4 Job Positions of Laundry Machine Operator/A1 at Central University Hospital of Kigali (CHUK): (Deadline Sep 28, 2026)

Operate industrial washing machines, dryers, extractors, ironing machines, and other laundry equipment. Sort hospital linen according to type, colour, level of contamination, and washing requirements. Load and unload laundry machines safely and according to equipment capacity. Select appropriate washing programs, temperatures, chemicals, and cycle times. Ensure contaminated and heavily soiled linen is handled according to hospital infection-control procedures. Monitor machines during operation and identify unusual noise, vibration, leakage, overheating, or other faults. Report equipment breakdowns and technical problems to the maintenance or engineering team. Perform routine cleaning and basic operator-level maintenance of laundry machines. Ensure correct use and storage of laundry detergents, disinfectants, and other chemicals. Transfer clean linen safely to drying, ironing, folding, and storage areas. Operate industrial pressing, ironing, folding, and finishing equipment where required. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry area. Follow hospital infection-prevention, occupational-health, and safety procedures. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling contaminated linen or chemicals. Avoid mixing clean and dirty linen and maintain proper separation between clean and contaminated areas. Record laundry quantities, machine cycles, chemical usage, and equipment problems where required. Assist in identifying damaged linen and separating items requiring repair or disposal. Ensure clean linen is properly folded, packaged, stored, and delivered to hospital departments. Report shortages of detergents, linen, PPE, and other laundry supplies. Work closely with nursing, housekeeping, infection-control, and maintenance teams.