Housekeeping Unit Manager

About the roleWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated Housekeeping Unit Manager to join the team at St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and environmental safety across our medical facilities. As a key member of our management team, you will oversee housekeeping operations, lead a team of dedicated staff, and ensure that our hospital environment meets rigorous healthcare standards. This role is essential to supporting patient care, staff wellbeing and the overall operational excellence of our medical center.Key responsibilitiesOversee and manage daily housekeeping operations across assigned units, ensuring all areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygieneSupervise, train, mentor and evaluate housekeeping staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountabilityDevelop and implement housekeeping schedules, work assignments and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient service deliveryMonitor compliance with healthcare facility standards, infection control protocols and safety regulationsConduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment and cleaning supplies to identify maintenance needs and quality issuesManage inventory and procurement of cleaning supplies, equipment and materials whilst maintaining budget controlsRespond promptly to maintenance requests and address concerns raised by clinical and administrative staffLiaise with infection prevention and control teams to implement and maintain biosafety and contamination prevention measuresDocument and report on housekeeping activities, incidents and performance metricsParticipate in staff training initiatives and promote continuous improvement within the housekeeping departmentWhat we're looking forA minimum of 2 years experience in housekeeping management, preferably within a healthcare or hospital setting.Preferably a graduate of any four year course.Responsible in managing and supervising the services rendered by Housekeeping Associates and inclose coordination with the supervisor of the service provider.Develops highly competent housekeeping staff by providing associates with sufficient training andeducation. Promotes growth and development by mentoring, coaching and counseling.Administers efficient utilization of resources/budget within the budget allocation. Initiates costefficient management and/or cost savings program.Provides assistance to the housekeepers in the performance of their duties to facilitate fast turnoverof rooms.Arranges work/duty schedule, distribution of tasks, assignment based on operationalneeds/requirements.About usSt. Luke's Medical Center is one of the Philippines' leading healthcare institutions, committed to delivering exceptional patient care, innovative medical services and a compassionate healing environment. With a legacy of excellence in healthcare delivery, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of medical practice, patient safety and facility management. Our team is dedicated to creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, families and staff alike. We are an organization that values integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement, and we are proud to be an employer of choice in the healthcare sector.