CSSD Manager

SUMMARY:
An opportunity exists for a CSSD Manager in Theatre, reporting to the Theatre Manager,

POSITION INFO:

Critical Outputs

• Effective management of the CSSD unit, ensuring that all operational requirements are met daily.
• Controlling of theft and breakage of instruments
• Quality assurance of theatre packs according to the standard as per the different cases.
• Excellent understanding of the working procedure in CSSD
• Understanding of the Infection Control Standards and Sterilization Standards according to Life Healthcare
• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the Department to ensure adherence to infection
• control and SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Ability to train the CSSD Assistants to be optimally functioning
• Manage CSSD staff to ensure adequate and cost-effective staffing promoting co-operative working relationships
• and performance management
• Manage the department’s budget, including control and maintenance of equipment and stock
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and manage the Unit workload

Requirements

• SANC registered as a professional/general nurse
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in CSSD/Theatre and leadership/managerial experience.
• Previous staff management and conflict management experience required
• Strong customer orientation
• Advance SAFMED CSSD course is desirable
• Team player
• Very energetic and well organized
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be willing to work according to the flexi-hour system including night shift