Description:In Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya, Aga Khan University Hospitals are private, not-for-profit institutions offering high-quality health care. Their main hospitals serve as principal clinical training sites for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan an…In Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya, Aga Khan University Hospitals are private, not-for-profit institutions offering high-quality health care. Their main hospitals serve as principal clinical training sites for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, aims to be the premier tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. For more than fifty years, AKUH has cared for families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, it strives to make quality health care accessible to all who need it. At AKUH, patients come first. Its medical professionals, faculty and staff provide care at the highest standards, and the hospital is committed to working together so patients and families receive outstanding medical services and first-rate facilities.View moreView less
Collect, dirty instruments from the units, sort classify and decontaminate all soiled instruments
Confirm the type of instrument collected from the relevant units and complete the required documentation
Ensure effective infection control protocols and proper use of PPE and always apply universal precautions when performing duties.
Use appropriate detergents and decontamination process as per the laid down guidelines and procedures to wash and decontaminate instruments and equipment.
Inspect instruments for function and damage, lubricate instruments as required
Inspects washer/disinfector machines and refills disinfectant solutions
Pack sets as per the checklist
Select the recommended material for packaging, Pack, seal and label the tray with the stated details: name of set/technician, processing date and expiry
Apply autoclaving indicator tape on each outer wrap
Monitor and Confirm quality check has been done in accordance with the guideline
Maintain records as per the guidelines.
Alerts the Manager about incidences and any other unusual occurrences in the unit.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement projects
Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Requirements:
Minimum grade D- (D Minus)
CSSD Technician course
Licensed by Kenya Health Professional Oversight Authority
Registered by Perioperative Technician and Technologist Association of Kenya
1-year experience in health care related field, or same role in a health care facility is preferred
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