Experience
- At least 5 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Education
Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc in Nursing) from a recognized institution.
Current and valid registration with the Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC).
Postgraduate Diploma or specialized training in Perioperative Nursing, Operation Theatre Management, or Surgical Nursing will be an advantage.
Requirements
- At least 5 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Additional Requirements
Essential Experience
• Minimum 5 years of post-registration clinical nursing experience.
• Relevant experience in an operation theatre, surgical ward, obstetric theatre, or perioperative nursing services.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising nursing staff and coordinating OT operations.
• Practical knowledge of surgical asepsis, perioperative patient care, instrument management, surgical safety, and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IPC standards, sterilization procedures, clinical documentation, and patient safety protocols.
• Experience in managing clinical supplies, equipment, and OT inventory.
Desirable
• Previous experience in a hospital, emergency surgical service, maternity hospital, NGO/INGO, or humanitarian healthcare setting.
• Experience in managing an operation theatre or supervising a multidisciplinary surgical support team.
• Training in perioperative nursing, OT management, sterilization, or CSSD procedures.
• Training in Basic Life Support (BLS), emergency response, or resuscitation.
• Experience in emergency obstetric and gynaecological surgery, including caesarean section services.
• Familiarity with clinical audits, quality improvement, incident reporting, and service monitoring.
Required Skills and Competencies
Clinical and Technical Competencies
• Strong knowledge of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care.
• Good understanding of OT management, surgical instruments, equipment, and perioperative procedures.
• Strong knowledge of IPC, sterilization, surgical asepsis, and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to supervise clinical activities and ensure compliance with patient safety protocols.
• Knowledge of emergency obstetric and surgical procedures.
• Ability to monitor clinical quality, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to manage OT supplies, equipment, and inventory.
Management and Leadership Competencies
• Strong supervisory, team management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prepare duty rosters, allocate responsibilities, and manage staff performance.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple clinical activities and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to emergency situations.
• Strong accountability, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to provide clear instructions, feedback, and guidance to staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Fluency in spoken and written Bangla; working knowledge of English for clinical documentation and professional communication.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with patients and caregivers from diverse backgrounds.
• 8. Language Requirements
• Good spoken and written Bangla.
• Working knowledge of English for clinical documentation, reporting, and professional communication.
• Knowledge of Rohingya and/or Chittagonian dialect is an advantage.
Additional Requirements
• Willingness to work at MCH, Teknaf, and support relevant clinical areas as required.
• Ability to work in a resource-limited humanitarian healthcare setting.
• Willingness to work according to the approved duty roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Ability to coordinate and support emergency obstetric and surgical services.
• Commitment to IPC measures, occupational health and safety, safeguarding standards, and hospital security procedures.
• Willingness to participate in mandatory training, competency assessments, clinical audits, and emergency drills.
Additional Job Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. The role holder may be required to undertake additional duties reasonably related to their qualifications, skills, and experience, based on programme and operational requirements.
Safeguarding
The post holder is required to perform all duties in accordance with the organization's safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child safeguarding, anti-harassment, code of conduct, and other relevant organizational policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other status.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out all duties in accordance with organizational Health, Safety, Security, Infection Prevention and Control, laboratory biosafety, and other relevant policies and procedures.
Responsibilities & Context
Job Description: OT incharge- Jointly operated by Save the Children & PHD Mother and Child Hospital (MCH).
Duty Station: Camp 21, Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar
Reports to: OT In-Charge
Accountable to: OT Medical Officer
Position Summary
The OT In-Charge is responsible for the overall management, coordination, supervision, and effective operation of the Operation Theatre (OT) at the Mother and Child Hospital (MCH), Teknaf. The position holder will ensure the delivery of safe, quality, and evidence-based perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing obstetric, gynaecological, general surgical, and other surgical procedures within the hospital's approved service capacity.
The OT In-Charge will oversee daily OT operations, supervise OT nurses and assigned support staff, ensure adequate staffing and duty roster management, maintain the availability and functionality of surgical instruments, equipment, and essential supplies, and ensure strict compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC), surgical safety, and patient care protocols.
The position holder will work closely with surgeons, obstetricians, anaesthesia personnel, medical officers, nursing teams, CSSD, Pharmacy, Admin & Logistics, and other relevant departments to ensure smooth coordination and continuity of surgical services. The role will also contribute to clinical quality improvement, staff capacity building, performance monitoring, and compliance with PHD policies, applicable Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) standards, and humanitarian principles.
Duty Station
The primary duty station is the MCH Operation Theatre, Teknaf. The position holder may be required to coordinate with the recovery area, emergency department, labour room, maternity ward, and other relevant clinical departments to ensure effective delivery and continuity of surgical services.
Key Responsibilities
A. Overall OT Management and Operational Coordination
• Lead, organize, and supervise the overall daily operation of the Operation Theatre to ensure efficient, safe, and uninterrupted surgical services.
• Develop and implement appropriate OT operational plans, workflows, and procedures in coordination with MCH management.
• Coordinate daily and emergency surgical schedules with surgeons, obstetricians, anaesthesia personnel, medical officers, and relevant clinical departments.
• Ensure the OT is adequately prepared, equipped, clean, and functional before scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Monitor the readiness of the OT, recovery area, surgical instruments, equipment, sterile supplies, and emergency resources.
• Ensure appropriate coordination between the OT, labour room, emergency department, maternity ward, inpatient units, and CSSD.
• Monitor daily OT activities and ensure timely management of operational challenges and service interruptions.
• Ensure appropriate arrangements for emergency obstetric and surgical procedures, including emergency caesarean sections, according to hospital service capacity.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend appropriate corrective measures to MCH management.
• Ensure continuity of OT services during emergencies, staff shortages, and other operational challenges.
B. Clinical Supervision and Quality of Patient Care
• Supervise and monitor the clinical performance of OT nurses and assigned staff to ensure quality and safe perioperative nursing care.
• Ensure appropriate pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care in accordance with approved clinical protocols.
• Ensure proper patient identification, verification of surgical procedures, surgical site confirmation, and consent documentation in coordination with the responsible clinical team.
• Ensure proper implementation and documentation of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, including sign-in, time-out, and sign-out.
• Monitor compliance with aseptic techniques, sterile field maintenance, safe instrument handling, and surgical safety procedures.
• Ensure proper surgical instrument, needle, and swab counts in collaboration with the surgical team.
• Monitor patient safety during surgical procedures and ensure timely escalation of clinical concerns and complications.
• Ensure appropriate patient transfer, recovery monitoring, clinical observation, and structured handover.
• Review nursing documentation and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
• Identify gaps in clinical practice and provide necessary guidance, supervision, and corrective feedback to OT staff.
• Promote patient-centered care, dignity, confidentiality, and respectful treatment of all patients and caregivers.
C. Staff Management, Supervision, and Duty Roster
• Supervise, guide, and provide technical support to OT nurses and other assigned OT personnel.
• Prepare, review, and manage the OT duty roster in accordance with hospital requirements and the approved 48-hour duty roster, as applicable.
• Ensure adequate staffing coverage for scheduled surgeries, emergency procedures, and shift operations.
• Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, performance, and adherence to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Allocate daily responsibilities among OT staff according to their qualifications, competencies, and service requirements.
• Conduct regular staff briefings, shift handovers, and operational meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Identify staff training needs and facilitate orientation, coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Assess staff performance and provide constructive feedback to improve clinical competency and professional development.
• Promote teamwork, professional conduct, accountability, and a supportive working environment.
• Report staff performance concerns, attendance irregularities, and disciplinary issues to the designated supervisor in accordance with organizational procedures.
D. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
• Ensure strict implementation of MCH IPC guidelines, standard precautions, and surgical asepsis procedures within the OT.
• Monitor compliance with WHO's Five Moments of Hand Hygiene and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments and reusable equipment.
• Coordinate with CSSD or the designated sterilization team to ensure the availability of sterile instruments and supplies.
• Ensure appropriate separation and handling of clean, sterile, contaminated, and used equipment.
• Monitor proper segregation, handling, and disposal of sharps, infectious waste, and other clinical waste.
• Conduct regular IPC monitoring and ensure timely corrective actions for identified gaps or breaches.
• Ensure immediate reporting and appropriate follow-up of sharps injuries, occupational exposures, and infection prevention incidents.
• Participate in IPC audits, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives.
E. Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies Management
• Oversee the management, maintenance, and accountability of all OT equipment, surgical instruments, consumables, and other resources.
• Ensure regular assessment of the functionality, cleanliness, completeness, and safety of surgical equipment and instruments.
• Monitor the availability of essential surgical supplies, sterile packs, sutures, dressings, PPE, and emergency consumables.
• Maintain an updated inventory of OT instruments, equipment, and consumables.
• Monitor stock levels, consumption patterns, and replenishment requirements to prevent stockouts and service interruptions.
• Ensure appropriate storage, handling, expiry monitoring, and authorized use of OT supplies.
• Report damaged, missing, expired, or malfunctioning equipment and instruments to the appropriate department.
• Coordinate with Admin & Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain, Biomedical, Pharmacy, and CSSD teams regarding procurement, maintenance, repair, and replenishment requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of equipment maintenance, instrument accountability, and stock utilization.
F. Emergency Preparedness and Patient Safety
• Ensure the OT is prepared to respond to emergency obstetric and surgical procedures.
• Monitor the availability and readiness of emergency equipment, including oxygen, suction apparatus, resuscitation equipment, and other essential supplies.
• Ensure OT staff are familiar with emergency response procedures and their respective responsibilities.
• Coordinate with the clinical team during emergency procedures to facilitate timely and effective service delivery.
• Ensure immediate escalation of patient deterioration, excessive bleeding, suspected anaesthetic complications, and other critical incidents.
• Facilitate staff participation in emergency drills, resuscitation training, and patient safety activities.
• Ensure proper reporting and documentation of adverse events, near misses, medication errors, and other patient safety incidents.
• Review reported incidents and coordinate appropriate corrective and preventive actions with MCH management.
G. Documentation, Reporting, and Data Management
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of OT registers, surgical records, patient care documentation, and other required clinical records.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly OT service statistics, including surgical procedures, emergency procedures, and other relevant service indicators.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of OT activities in accordance with PHD and MCH reporting requirements.
• Review OT documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Prepare and submit regular OT activity reports, staffing updates, supply requirements, and operational challenges to the designated supervisor.
• Maintain proper documentation of duty rosters, staff attendance, equipment inventories, instrument counts, and stock utilization.
• Ensure confidentiality, security, and appropriate management of patient information and clinical records.
• Support clinical audits, data quality assessments, service monitoring, and quality improvement activities.
Job Other Benifits
Monthly Gross Salary: BDT 122,727 /= (Only)
Bonus and other benefits: 10% of the monthly gross salary.
Other Benefits: Office hours, annual leave, increments, will be provided as per the organizational policy and Recruitment & Human Resource Management Policy of Partners in Health and Development (PHD), subject to project budget availability.