University Hospital of the West Indies Private Wing
Tony Thwaites Wing
UHWI Private Wing, Tony Thwaites Wing invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the permanent, full-time position of Assistant Manager - Operations. The Assistant Manager - Operations will be responsible for supervising and managing the daily operations of the facility to ensure the highest level of operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Providing Project Management support for internal and external projects.
- Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities and all operational and medical equipment.
- Supervising and monitoring the daily activities of the Maintenance Technicians and Groundsman.
- Managing business relationships with external suppliers of goods/sundries/services.
- Negotiating and monitoring contractor and equipment service agreements.
- Providing coordination support for the training and implementation of the Health Information System for TTW users.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to focus on various tasks and activities simultaneously.
- Ability to monitor and maintain various aspects of machinery, equipment, and buildings.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritize maintenance tasks, activities, and programs.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Management/Management Studies along with at least five (5) years' experience in a supervisory post; with demonstrated experience in a hospital facilities management or property management in a comparably complex environment as the hospital (e.g. hospitality/ hotel environment)
- Or a Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Or Building Technology or appropriate technical and business administrative certification in areas related to the position along with at least seven (7) years' demonstrated experience in a hospital facilities management or property management in a comparably complex environment as the hospital (e.g. hospitality/ hotel environment).
- Demonstrating knowledge of accounting and patient management systems related to the medical field is a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and/or functions of Hospital Medical Records.