Background information about the job or company

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho...

Responsibilities or duties

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

Qualifications or 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

Experience needed

1-year experience in health care related field, or same role in a health care facility is preferred

• 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

• Minimum grade D- (D Minus)
• CSSD Technician course
• Licensed by Kenya Health Professional Oversight Authority
• Registered by Perioperative Technician and Technologist Association of Kenya