CSSD MANAGER

We are looking for an experienced CSSD Manager to lead Central Sterile Services Department operations and ensure the highest standards of sterilisation, infection prevention and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end CSSD operations including decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilisation and sterile storage.

• Ensure compliance with hospital infection-control policies and applicable quality/accreditation standards.

• Monitor sterilisation processes, equipment performance, documentation and traceability.

• Ensure availability and proper handling of sterile supplies across clinical departments.

• Coordinate with OT, ICU, Nursing, Infection Control and other clinical teams.

• Monitor CSSD quality indicators and drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure staff competency, training, PPE compliance and safe work practices.

• Manage CSSD equipment, maintenance, inventory and consumables.

• Lead audits, incident investigations and corrective/preventive actions.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant nursing/paramedical/healthcare qualification.

• Experience managing CSSD operations in a hospital environment.

• Strong knowledge of sterilisation techniques, infection prevention and CSSD workflows.

• Understanding of NABH and hospital quality standards preferred.

• Strong team-management, coordination and documentation skills.