Purpose of the position 

• The Steward is responsible for all aspects of cleaning services of all eHealth Africa facility areas.
• The Steward works with the office Facility Supervisor to inventory and stock all service items, linens, toiletries and other supplies necessary.
• S/he works together as a team to accomplish the task of maintaining a clean, efficient and enjoyable workplace.

What you’ll do  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Execute daily maintenance of eHA facility areas cleaning procedures such as vacuuming/shampooing carpets, dusting furniture, window washing, sweeping and mopping of room floors, restrooms sanitizing/cleaning and trash removal.
• Performs various cleaning activities of assigned areas Rooms, lobbies and public areas and ensures assigned areas are kept clean and orderly.
• Maintains supplies and cleaning agents such as detergents, window cleaners, spot removers, deodorizers and all other agents and supplies.
• General wipe down of all surfaces and handles, handling outside cleaning needs such as sweeping off walkways, spraying down the side of the building, cleaning signs.
• Follows schedules, work assignments as determined by the supervisor.
• Participates in meetings and discussions related to cleanliness.
• Ensures hygiene, health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Responsible for performing any other duties as assigned by management.
• Presents a professional demeanor at all times.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Reacts well under pressure.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Accepts responsibility for their own actions.  Follow through on commitments.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training classes and supervision.
• Adheres to Policies and Procedures
• Adheres to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

Who you are

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• Minimum of W.A.E.C. and 3 years of experience working in a professional area.
• Excellent communication skills required including written, verbal and interpersonal.
• English is the spoken and written language.
• Demonstrated ability to understand general responsibilities towards the health and safety in the work environment of all staff and other stewards. 
• Demonstrates the willingness to take ownership of problems to ensure resolution .
• Ability to effectively plan, Prioritize and schedule important work or related activities. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and the general public
• English is the spoken and written language.