Head, Facility & Maintenance (Hospital)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all hospital facility management and engineering operations.
• Ensure uninterrupted functioning of all critical utilities, including electrical systems, HVAC, DG sets, UPS, water supply, medical gas pipeline systems, STP/ETP, fire protection systems, and elevators.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure maximum uptime of hospital infrastructure and critical equipment through timely maintenance and repairs.
• Plan, execute, and monitor civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and renovation projects.
• Ensure compliance with NABH standards, fire safety regulations, statutory requirements, and other applicable healthcare regulations.
• Prepare and manage the annual maintenance and utility budgets, ensuring cost optimization without compromising quality and safety.
• Manage Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), Comprehensive Maintenance Contracts (CMC), and service providers, ensuring adherence to service-level agreements.
• Monitor energy and utility consumption and implement energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead emergency response for infrastructure failures and ensure 24×7 engineering support for critical hospital operations.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to maintain a safe and compliant hospital environment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, asset registers, statutory certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with clinical, biomedical, housekeeping, infection control, and administration teams to ensure seamless hospital operations.
• Plan and supervise installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment and facility upgrades.
• Manage inventory of engineering spares, consumables, and maintenance materials.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering and maintenance team, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment uptime, preventive maintenance compliance, utility efficiency, maintenance costs, and response times.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, patient safety, and service quality.

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in engineering and facility management.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role within a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Experience in NABH-accredited hospitals preferred.
• Strong exposure to hospital utilities and infrastructure management.