Job Description

Job Description:

Responsible for ensuring a sound and safe environment in Care National Hospital that would contribute in providing a good quality of health care to the patient, safe premises for the visitors, and good working and housing environment for the staff.

Responsible for ensuring a proper implementation of all policies & procedures concerning Environmental Health, Risk Management and Safety.

Responsible to coordinate with all concerned departments to ensure they follow the approved policies procedures established based on international standards.

To ensure the safety of all staff members of Operations Services Department while performing their duties.

Responsible for the Medical Waste Management Program in line with laws and regulations set by concerned national authorities.

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Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure through his action, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Care Hospital
• Ensure proper planning, organizing and implementing hospital risk management program.
• Review risk management reports and share the information with the appropriate sections.
• Review the critical events reports with Q.I Director & determine appropriate steps to be initiated for the prevention of the critical event after studying the root causes analysis.
• Analyze the information collected through the risk identification process and share with the appropriate clinical / administrative committees.
• Plan and manage through coordination with concerned staff and section heads the six areas related to Facility Management and Safety:
• Safety and Security
• Safety: the degree to which the hospital buildings, grounds, and equipment do not pose a hazard or risk to patients, staff, or visitors
• Security: protection from loss, destruction, tampering, or unauthorized access or use.
• Hazardous materials: Handling, storage, and use of radioactive and other materials are controlled, and hazardous waste is safely disposed.
• Emergency management: Response to epidemics, disasters, and emergencies is planned and effective.
• Fire Safety: Property and occupants are protected from fire and smoke.
• Medical equipment: Equipment is selected, maintained, and used in a manner to reduce risks.
• Utility Systems: Electrical, water, and other utility systems are maintained to minimize the risks of operating failures.
• Has the authority to intervene in/stop any process/activity that poses or may pose a hazard or potential risk that may cause unsafe action and/or condition and formulate necessary measure for correction.
• Coordinate with infection control officer to fulfill the guidelines of the environmental infection control
• Ensure efficient use of energy, water sanitation & conservation, and controlled air emissions.
• To give in-service training regarding environmental health, safety and risk management issues.
• To ensure the cleaning disinfection and decontamination process are maintained following the approved procedures.
• To ensure that in-service training is offered to concerned staff for the proper procedures and techniques.
• To ensure that continuing education through monthly in-service training is offered to all concerned members to update them on the changes in technology and the latest advance in procedures based on international standards.
• To make a written report to the Director of Operations Services for non-compliances and monthly achievements and action plans.
• To make monthly reports highlighting the environmental health, risk management and safety indicators, investigate the root cause analysis for any non compliance and propose the necessary action plan (Performance Improvement Initiative).
• Any difficulty in the execution of the assigned work shall be brought immediately to the attention of the Director of Operations Services.

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Qualifications:

Education:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or Equivalent

Desirable

Good scholastic Records / master’s degree

Experience:

Required

• 2 years’ experience Hospital/similar post
• Experience in hospital facility is preferred.
• Any other experience in the field is taken into consideration

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Skills:

• Ability to communicate in English and in Arabic languages.
• Computer literacy excellent in Microsoft Office & Power Point software.
• Good and strong leadership ability.
• Able to work under pressure