Minimum Requirements

Education:  (FULL TIME STUDIES ONLY)

• Minimum: 3 years Nursing Diploma after completion of High School.
• Preferred: B.Sc Degree in Nursing with Central Sterile Processing Course. 

Experience: (LICENSED EXPERIENCE ONLY)

• Minimum: 3 years in CSSD of which include 1 year experience as In-Charge Role.
• Preferred: 4 years experience as In-charge in CSSD.

Required Certification or Licensure or Registration:

• Valid Primary License from the country of origin if applicable AND should be eligible for license in the State of Qatar within the Supreme Council of Health.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English - Oral and Written.

Specification

Position Summary

• To effectively manage the overall sterile processing operation of Central Sterile Services Department (staff, equipment, resources and budget) in a safe and efficient manner to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Facilitating and coordinating the team Delivering products in a timely manner to meet surgical services.
• Managing risks Performance Management This is achieved by teamwork, continuous quality improvement.
• initiatives, effective use of resources, and keeping abreast with current regulatory standards thru active participation in national and international societies.

Principal Accountabilities:

• To provide leadership and support to overall operations of the department.
• Performance indicators/outcomes.
• Demonstrating a high level of expertise in overall knowledge and concept of sterilization and decontamination Managing the day to day activities of the department to achieve service delivery goals while effectively managing resources.
• Preparing Plan (SLA) and Monthly Operating Report.
• Assuming fiscal responsibilities, to include preparation and monitoring of operating and capital budget.
• Developing & implementing quality standards in keeping up with current changes in practice standards with reference to such as, Maintaining records and statistics and status of tasks reports Monitoring the departments' quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control programs.
• Providing information, advice and guidance to the Preoperative Services on unit issues and operations as required.
• To develop competent and committed team of CS staff Maintaining and developing training programs for Sterile Service Assistants/Technicians. Processes are in place to assess levels of competence to practice.
• Monitoring Sterile Service STAFF in achieving knowledge and competence Conducting performance review to improve competence. Acting as a resource person to staff and clients Discuss changes with Theatre, Team Leaders and staff.
• Implementing the process that brings about effective change Demonstrating professional development and on-going education Developing and implementing policies, procedures and maintaining quality assurance initiatives as required by external review agencies to ensure that established the standards that are maintained.
• Ensuring unit service delivery exceeds customer expectations.
• Coordinating: - Keeps the Asst. Head and head of Dept. informed of conditions in CSSD Recognizes Job relationship and functions effective within the organizational Perform competently in new and emergency situations.
• Plan and completes duties in a timely manner.
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity
• Recognize and performs duties, which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Perform duties in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals and objectives structure: - Cooperate with other personnel to maintain effective relationships both inter-departmentally and intradepartmental.
• Health and Safety Proactive in identifying and minimizing risk affecting CSSD practice.
• Displays commitment through actively supporting all health and safety initiatives.
• Ensures all staff maintains adequate safety standards on the job through consultation, training and supervision.
• Ensures own and others safety at all times Complies with policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Reports all incidents/accidents, including near misses in a timely fashion High level of credibility within CS Professionals, and other related disciplines Proven knowledge and expertise in Sterile Processing.
• Skilled at development of policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Committed to and skilled at using consultation processes to effect positive change.

About the Employer

Qatar’s national healthcare delivery system is rapidly developing. Here, you will have the opportunity to team with the best and the brightest professionals in healthcare and to provide world class patient care service for the population. This medical group has one of the biggest workforce in Qatar, with more than 2 million people living and working in Qatar, this diverse and exciting organization has more than 90 different nationalities working to deliver the best care always to their patients and the Qatar community.

Since its establishment the healthcare provider rapidly developed medical facilities capable of providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of disease.  It currently manages 12 hospitals – 9 specialist hospitals and 3 community hospitals – as well as the National Ambulance Service and home and residential care services.

More about Qatar:

• Qatar is the host country of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and listed as the richest country in the world by Forbes.
• Qatar is home to many expats who relocated here for work and those drawn to its life of luxury, this is most evident in the capital city Doha.
• Doha is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of Qatar.
• Doha has awesome attractions. You will be able to experience adventure, buzzing nightlife, culture or relaxation. Qatar does not only offer the most amazing desert landscapes but also stunning beautiful beaches beautiful beaches to enjoy.