Head of Sterilization مشرف تعقيم

Union of Health Work Committees – Al Awda Hospital - Gaza

Main Purpose

Responsible for the implementation of the processing of reusable medical devices according to validated systematic process/procedures based on the updated standard sterilization protocols. Ensure the training and supervision of sterilization technicians and AAH staff according to protocols and universal hygiene standards in order to provide a safe environment and high quality health care.

General Accountabilities

1. Responsible for the sterilization and registration of sterile surgical sets and medical devices
2. Supervise the pre-disinfection, cleaning and disinfection of soiled medical devices
3. Supervise the proper folding of surgical drapes, and gowns according to protocols
4. Supervise the correct packaging of surgical sets, medical devices, and surgical drapes with double crepe paper
5. Ensure that steam sterilization and/or “high” disinfection step by step process is correctly followed as indicated in the protocols
6. Responsible for the respect of the working circuit of dirty, clean, and sterile within the service
7. Responsible for the registration of sterilization cycles and devices undergoing “high level” disinfection
8. Responsible for the proper storage and management of the sterilized/”high” disinfected devices
9. Responsible for the proper cleaning and disinfection of working equipment and surfaces every end of shift
10. Responsible for the cleanliness of the sterilization room and surroundings
11. Responsible for overall compliance of IPC  protocols.
12. Run a monthly inventory of equipment and materials and timely fill up the monthly order request
13. Guarantee the strict compliance of standard precautions
14. Responsible for the general rules in the sterilization room
15. Replace defective instruments
16. Responsible for the storage and distribution of sterilized materials
17. Give regular feedback to the line manager and report directly any issue or incident
18. In order to ensure the coverage of the human resources needs and maintain high standards of quality, organize and coordinate the activities of team supervised (week’s schedule, annual leave, absences, etc.), communicate with the HR Admin department all relevant information in due time, evaluate performance, define and ensure the needs for training
19. Perform hands on tasks as part of the team whenever required or needed in order to optimize the resources and to contribute with his/her knowledge and experience
20. Participate in monthly reports according to guidelines.

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Requirements

• Education  

Diploma in Nursing or 2 years’ experience in hospital sterilization 

• Experience
• 2 year experience in similar position
• Languages

Essential: Arabic: oral and written

Essential: English: oral and written

Requested English level: Intermediate

Transversal Skills :

• Behavioral Flexibility
• Stress Management
• Planning and Organizing
• Initiative and Innovation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Leadership
• People Management and Development

The Applicants should fill the application form at the Department of Management and Human Resources at the headquarters of the Union of Health Work Committees in Gaza – Al Nasser - Al Maqusi area – opposite Al Maqusi Mosque – 3rd floor, 2895987. The application should be included: CV, supporting documents, 2 personal photos, and “you should bring your Original Documents” to compare with the copies. 

The last date for accepting applications is:  Thursday 4 / 7 / 2019 at 2:00pm

Administration and Human Resources