Housekeeper
Mediclinic Otjiwarongo | Otjiwarongo | Namibia
Closing date: 30/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Margie Edith White
Reference number: 66679
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To ensure the specialised cleaning of hospital linen, kitchen, patient and general hospital environments and provide nutricious meals to the patients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Supervise and coordinate general assistants.
- Manage housekeeping, catering and laundry equipment and stock.
- Ensure hygienically clean hospital, theatre, kitchen and linen.
- Ensure appropriate, nutrious meals for patients.
- Fulfill duties with regards to environmental sustainability.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Grade 12
Certificate in Microsoft Office
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Supervisory experience in housekeeping and catering
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Experience in a healthcare facility or hospital environment
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Cleaning materials, equipment, chemicals and detergents
- Principles of cleaning and disinfection of a hospital environment
- Stock control principles
- Relevant healthcare / hospital hygiene and safety policies and procedures
- Linen categories, functionalities and soring
- Patient Safety Principles
- Knowledge of IPC protocols and principles
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
Job Segment:
Housekeeping, Kitchen, Healthcare, Hospitality