Partners In Health (“PIH”), co-founded by Paul Farmer and Ophelia Dahl and headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH has major programs in Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Burundi, Kazakhstan, the Dominican Republic, and Boston, working tirelessly to lessen the joint burden of disease and poverty.
Zanmi Lasante, PIH sister organisation, founded by pere Lafontant, a small community clinic that first started treating patients in the village of Cange in 1985, has grown into the Zanmi Lasante (ZL) Sociomedical Complex, featuring a 104-bed, full-service hospital with an infectious disease center (the Thomas J. White Center), a women’s health clinic (Proje Sante Fanm), a laboratory, a pharmaceutical warehouse, a Red Cross blood bank and a dozen schools. ZL has also expanded its operations to a dozen other sites across Haiti’s Central Plateau and beyond. Today, ZL ranks as one of the largest nongovernmental health care providers in Haiti – serving a catchment area of 1.2 million people. ZL employs over 5,400 people, almost all of them Haitians, including doctors, nurses and community health workers.
As the work continues to expand, PIH and ZL seek individuals committed to the mission and values of the organization to join the team.

OVERALL RESPONCIBILITIES:

In accordance with the established vision, mission and values of the organization the Plant Operations & Maintenance (POM) Director is responsible for managing the physical plant, asset maintenance, bio-medical equipment services, and landscaping within the Mirebalais National Teaching Hospital. The manager is accountable to coordinate the physical plant and maintenance services according to industry standards within applicable Haitian regulatory bodies.

The POM Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the maintenance services, management, risk management and quality improvement within the assigned area. In addition, the Manager is accountable for efficient, effective utilization of approved physical, financial and human resources, and for guiding and coordinating activities of the service in accordance with identified standards and supporting the goals and strategic direction of ZL and MSSP.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for the organization and supervision of the Plant Operation & Maintenance department including monitoring employee performance, quality, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Physical Plant

• Supervises the water treatment, waste water treatment, HVAC systems, bio-medical, and photovoltaic system assets.
Maintenance Services
• Supervises all Maintenance processes ensuring service and asset value are maximized.
• Implements and monitors the Corrective and Preventative Maintenance Programs.

Landscaping

• Supervises the effective grounds keeping, and the parking areas within the hospital property.

Purchasing

• Supervises the purchasing, receiving, storage and control of all supplies according to established standards and specifications.
• Participates in group purchasing activities ensuring compliance to ZL policies and procedures.

Staff Supervision

• In conjunction with ZL Human Resources, is responsible for the hiring, training and discipline of all Plant Operation & Maintenance services staff in accordance with ZL Human Resources policies.
• Coordinates activities of Plant Operations & Maintenance services staff by developing work standards, work schedules, and monitoring work flow, to meet the operational needs of the department.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations.
• Responsible for the data base management of the maintenance software programs.
Quality Assurance

• Monitors and ensures compliance by all staff with all quality controls, asset management guidelines, and safe work practices.
• Manages all internal audit processes to ensure compliance with all internal Key Performance Indicators.
• Checks and requisitions repairs of equipment and facilities as needed.
• Develops and implements staff orientation and In-service Education Programs. Ensures that all staff can perform all procedures associated with Plant Operation s& Maintenance.
• Ensures compliance to all fire and safety emergencies procedures at each facility.
Budget

• In consultation with the Chief Facilities Officer, plans the annual budgets both Operating and Capital. Responsible for ongoing adherence to budget objectives for supplies, equipment, and compensation. Responsible for developing and initiating corrective actions to operate on budget.

Other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of hospital Plant Operations & Maintenance techniques as well as management procedures, techniques, methods, and practices, and must be able to apply them successfully to a specific hospital Plant Operations and Maintenance program.

• Minimum of three (3) years recent, related experience in a supervisory position.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated or proven:

• Ability to develop procedures which mesh the specific goals of the hospital Plant Operations & Maintenance department with the broad overall goals of the hospital, and ability to work with other hospital managers to coordinate respective programs;
• Knowledge of hospital Plant Operations & Maintenance methods and techniques; of water treatment systems, HVAC systems, sewage treatment systems, diesel generators, oxygen concentrators, fire suppression systems, and solar panels power systems.
• Ability to effectively supervise required landscaping programs.
• Ability to effectively supervise various trades such as: bio-med technician, electrician, plumbers, painters, landscapers.
• Ability to schedule and carry out effective monthly departmental meetings.
• Ability to communicate (speak and write) effectively - Creole and French are preferred, English is a plus.
• Ability to learn, adapt, and influence others towards new and innovative Facility Management techniques.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, consolidate and deliver high quality services in a cost efficient, customer focused manner.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of skill in negotiating, problem solving, conflict management and team building.
• Knowledge of computerized ordering and business systems.
• Ability to create a positive working environment.

Job Title: Plant Operations and Maintenance Director – Mirebalais National Teaching Hospital
Reports to: Chief Facilities Officer
Location: Mirebalais, Haiti

Closing date: 30 March 2012

cover letter, a comprehensive CV, Copies of diplomas and employment certificates

ZL and PIH are equal opportunities employers and encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.