Cleaner in African country receiving medal: room excellent! (11)

I believe the answer is:

chambermaid

'cleaner' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for chambermaid that I've seen before include "brings in new sheets" , "Hotel employee" , "Hotel room cleaner" , "Female servant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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