Operating Room Lead
Volunteer Role
Min commitment required: 6-24 months
Mercy Ships – based in West Africa
Accommodation & Food provided
The Operating Room Manager is a key leadership position responsible for the overall management and effective functioning of the Operating Room department including the administrative office, operating rooms, PACU/holding bay, and sterilizing. In addition, the Operating Room Manager has a shared responsibility with the other hospital departmental managers to ensure effective patient flow management in the hospital.
Spiritual and visionary leadership, management and direction of the Operating Room team in the delivery of quality medical care
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare services provided by the Operating Room department
Provide strategic oversight for patient safety and quality management decisions, having accountability for distribution of organizational communication vertically and horizontally
Excellent leadership, organizational and time management skills
Excellent relational skills with the ability to lead and motivate volunteers, with a flexibility and sensitivity to language and cultural diversity
Essential qualifications & experience
Current active license as a Registered Nurse RN (or its International Equivalent) required.
Minimum of 5 years of Operating Room Nurse
BLS / PALS certification
For more information on this role or any other volunteer opportunities we offer please go to our website.
Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to deliver accessible, free surgery and vital medical care for those in unjust poverty and urgent need. Our supporters and partners are creating a legacy of sustainable healthcare; investing in infrastructure and mentoring local professionals. All this is done through the unique mobilisation of skilled volunteers in partnership with developing nations, motivated by a Christian ethos.
Our part within the wider family of Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships UK plays a crucial role within the global Mercy Ships family, providing resources (predominantly revenue and personnel) to operate our fleet of hospital ships. Our culture also plays an important role – we operate with integrity, excellence and respect, each being passionately responsible for ensuring every beneficiary receives excellent service.