Kelvin Bachellé has been appointed as the director of logistics at the Reims University Hospital (CHU de Reims), effective March 31. A graduate of the École des hautes études en santé publique (EHESP), Bachellé previously managed medical-social facilities at the hospital, overseeing 900 beds in nursing homes and a 310-bed autonomy and rehabilitation center.
Professional Background and Transition
Kelvin Bachellé’s career in hospital administration began in his native Picardy, where he worked in finance and logistics. After passing the competitive examination for hospital directors (D3S) in 2019, he joined the EHESP in 2020 as part of the "Gisèle Halimi" promotion.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bachellé completed his administrative internships at the CHU de Reims. This experience in crisis management led to his first permanent role at the institution, where he spent five years directing sub-divisions of the hospital and overseeing projects to transform care delivery. His shift to the logistics department marks a return to a field he specialized in during his academic training.
Strategic Objectives for Hospital Logistics
As the new director of logistics, Bachellé is tasked with overseeing critical infrastructure updates and systemic improvements. According to his stated priorities, the department’s immediate focus includes:
- Blanchisserie Renovation: A full-scale modernization of the hospital’s laundry facilities is scheduled for 2028, with a focus on improving staff working conditions and patient services.
- Logistical Integration: The department is currently planning the logistical flows for the second phase of the new Reims hospital construction, which is slated for delivery in 2029.
- Operational Efficiency: Bachellé aims to refine the hospital’s food service offerings and supply chain management to reduce the administrative burden on clinical staff, allowing them more time for direct patient care.
Integration with Sustainability Goals
The logistics department at CHU de Reims is now structurally aligned with the hospital’s division of programming and ecological transition. This collaboration is intended to embed sustainable development into the core of daily hospital operations.
Bachellé emphasized that his management approach remains grounded in his past experience as an end-user of these services. By leveraging his background in both clinical-support roles and crisis management, he intends to foster a work environment focused on staff training and safety. This strategy aims to ensure that the logistics team can meet the high operational demands of a modern university hospital while supporting the institution’s broader clinical objectives.
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