Obijackson Children's Hospital is a new hospital located in Okija, Anambra State, built and equipped to world class standards and being developed to be one of the world’s foremost paediatric healthcare institutions. The Hospital aims to be Nigeria’s leading healthcare center dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care and research. Though autonomous, it is a subsidiary of the Obijackson Group with several other companies in its kitty and Nestoil Plc as its flagship.
Obijackson Children's Hospital is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Head, Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)
Job ID: OCH/0814/03
Location: Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria
Job Description:
- Receive contaminated devices, instruments and equipment in the decontamination area.
- Operate the decontamination and terminal sterilization equipment as well as report all malfunctions and changes in the parameters.
- Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
- Disinfect and sterilize equipment’s such as respirators, hospital beds, and oxygen and dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators and washers as required.
- Maintain up to date records of activities in the department for effective monitoring and tracking of sterile devices used as well as for reference purposes.
- Develop procedures for sterilization.
- Apply expertise in the identification and prevention of potential sources of infection in the facility.
Requirement :
Paper Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant Medical Sciences (Microbiology/Medical Lab science/Infection control etc).
- Professional Qualification: Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification relevant experience.
- Must Have (apart from the above):
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Computer Literacy and knowledge
- Good communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Good Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power point
- Patience, assertiveness and attention to detail.
- Age bracket: N/A
Application Closing Date:
26th August, 2014
Methods of Application
Interested candidates should send CV with subject tagged
"HEAD, CENTRAL STERILE SERVICES DEPT (CSSD)—OCH/0814/03" to:
[email protected]
Applications without the Job ID and Job Title quoted would not be processed.
Applicants are also adviced to apply for one position only, as those who apply for multiple positions will be automatically disqualified.