Housekeeping Supervisor (Waste Management)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Appropriate waste management experience in a hospital environment.
- Compulsory shift work, flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays. Physical, mentally, and emotionally fit to provide an essential service.
- General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7).
- Ability to participate and work as part of a team. Maintain effective relationships with staff, patients and public. Knowledge of healthcare waste regulations and OHS standards. Supervisory and administrative skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the AZ Level Waste Management Disposal Area to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient waste handling in line with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee daily waste operations, including collection, segregation, storage, and disposal of healthcare risk waste, general waste, and recyclables, while maintaining strict infection prevention and control standards.
- Provide leadership and support to waste management staff, ensuring adherence to SOP’s and safe working practices.
- Manage service provider administration, including maintaining contracts, SLAs, compliance records, and performance reports, while supporting smooth contract execution and service delivery.
- Conduct routine inspections of waste areas and equipment, ensure proper resource allocation, and maintain availability and functionality of waste management equipment and PPE.
- Keep accurate records and reports on waste volumes, incidents, and operational activities.
- Provide operational and administrative support to ensure effective service delivery within the unit.
