Specialist, Operating Room at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervising, Operating Room Protocols, OR Setup Management, Equipment Readiness, Liaising, Documentation Checks, Workflow Management, Clinical Expertise, Intraoperative Care, Evidence-Based Practices, Inventory Monitoring, Training Needs Identification, Mentoring, Staff Evaluation, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Specialist, Operating Room Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital Location: Karachi, Pakistan Introduction: The Department of Anaesthesia at the Aga Khan University Hospital provides perioperative care and other operating room facilities for all surgical procedures, intensive care to critically ill surgical patients in the surgical intensive care unit, as well as acute and chronic pain management services. Our department has a mix of anesthesiologists, qualified nurses, and highly trained surgical and anesthesia technicians. We are committed to delivering compassionate, ethical, accessible, and high-quality care to all patients requiring surgery, anesthesia, intensive care, and pain services. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for: Supervising Operating Room technicians and ensuring compliance with established protocols Managing OR setup, turnover times, and readiness of equipment and instruments Liaising effectively with surgical, anesthesia, nursing, and support teams Conducting spot checks on key OR documentation, including turnaround time, time-out procedures, and sponge counts Ensuring optimal technical staff assignment and workflow management Acting as a clinical expert in intraoperative care, supporting evidence-based practices and troubleshooting intraoperative issues Monitoring equipment, surgical supplies, and inventory in collaboration with Materials Management Collaborating with Head Nurses, Assistant Manager, Clinical Services, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Clinical Nurse Instructors to identify training needs for OR, SDC, and CSSD technicians Mentoring, supervising, and evaluating Operating Room staff Conducting specialty-based courses and in-house training programs in coordination with Clinical Nurse Instructors and Clinical Nurse Specialists Requirements: You should have: Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in the related area at least 5 years of related experience preferably in an Operating Room good interpersonal skills and communication skills, including spoken and written English good management and organizational skills excellent knowledge of basic software/programs ability to handle multiple tasks and perform under pressure. Note: Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities

The specialist will supervise Operating Room technicians, manage OR setup and turnover times, and ensure compliance with established protocols. Responsibilities also include acting as a clinical expert, monitoring inventory, and collaborating on staff training needs.