Operations Theatre Manager

Position: Operations Theatre Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Industry: Health Sector
Employment Type: Full-Time
Talent Preference: Local Talent
Gender Preference: Open to Both
Age Requirement: 30 Years and Above

Position Summary

The role requires strong leadership, clinical coordination, operational management, and compliance oversight to ensure high-quality surgical care and patient safety.

Qualifications Required / Experience Required

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• Bachelor’s Degree in: BSc Nursing, Hospital Management, OT Management
  
• Valid registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya (for nurse managers).
  
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in operation theatre services.
  
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Required Skills & Competencies / Technical & Operational Skills

• OT workflow management
  
• Surgical instrumentation knowledge
  
• Sterilization & CSSD coordination
  
• Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
  
• Biomedical equipment coordination
  
• Emergency preparedness
  
• OT scheduling and coordination
  
• Team leadership
  
• Staff scheduling & manpower management
  
• Inventory & consumable control
  
• Incident management
  
• Budget monitoring
  
• Documentation & audit preparation

Roles & Responsibilities

1. OT Operations Management

• Supervise daily operation theatre activities.
  
• Ensure smooth scheduling and optimal utilization of OT rooms.
  
• Coordinate elective and emergency surgeries.
  
• Ensure OT readiness prior to surgical procedures.
  
• Monitor OT turnaround time between cases.

2. Surgical Coordination

• Coordinate with: Surgeons, Anesthetists, Nursing teams, CSSD, Biomedical department
  
• Ensure availability of instruments, implants, and equipment before surgery.
  
• Monitor surgical lists and case priorities.

3. Infection Prevention & Sterility

• Ensure strict adherence to aseptic techniques.
  
• Monitor sterilization processes and CSSD coordination.
  
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention policies.
  
• Conduct OT environmental monitoring.
  
• Ensure biomedical waste segregation and disposal compliance.

4. Staff Management

• Supervise OT nurses, technicians, and support staff.
  
• Prepare duty rosters and on-call schedules.
  
• Conduct staff competency assessments and training.
  
• Ensure adequate staffing during emergencies.

5. Equipment & Instrument Management

• Ensure availability and functionality of: Anesthesia machines, Surgical lights, Electrocautery units, Suction machines, OT tables, Laparoscopic equipment
  
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs.
  
• Monitor instrument counts and handling procedures.

6. Inventory & Consumables Control

• Monitor stock levels of: Surgical consumables, Sutures, Implants, Sterile packs, Drugs
  
• Prevent stock-outs and wastage.
  
• Coordinate procurement activities and vendor communication.

7. Patient Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with surgical safety checklists.
  
• Monitor patient identification and consent verification processes.
  
• Investigate OT incidents, near misses, and sentinel events.
  
• Ensure emergency preparedness and crash cart readiness.

8. Quality & Accreditation Compliance

• Maintain OT SOPs, policies, and documentation.
  
• Participate in NABH/JCI/ISO audits and accreditation activities.
  
• Monitor quality indicators including: Surgical Site Infection (SSI), OT utilization, Surgery cancellation rates, Instrument errors, Sterility breaches

9. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily and monthly OT reports.
  
• Maintain records related to: Surgeries, Sterilization, Equipment maintenance, Incidents, Infection surveillance, Submit KPI and operational reports to management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• OT utilization rate, Surgery turnaround time, Surgical site infection (SSI) rates, Surgery cancellation rates, Equipment downtime, Sterility compliance scores, Incident and error rates, Stock-out frequency, Staff competency compliance, Audit compliance scores

If you meet the above qualifications, send your cv to careers@msvlgroup.com