Investigates the market and find new sources for materials and equipment, which will reduce the cost of the purchased materials and equipment and provide more flexibility to the purchasing process.
Establishes a partner relationship with the suppliers of materials and equipment to achieve mutual interest for both parties.
Communicates with the department heads and the users of materials to resolve any problems or difficulties encountered.
Responsible for the personnel evaluation within the supplies services department.
Designs and implement a perpetual inventory system to ascertain the quantity and value of stock items.
Coordinates the best utilization of items stored in the main Warehouse and departmental stores to avoid their expiry prior use.
Provides the administration with periodical reports to reflect the mactivity of the different sections of the department.
Provides training for subordinates and monitor their performance.
Coordinates for the continuous improvement in the processes and services of the Supply Chain Management.
Participates effectively in cost containment initiative.
Maintain a high standard of work as per the JCI standards and other standards as required.
Productivity
Demonstrates ability to set priorities.
Ensures accuracy and completeness of work performed.
Demonstrates flexibility and dependability.
Accepts and completes other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Displays competence and responsibility in prevention of contamination and transfer of infection.
Demonstrates competence in the safe and effective use of
equipment following hospital safety policies at all times.
Participates in activities, which contribute toward professional growth.
Participates in informal self-evaluation by identifying areas of strengths and weaknesses.
Incorporates knowledge of legal and ethical considerations.
Reads and follows new procedures, policies and changes.
Attends mandatory facility sponsored in-services.
Attends continuing education programs designed to improve competency.
Demonstrates effective management of time to complete assignments and facilitate overall unit function. Helps without being asked.
Is knowledgeable of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to chemicals, radiation and/or biohazards.
Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care/service. Plans daily coverage according to department needs and personnel ability. Make provisions to cover emergency situations. Adheres to the staffing plan and monitors staffing level on a daily/shift basis.
Interviews and selects qualified personnel. Follows policy regarding selection of staff and ensures fair employment practices.
Ensures orientation of new staff to the department. Assures new employees attend general orientation within 30 days of hire and if not, removes employee from work schedule. Accepts accountability for documentation for of the department?specific orientation program.
Conducts formal evaluations according to hospital policy and within two weeks of the due date. Provides ongoing informal evaluations giving staff constructive feedback.
Maintains a professional image of self.
Arrives to work dressed in a professional manner.
Adheres to organization?s attendance and timeliness policy.
Notifies Supervisor of inability to arrive to work on time or of the need to leave earlier than established schedule in a timely manner.
Organizes, directs and staffs patient service areas in a manner commensurate within the scope of services offered.
Approaches situations and day to day activities in a positive manner which avoids antagonism.
Demonstrates ability to lead groups evident by an atmosphere of teamwork, efforts to obtain input of others involved in planned activity and lack of internal conflict.
Remains calm under stressful situations using logical and sound judgement to choose appropriate course of action as evident by observation.
Assumes authority, accountability, and responsibility for the formal and informal direction of others. Serves as role model and sets exemplary work standards. Provides direction and leadership to staff. Acts as resource person to department personnel. Develops a
cooperative rapport with staff.
Counsels staff regarding inadequate work performance, problems and documents same as necessary. Takes disciplinary action when necessary following the procedure.
Understands the approaches and methods of performance improvement. Establishes and monitors quality control standards for the department.
Participates in cross-organizational activities to improve organizational performance.
Demonstrates the ability to anticipate departmental needs relative to finances, space and other resources.
Monitors and ensures compliance of the department operations budget. Reviews monthly financial statistics and plans expenditures according to budgeted limitations.
Develops and direct the implementation of the departmental operating policies and procedure to guarantee a smooth and timely supplies functions.
