Careers at Melomed

Requirements:

•    Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
•    Preferably be a member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA)
•    A minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership position within technical operations in the healthcare sector.
•    Strong leadership and management abilities
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•    Excellent computer skills
•    Good analysis, judgement skills and attention to detail
•    Good problem-solving skills
•    Ability to cope well under pressure
•    Must be customer focused
•    Must have a high level of reliability and accountability
•    Must have a driver’s license and own transport to travel between facilities

Key Outputs:

•    Oversee the technical operations for the Group, ensuring the efficient functioning of infrastructure, equipment, and the optimal performance of technical operations in the interests of patient care, safety and efficiency.
•    Provide leadership support to the various technical teams in line with Melomed’s vision and mission.
•    Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to identify technical needs, assess requirements, and develop solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
•    Manage the Group’s procurement functions, by delivering on all operational procurement requirements including sourcing, negotiating, and procuring capex equipment at competitive prices.
•    Source suitable suppliers and contractors associated with different skills required for different types of services and projects.
•    Manage supplier meetings and achieve targeted cost savings through negotiation and contract management.
•    Conduct research on products or equipment and maintain expert knowledge of the respective supply markets, competitors, and product / service innovations.
•    Drive improvement projects and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
•    Assist with various technical systems, including medical equipment, HVAC systems, electrical and mechanical services, water generation and reticulation, electrical generators, UPS and supply, gas distribution, and communication systems.
•    Participate in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives to manage the annual capex budget, ensure optimal allocation of resources and cost-effective utilization.
•    Prepare relevant reports / information requested and participate in development meeting briefings.
•    Manage risk within areas of responsibility and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards related to technical operations, equipment maintenance, and safety.
•    Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers, and partner with key stakeholders to ensure improved efficiency and service delivery.
•    Stay up to date with industry best practices and adapt where necessary.
•    Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and protocols that support the hospitals services.

Please email your CV to the following email address recruitment@melomed.co.za, alternatively, click the button below and apply online.

Purpose:

Monitor, manage & mitigate risks in the group through compliance to Standards & Regulations for the Melomed Group.

Requirements:

•    Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse
•    Post Basic Diploma or equivalent in Critical Care, Infection Control and Occupational Health
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
•    Excellent communication skills
•    Excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
•    Commitment to initiate and implement Quality Assurance improvement programmes in all the relevant portfolio’s
•    Working knowledge of all relevant legislative acts such as Environmental Management, OHS, Health Act and National Institute of Communicable Diseases, OHSC and Department of Health
•    Working knowledge of International Best Practices
•    Proven work experience in Hospital Commissioning
•    Working knowledge of Quality Improvement Processes utilising PDSA cycles
•    Working knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control as well as surveillance & reporting of communicable diseases
•    Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
•    Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Kronos, etc.

Key Outputs:

•    Ensure that all communication improving strategies are maintained and employees are informed of relevant matters in the different forums.
•    Incident management system through reporting, investigating, data analysis and factual approach to decision making.
•    Assist and support management to ensure that the quality management walkabout programmes include non-compliance, improvement action plans and awareness/adherence to policies and work procedures.
•    Comply with legislation & Bylaws relating to the portfolios.
•    Chair the monthly OHS & Infection Control committee meetings.
•    Investigation of all Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI).
•    Review infection control practices in the hospital and simplify and streamline processes
•    Waste management operational functions   
•    Conduct and manage compliance of internal and external audits
•    Provide training needs in the abovementioned portfolios
•    Development of policies
•    Mitigate risks through prevention & continuous improvement program
•    Monitor and publish measurement statistics

Please email your CV to the following email address recruitment@melomed.co.za, alternatively, click the button below and apply online.