Facility and Safety

Job Description

The Facility & Safety Manager oversees all aspects of facility operations, safety, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, functional, efficient, and patient-centered environment. The role ensures readiness for accreditation (CBAHI / JCIA), supports clinical operations, manages preventive maintenance, and leads safety programs across the facility.

Key Accountabilities

1 - Develop FM Strategy & Policies:

• Develop FM policies, procedures, and strategic plans aligned with ISO 41001, MOH and CBAHI

2 - Facility Management:

• Oversee daily facility operations, engineering services, and building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems).

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance plans for all equipment and infrastructure.

• Ensure safe, timely response to facility issues that may impact patient care.

• Develop and implement annual facility operational plans and budgets.

• Supervise housekeeping, waste management, laundry, concierge, and outsourced support services.

• Coordinate with vendors for repairs, service contracts, and facility enhancements.

• Ensure facility layout supports optimized patient flow and safety.

3 - Vendor & Contract Management & Operational Leadership

• Ensure implementation of SLAs, for maintenance, Housekeeping and Security contracts and monitor performance.

4 - Safety & Risk Management

• Lead healthcare safety programs and maintain full compliance with CBAHI, JCIA, MOH, Civil Défense, and NFPA standards.

• Chair or co-chair Environment of Care (EOC) and Safety Committees.

• Conduct regular safety rounds and risk assessments.

• Ensure fire safety systems, emergency exits, and evacuation routes meet regulatory standards.

• Manage hazardous materials, waste disposal processes, and chemical storage.

• Develop incident reporting processes related to facility & safety risks.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for facility-related incidents.

5 - Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain the facility’s Emergency Response & Disaster Preparedness Plan.

• Lead drills (fire, code red, mass casualty, disaster drills) in collaboration with clinical leadership.

• Ensure readiness of backup power, alarms, communication systems, and emergency supplies.

• Coordinate with Civil defence, local authorities, and MOH for emergency compliance.

6 - Compliance & Accreditation

• Maintain all licenses, permits, and certifications related to facility operations.

• Ensure compliance with:

• CBAHI safety and facility management standards

• JCIA Environment of Care

• Facility operations management

• Fire & life safety

• Regulatory compliance

• Preventive maintenance planning

• Hazardous waste & materials management

• Emergency response planning

• Decision-making under pressure

• Communication & teamwork

• Vendor and contract management

• Problem-solving

• Risk assessment & mitigation

• Staff development & training

• 5–8 years’ experience in facility management in a hospital or healthcare facility.

• Strong knowledge of CBAHI & JCIA standards (Environment of Care).

• Experience managing maintenance teams, safety programs, and emergencies.

• Experience with asset management and vendor management