthcare operations.
• Resolve vendor disputes promptly to prevent disruption in the delivery of essential healthcare services.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Estate Management, or a related field.

Professional Requirements:

• Knowledge of HSE standards and compliance regulations in a healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in using facility management software and tools.
• Familiarity with energy management and sustainability practices. Membership in relevant professional organizations.

Experience Requirements:

• 3 years of experience in facility management, preferably in a healthcare or high-standard operational setting.
• Proven experience in managing vendors and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee complex maintenance and infrastructure projects.

Competency Requirements:
Knowledge Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical utilities.
• Awareness of local and international facility management regulations.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proficiency in computer-aided facility management (CAFM) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Budgeting and financial management skills.

Personal Abilities:

• Professional attitude towards work
• Shares the AMCE’s vision.
• Proactive and organized.
• Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues and peers. 
• Supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
• Ability to adapt accordingly.
• High levels of honesty and integrity.

HOW TO APPLY
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