Housekeeping Supervisor

Housekeeping Supervisor / In-Charge

Reports To: Hospital Administrator

Job Purpose:

To ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment throughout the hospital by supervising housekeeping staff, implementing infection-control protocols, and maintaining hospital cleanliness standards in compliance with health regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision & Team Management

· Supervise housekeeping staff, assign daily duties, and ensure timely completion of tasks.

· Prepare duty rosters, manage shifts, and monitor staff attendance and punctuality.

· Provide training and guidance to staff on cleaning techniques, waste disposal, infection control, and use of cleaning equipment/chemicals.

· Evaluate staff performance and recommend disciplinary action or rewards as required.

Operational Responsibilities

· Ensure all patient rooms, wards, OPD areas, operation theatres, ICUs, and public areas are cleaned and maintained as per hospital standards.

· Monitor cleanliness of toilets, waiting areas, corridors, lifts, and staircases throughout the day.

· Check proper segregation, collection, and disposal of hospital waste (including bio-medical waste) in compliance with local regulations.

· Inspect linen management — collection, washing, ironing, and distribution — ensuring hygiene standards are met.

· Ensure timely availability of cleaning materials, disinfectants, and equipment.

Coordination & Reporting

· Liaise with Nursing, Maintenance, and Infection Control teams to maintain cleanliness and address special cleaning needs (e.g., after procedures, spillages, or outbreaks).

· Report equipment breakdowns, shortages of supplies, or staff issues to the Administrator.

· Prepare daily/weekly cleanliness reports and submit to management.

Safety & Compliance

· Ensure compliance with hospital infection-control policies and health & safety standards.

· Monitor safe storage and correct usage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

· Conduct periodic audits of cleanliness standards in all hospital areas.

· Qualification Requirements:

Skills & Competencies:

· Strong leadership and team management skills.

· Good communication skills (Urdu & basic English).

· Knowledge of infection control, hospital cleaning protocols, and waste management.

· Ability to handle emergencies and make quick decisions.

· Physically fit and able to oversee work in multiple hospital areas.

Education:

Minimum: Intermediate (F.A./F.Sc.)

Experience:

Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in housekeeping (hospital or healthcare environment preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person