Facilities Manager
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Administration & Facilities Management
Reports To: Head of Operations / Chief Operating Officer
Industry: Healthcare / Hospital
Working Hours: The role requires work from Monday to Saturday, with Saturday being a half-day. All Public Holidays will also be observed as half-day working days
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About the Role
- Our client is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the management, maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of all hospital facilities and infrastructure.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Facilities uptime and operational efficiency
- Preventive maintenance completion rate
- Equipment downtime reduction
- Regulatory compliance and audit performance
- Health and safety incident rate
- Response time to maintenance requests
- Budget adherence
- Utility cost optimisation
- Vendor performance and SLA compliance
- Staff productivity and maintenance turnaround time
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Operations & Maintenance:
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for hospital buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Ensure continuous availability and functionality of critical hospital systems, including:
- Electrical systems
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)
- Plumbing systems
- Medical gas systems
- Water supply and treatment systems
- Backup generators and power systems
- Coordinate routine inspections and maintenance schedules.
- Manage repairs promptly to minimise operational downtime.
Hospital Infrastructure Management:
- Ensure all hospital buildings, wards, theatres, laboratories, offices, and public areas are maintained to high standards.
- Plan renovations, expansions, and facility improvement projects.
- Monitor facility performance and recommend upgrades where necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and facility assets.
Health, Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with healthcare facility regulations, health and safety standards, fire safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
- Conduct regular facility risk assessments.
- Lead emergency preparedness planning and coordinate fire drills and evacuation procedures.
- Ensure statutory inspections and certifications are completed on schedule.
Vendor & Contractor Management:
- Manage relationships with external contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
- Evaluate contractor performance and ensure service level agreements are met.
- Verify quality of work before approving payments.
Budget & Cost Management:
- Prepare and manage the annual facilities budget.
- Monitor maintenance expenditure and control operational costs.
- Source cost-effective maintenance solutions without compromising quality or patient safety.
- Prepare reports on maintenance costs and capital expenditure.
Utilities Management:
- Monitor electricity, diesel, water, gas, and utility consumption.
- Implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
- Ensure uninterrupted utility services across hospital operations.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and supervise maintenance technicians, facility officers, and support staff.
- Allocate work schedules and monitor team performance.
- Identify training needs and ensure continuous professional development.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and excellent service delivery.
Asset Management:
- Maintain an up-to-date asset register for all hospital facilities and equipment.
- Track equipment lifecycle and replacement schedules.
- Coordinate procurement of maintenance materials and facility-related equipment.
Reporting:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly facilities management reports.
- Report maintenance activities, operational challenges, project updates, compliance status, and budget performance to management.
- Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Facilities Management, Estate Management, or a related discipline.
- A Master's degree is an added advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in facilities management.
- At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Prior experience managing facilities within a hospital or healthcare environment is highly preferred.
- The ideal candidates must have the power/HVAC experiencebut our major need lies in the laboratoryequipment maintenance.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.
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