• Ensure preparation of the material and equipment in the OT, receive patients and ensure that pre-operative checklist is done, making sure they are ready for surgery and post opérative checklist
• Ensure that operation theater floor, used trolley for carring patient and shoes are cleaned and disinfected after each use and placed in the storage or decinated place ready for the next use
• Reinforces all OT standards prescribed in the procedure manuals and MSF guidelines and protoccols.
• Assist the surgeon and anaesthetist during the operation, anticipating their needs in order to facilitate their job; close monitoring the vital parameters of the patient at recovery and make sure that the patient is in stable condition before sent to the department
• Organise patient transportation from the OT to the recovery room and carry-out and/or supervise all the postoperative procedures i.e. patient is not bleeding while transfered.
• Activities to prepare the OT for the next scheduled operation or emergency Implement the hygiene, sterilisation, asepsis and disinfection protocols and procedures at all times, before, during and after operations, to ensure the safety conditions of patients and staff
• Collaborates with Nursing Activity Manager in determining and obtaining equipment and supplies needed in the performance of patient care.
• Supervise and train the OT Nurses and Technicians, nurse aides and cleaners while in the OT, following MSF protocols
• Control all equipment and material stock used in the OT to ensure efficient and rational use of material resources Contribute to monthly reports according to guidelines
• Ensure that all staff (Surgeons, Nurses, And other staff) are aware and observe OT rules and regulations i.e approprient clothing (EG : OT Tunic) and shoes in the Theater to minimise infection transmission.
• Responsible for safety and comfort of patients, and the health and safety of employees assigned to the OT.
• Collaborates with ancillary support services to provide a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• All staffs have there job descriptions Read to them, they understand and comply to MSF standard and should practise what is within there scope of pactise
• Participate actively in all supervisors and department meetings and promotes open communication and collaboration within the department, and with other services in the hospital.
Flexible Approach, Capacity Management, Multitasking Skills,