Head - Blood Bank

To lead and manage the Blood Bank operations, ensuring safe blood collection, testing, processing, storage, and distribution in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, hospital policies, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Blood Bank operations, including blood collection, component preparation, testing, storage, and issue of blood and blood components.
• Ensure compliance with applicable licensing requirements, DGHS guidelines, NACO standards, and NABH quality standards, as applicable.
• Supervise blood grouping, cross-matching, compatibility testing, and transfusion-related investigations.
• Ensure availability of adequate blood inventory to meet hospital requirements, including emergency and critical care needs.
• Monitor quality control, equipment calibration, temperature monitoring, and maintenance of records.
• Develop and implement SOPs, policies, and protocols for safe transfusion practices.
• Coordinate with clinical departments, including ICU, OT, Emergency, and other specialties, for timely blood and component availability.
• Manage and guide Blood Bank staff, including doctors, technicians, and support personnel.
• Investigate transfusion reactions, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper documentation, audits, incident reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
• Conduct training and competency assessments for staff on blood safety and transfusion practices.
• Monitor blood wastage, expiry, inventory management, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• MD / DNB in Transfusion Medicine or an equivalent qualification recognized under applicable regulations.
• Valid registration and eligibility to serve as the Blood Centre in-charge, as per applicable licensing requirements.
• Relevant experience in Blood Bank operations and team management, preferably in a multispecialty hospital.

Key Competencies

• Clinical and technical expertise in transfusion medicine.
• Regulatory and quality management.
• Leadership and team management.
• Emergency coordination and decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.