Vacancy title:
House Keeping Supervisor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Management, Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
DIANI BEACH HOSPITAL

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 20 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Job Title: Housekeeping Supervisor
Department: Support Services
Reports To: Facilities Manager / Hospital Administrator

Job Purpose

To supervise housekeeping operations and ensure that all hospital areas are maintained in a clean, safe, hygienic, and patient-friendly environment in compliance with Ministry of Health infection prevention and control guidelines and hospital standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily housekeeping operations across inpatient, outpatient, theatre, ICU, laboratories, offices, and public areas.
• Prepare staff duty rosters and allocate work assignments.
• Inspect patient care areas to ensure cleanliness and compliance with infection prevention standards.
• Monitor cleaning schedules and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate housekeeping staff.
• Ensure proper use, storage, and inventory control of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and supplies.
• Coordinate deep cleaning, fumigation, and terminal cleaning activities where required.
• Report maintenance issues and coordinate corrective actions with the maintenance department.
• Ensure waste segregation and disposal comply with healthcare waste management regulations.
• Investigate and resolve housekeeping-related complaints promptly.
• Maintain housekeeping records, inspection reports, and inventory documentation.
• Promote occupational health and safety practices among housekeeping staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Hospitality Management, Environmental Health, Housekeeping Management, or a related field.
• Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control is an added advantage.
• Relevant housekeeping experience in a hospital or healthcare facility, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of healthcare cleaning standards and infection prevention practices.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Planning and organizational ability.
• Knowledge of hospital infection prevention and control practices.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Time management.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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