Sterile Processing Project Manager

About the role

Mercy Ships, a global faith-based charity that brings surgical care and medical training to communities along the African coast, is hiring a full-time Sterile Processing Project Manager. The role starts with an initial on-site deployment in Sierra Leone and requires international travel. You will work with the Program Director and the International Programs department, and with partner country stakeholders, to develop and run sterile processing programs that advance the country's goals for sterile processing workforce development and service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and maintain communication between the Ministry of Health, national hospitals and education institutions and training participants for sterile processing training and mentorship programs.
• Assess training needs with the Program Director, Regional Director and Country Director, then co-design, develop and deliver training and mentorship programs aligned with country goals.
• Build relationships with national partners, healthcare agencies and NGOs to improve program delivery.
• Coordinate, implement and monitor project activities with partners, and line manage Mercy Ships Sterile Processing Technicians in the partner nation.
• Provide technical support for equipment selection, donation and commissioning, and for redesigning sterile processing departments, and advise on consumables.
• Take part in the Equipment Donation Review Team as needed.
• Work with the Program Governance and Coordination and Program Quality and Impact teams on monitoring and evaluation plans, documentation such as RFPs and partnership agreements, and with the in-country MEL specialist on data collection and reporting.
• Manage the project budget in Emburse Professional and prepare internal and final project reports on time.
• Write content for internal and external communications about sterile processing projects.

Required profile

• At least 5 years' experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• Experience providing sterile processing training in resource-constrained settings, managing sterile processing staff, and working with educational institutions (preferred).
• Certification in sterile processing from a recognized professional body preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English; French at B1 (strongly desired) or B2 (desirable in Francophone countries).
• A full, clean international driving licence strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent written and oral communication, cross-cultural awareness and a strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to manage complex projects from start to finish and to adapt to challenging work settings.