Assistant Manager (In-charge) - CSSD

Job description

- Develop , implement and maintain SOP's in each zone of CSSD. - Maintain all the records relating to sterilization and quality control. - Overall monitoring of the sterilization activities and supply of sterile items - Inventory management of both consumable and reusable items. - To handle day to day running of CSSD. - 100 % sterile service delivery as per the requirement. - Maximum adherence to the quality standards in the process. - Minimization of the number of recalls. - Cost saving on consumables and equipment utilization. - Developing second line. - Exploring the requirements for accreditation and advising the management about the road map for such an initiative . - Select, appoint, retain and promote the most appropriately qualified and experienced staff as needed in consultation with Human Resources. - Establish appropriate work and time plans for all the staff in the department to maximize the efficient use of staff time. - Provide induction training to new staff members and develop the knowledge and skills of the existing staff. - Ensure that all the members in the team conduct themselves in a professional manner, are well presented and are responsible for their discipline in accordance with the Company policy and procedures. - Inculcate  a positive, multitasking and can-do attitude within the team. - Review the performance and competence of the staff through appraisal mechanism, identifying training needs and arranging for its provision in conjunction with HOD/Human Resources. - Monitor staff turnover on a regular basis, identifying the reasons for the employees leaving the organization and develop strategies to address high employees turn over in conjunction with Human Resources. - Ensure all employees within the department attend and complete their annual mandatory training. - Manage and review annual leave entitlement to ensure that staffing levels remain appropriate throughout the year. - Keep good relation with Infection control team, Surgical service team , Clinical service team, Materials management team and Engineering department. - responsible for utilizing appropriate communication channels to keep abreast of departmental and Hospital wide issues and changes via incident report, newsletters, minutes of meetings, performance improvement projects (PIP), forums, etc. - Lead monthly departmental meeting with CSSD staff members to cascade/escalate information. - Ensures use of appropriate oral communication and reporting channels. - responsible for utilizing appropriate communication channels to keep abreast of departmental and Hospital wide issues and changes via incident report, newsletters, minutes of meetings, performance improvement projects (PIP), forums, etc. - Lead monthly departmental meeting with CSSD staff members to cascade/escalate information.