Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department including cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, packing, storage and distribution surgical instruments
• Ensure timely availability of sterile packs, set and supplementary instruments, etc. to all hospital departments (OR, wards, Units, OPD, etc.).
• Implement and monitor sterilization processes according to hospital infection control protocols and national/international standards
• Develop, enforce and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all SPD activities.
• Maintain cleaning, disinfection and sterilization records, load control logs and traceability documentation.
• Conduct regular audits and biological/chemical indicator tests to validate sterilization efficacy.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic heatsealer (autoclaves, plasma, etc.), other CSSD equipment.
• Coordinate with biomedical engineering for preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure no supplies are out of stock
• Plan for replacement or procurement of CSSD instruments and consumables.
• Supervise CSSD technicians and support staff.
• Conduct regular training and competency assessments in sterilization practices, infection control, and safety procedures maintain record.
• Develop staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts.
• Monitor inventory levels of sterile and non-sterile supplies.
• Manage requisition, storage, and distribution of sterile items.
• Ensure cost-effective use of resources and minimize wastage by controlling and monitoring the cost of running the operations and department
• Liaise with operating theatres, nursing units, and other departments to understand and fulfill sterilization requirements.
• Report departmental performance, incidents, and quality issues to hospital management.
• Preparing Annual Budget Planning for ongoing & benchmarked upcoming year services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent .
• Diploma / Certification in Sterile Services Management or Infection Control preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years in CSSD operations, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role in a hospital setting.
• In-depth knowledge of sterilization techniques and infection control.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with hospital accreditation standards like JCIA