Description

Vacancy Announcement - CSSD Technician

Job title:

CSSD Technician (X3)

Work Location:

Koidu Government Hospital (Kono District)

Department:

Clinical

Reports to:

Theatre Supervisor

Requisition Number

4632

Line Management

No

Position Overview

In order to be successful for this role, the applicant, must be a State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN) or a WASSCE graduate with CSSD training. The CSSD technician will ensure that all surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment used at KGH are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and stored according to established protocols.

This is a NATIONAL position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and disassemble contaminated instruments and equipment
• Perform meticulous cleaning and decontamination procedures following established protocols and observing universal precautions
• Ensure all instruments are free of bioburden before moving to the preparation area
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function and damage
• Accurately assemble surgical instrument sets and trays according to established checklists
• Properly wrap, package and label instrument sets and supplies using appropriate sterilization containers or wraps
• Operate and monitor the autoclaves in accordance with manufacturer instructions and departmental protocol
• Perform and document required biologic and chemical monitoring tests, ensuring all parameters for sterilization are met.
• Document sterilization cycles accurately and maintain complete records
• Aseptically handle and store sterile supplies in the sterile storage area
• Accurately fill and deliver sterile supplies to the operating room and other parts of the hospital
• Manage inventory, monitor expiration date and report supply shortages
• Adhere to all hospital, departmental infection control policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Utilizing Instrument Tracking System and Surgical Services Scheduling System (PIMS), as necessary
• Assist in the training of new sterilization technicians
• All duties must comply with the Sierra Leone National IPC Guidelines (2021), WHO Sterilization & Decontamination Standards, and AORN Central Sterile Processing recommended practices.
• Other duties as delegated to you by your line manager that fall within the scope of work and role level.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time, and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

  Education and work experience requirements

  • Qualification should be SECHN (preferred) or WASSCE Pass in English and Maths
  • Undergone sterile processing training (required)
  • Previous experience working in the CSSD (preferred)
  • Knowledge of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization techniques
  • Having undergone IPC training is an added advantage
  • Previous experience in the operating theatre or Surgical ward is an added advantage
  • Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions
  • Must be able to lift, stand, and stoop without physical restriction
  • Conscientious in detail and grooming
  • Ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly
  • Thorough knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization techniques, infection control requirements, and a basic knowledge of medical/surgical procedures and terminology

    Organisation Profile

    Partners In Health (PIH) is a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health system in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond..

    Misconduct Disclosure

    Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

    The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

    As a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures

    Method of application

    Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, December 5th 2025.