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Job Description
The purpose of a Hospital Porter is to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient movement of patients, equipment, and
essential healthcare items throughout the hospital, supporting clinical teams and contributing to high-quality
patient care.
Responsibilities
· Respond promptly to patients’ requests for assistance, ensuring comfort and safety.
· Transport specimens from the Out-Patient Department to the laboratory in a timely manner.
· Send and receive CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) materials according to scheduled timings for all
applicable departments.
· Deliver files, documents, and forms between departments and the Medical Records Department (MRD),
including admission files to inpatient areas as instructed.
· Collect general and stationery items from stores for departments on allocated days.
· Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and infection control policies, standards, and
procedures, and cooperate with hospital management to meet these requirements.
· Be familiar with all hospital emergency and evacuation procedures.
· Report OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, and assist in preparing risk assessments and incident reports.
· Follow waste management procedures and policies diligently.
· Attend OSH/Infection Control training programs, mock drills, and awareness sessions as required.
· Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety systems at all times.
Qualifications
Able to speak English; Arabic desirable but not mandatory.
High School Diploma



