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  • Posted: Jul 24, 2019
    Deadline: Aug 5, 2019
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    Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a leading National Referral Hospital with a 650 bed capacity and equipped with state-of-art medical amenities. The hospital is well equiped to offer Oncology, Trauma & Orthopedics, Renal among other services. The Hospital is located along Northern Bypass Rd. near Kahawa West, Nairobi
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    Laundry Attendant

    Ref: DCASLA/KUTRRH/14

    Department: Hospital Administration

    Section/Unit: Hospitality Services

    Reports to: Laundry Supervisor

    Job Purpose

    Reporting to the Laundry Supervisor, the Launderer job exists to provide laundering services including operating washing or dry-cleaning machines to clean, dry, press and fold cloth-ware at KUTRRH.

    Responsibilities

    • Prepare work-plans and schedules, allocate work to laundry staff and set laundry production Receive or collect used up linen for cleaning and record or classify it according to its sources from different wards and units of the hospital.
    • Sort and classify and mark or tag dirty linen according to its source in the hospital, type, color and maintenance specifications for laundering in the hospital.
    • Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, detergents and other cleaning materials based on fabric and stain types in the laundry unit of the hospital.
    • Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines in the laundry unit of the hospital.
    • Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors of garments in the laundry unit of the hospital.
    • Load dry-cleanable garments into washers or dry-cleaning machines, add detergents and other washing materials and start washing process in the laundry unit of the hospital.
    • Use other cleaning procedures to clean and dry non-dry-cleanable linen in the laundry unit of the hospital.
    • Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels in the laundry unit of the hospital.
    • Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines and dry them on cloth lines to reduce excessive moisture in the laundry unit of the hospital.
    • Collect cleaned and dried up linen, sort, press and pack according to its source and type, from different wards and units in the hospital.
    • Perform other special or peculiar garment maintenance or garment care according to need or manufacturers’ specifications in the laundry unit of the hospital.
    • Liaise with the tailors and dressmakers to repair and mend torn or replace missing parts of garments during and after laundering in the laundry unit of the hospital.
    • Maintain dry-cleaning machines and other laundry equipment, or report their breakdown for repair and maintenance in the hospital.

    Qualifications

    • Certificate in Laundry-related Housekeeping or Hospitality field from a recognized institution.
    • At least two years working experience as a Launderer in reputable organization
    • Ability to operate laundry machines
    • Knowledge of hospital operations
    • Knowledge of hospital sanitation practices
    • Knowledge of professional standards

    Soft skills required for the job:

    • Communication skills
    • Team player
    • Observation skills
    • Sense of cleanliness and orderliness
    • Ability to work under pressure

    Method of Application

    If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of these posts, please send your

    • Application Letter,
    • Curriculum Vitae and
    • Filled Application Form

    Download the Job Job Application Form.

    ONLY via email to recruitment@kutrrh.go.ke

    Or hard copies can be addressed to:

    The Chief Executive Officer

    Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

    P.O Box 7674 – 00100 GPO

    Nairobi Kenya

    The deadline for the receipt of all applications is Monday 5th August 2019

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