Hospital Facility Manager

Location: Victoria Island (VI) Lagos Nigeria
Industry: Healthcare / Tertiary Hospital Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Fully On-Site
Salary:
Experience Required: 710 Years
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Summary

The Hospital Facility Manager is responsible for ensuring the operational efficiency safety compliance and sustainability of the hospitals physical infrastructure. This role oversees all facility-related operations to support uninterrupted clinical services patient safety regulatory adherence and a high-quality healing environment.

The Facility Manager leads engineering maintenance housekeeping security waste management and environmental services ensuring that all hospital systems meet Nigerian healthcare standards and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Facilities Operations & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee daily operations of all hospital facilities including:

  • Wards and inpatient units

  • Outpatient departments

  • Operating theatres

  • Laboratories and diagnostic areas

  • Administrative offices

• Ensure optimal performance of mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP) HVAC medical gas systems and backup power infrastructure.

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

• Ensure uninterrupted power supply systems (generators UPS backup systems).

• Supervise housekeeping laundry waste disposal landscaping and security operations.

• Maintain proper biomedical equipment environment standards in collaboration with clinical engineering teams.

2. Regulatory Compliance Safety & Risk Management

Ensure full compliance with:

• Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) facility standards

• National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and HMO requirements

• Nigerian fire safety regulations

• Environmental and waste management laws

• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards

• Conduct regular safety audits facility inspections and risk assessments.

• Implement and oversee emergency preparedness plans (fire drills disaster response evacuation protocols).

• Ensure proper medical waste segregation and disposal in line with healthcare regulations.

• Maintain documentation required for accreditation and regulatory audits.

3. Budgeting Cost Control & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage the annual facilities operations and maintenance budget.

• Monitor operational expenses and implement cost-optimization strategies.

• Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors contractors and service providers.

• Ensure value-for-money procurement of facility equipment and supplies.

• Track energy consumption and implement efficiency improvement initiatives.

4. Infrastructure Development & Project Management

• Plan and supervise renovation expansion and construction projects.

• Collaborate with architects engineers and contractors to ensure healthcare facility compliance.

• Oversee installation of new systems (HVAC electrical upgrades medical gas systems).

• Ensure projects are completed on time within budget and according to quality standards.

• Support future infrastructure planning aligned with hospital growth strategy.

5. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and supervise engineers technicians maintenance staff cleaners and security personnel.

• Establish performance standards and KPIs for facilities teams.

• Conduct training on safety protocols and operational best practices.

• Promote a culture of accountability compliance and continuous improvement.

• Foster strong collaboration between facilities and clinical departments.

6. Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on:

  • Maintenance schedules

  • Compliance status

  • Incident reports

  • Energy consumption

  • Equipment uptime

• Monitor key performance indicators such as:

  • Facility uptime reliability

  • Response time to maintenance issues

  • Safety incident rates

  • Budget adherence

  • Patient and staff satisfaction related to facility environment

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Architecture or related field.

• Professional certifications such as IFMA NEBOSH COREN or PMP are an advantage.

• 710 years progressive facilities management experience preferably within a tertiary hospital or large healthcare facility.

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian healthcare infrastructure standards and safety regulations.

• Experience managing hospital MEP systems generators HVAC and compliance audits.

• Proven leadership and project management capability.

Core Competencies

• Advanced facilities and infrastructure management expertise

• Strong regulatory compliance and safety orientation

• Budget planning and cost control capability

• Vendor negotiation and contract management skills

• Strategic planning and infrastructure development

• Excellent leadership and team supervision skills

• Strong reporting and documentation discipline

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Facility operational uptime and reliability rate

• Zero major regulatory non-compliance incidents

• Timely completion of maintenance and renovation projects

• Budget adherence and cost optimization outcomes

• Reduced safety incidents and improved emergency readiness

• Staff performance and training metrics

• Patient and staff satisfaction with facility standards

Compensation

Competitive and aligned with senior facilities management roles within Nigerian tertiary healthcare institutions.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:

Subject Line: Application Hospital Facility Manager VI