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Job Title:  Theatre Assistant (Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station: Moyo, Uganda

Reports to: Site Team Leader

About Organisation:

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.

Job Summary:   The Theatre Assistant will assist in SMC processes as required, ensure infection prevention protocols, clean, disinfect and sterilize Theatre equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in circumcision processes, conduct follow up of clients and ensure proper documentation of sterilisation processes documentation.
• Support cleaning and sterilization of all theatre linen including patient gowns, theatre gowns and drapes.
• Work with the sterilization nurse in Collecting, cleaning, disinfecting, packing and sterilizing surgical instruments and linen.
• Under supervision of the site team leader, ensure infection prevention and health care waste SOPs are adhered to and, that the minimum standards of SMC are adhered to.
• Regularly clean the theatre environment and it surroundings at the site and in circumcision outreaches as guided by MoH standards.
• Management of theatre waste using segregation systems as guided by MoH infection control SOPs.
• Manage the disposal of theatre waste as guided by MoH infection control SOPs.
• Ensure proper Cleaning, disinfecting, packing and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Work with the team to ensure the set VMMC targets are met in accordance with guidelines.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum requirement is a certificate in a health-related discipline from a recognised Health institution (e.g. a Certificate in Nursing).
• At least two years working experience in an operating theatre setting.
• A certificate in SMC training is an added advantage.
• Basic training and understanding of key infection prevention requirements in a health care setting.
• Basic understanding of HIV/AIDS concepts.
• Active practicing license and registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwifery Council.
• Has great attention to detail, can work effectively as a member of a team, is a driven and resilient team member.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV, a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications, and contact information for three professional references to the IDI Human Resources Director. Candidates are also requested to include in their CV links to their previously authored scientific documents, including manuscripts, reports, or grant proposals. Apply at the link below.

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Deadline: 28th June 2024

NB: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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