Job Title: Theatre Assistant
Organisation: Marie Stopes Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Marie Stopes Uganda (MSUG) is affiliated with MSI Reproductive Choices and is registered in Uganda as a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since launching in 1993, MSUG has grown to become one of Uganda’s largest sexual and reproductive healthcare providers, offering a wide range of high-quality, affordable, client-centred services. Our service delivery channels are adapted to fit the different contexts of each region to maximise opportunities for building sustainable platforms that can provide a lasting impact on the health outcomes of Ugandans.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Clinical Services Lead, the purpose of this role is to always make the theatre ready for operation. To maintain a clean, safe and sterile environment before, during, and after surgery. To observe theatre principles and techniques at all times. To perform towards the provision of quality theatre services. To assist the surgeon during the operation and provide basic care of the recovering patient. He / she shall work under the supervision of the surgeon and the Clinical Services Lead.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cleaning and organizing the operating theatre before and after the operation.
- Cleaning and sterilizing all surgical instruments, linen and equipment for the operation
- Keeping enough stock of the supplies and equipment needed for operations.
- Arranging all surgical instruments and equipment in an accessible, organized manner for easy use during the operation
- Preparing instruments and equipment appropriate and relevant for the procedure
- Taking and handing- over patient from and to the ward/unit nurse/midwife before and after the procedure
- Verifying patient information and confirming the procedure before it is performed.
- Helping surgeons, anaesthetist, and other members of the surgical team get properly scrubbed and dressed up for the operation.
- Assisting the surgeon with basic medical functions during the operation, such as applying clamps, cutting sutures, or dressing wounds
- Preparing and sending patient’s specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Implementing the hospital and theatre protocols and guidelines
- Making wish lists for required theatre sundries, equipment, medicines and other hospital supplies
- Utilizing theatre sundries, equipment, medicines and other hospital supplies efficiently
- Accounting for the theatre sundries, equipment, medicines and other hospital supplies
- Ensure effective custodianship and accountability for all assigned MSUG assets by implementing controls to prevent loss, theft or misuse of assets.
- Coaching and mentoring the theatre team in theatre principles and techniques
- Preparing and submitting timely periodic reports.
- Ensuring a 24-hour duty coverage for theatre
- Carrying out any other duty as delegated by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Ability to discuss issues of sexuality and reproductive health with male and female clients of all ages.
- Experience working as part of a highly functioning team.
- Excellent record keeping and time management.
- Attention for detail.
- Proven skills in problem solving and effective conflict resolution
- Computer literate (ability to effectively enter and maintain client records through an electronic database)
- Demonstrable ability to offer standardized theatre care Adherence to ethical code of conduct and integrity Good public relations and customer care Ability to plan, organize and coordinate theatre activities.
- Good management of human and material resources
- Demonstrable ability to coordinate theatre activities to nurses/midwives/ surgeons/ anaesthetist and other support staff
- Demonstrable experience in infection control and prevention
- Safe disposal of theatre and other medical wastes
- Ability to ensure patient safety, privacy and confidentiality
- Demonstrable experience in emergency preparedness and care
- Demonstrable experience in managing health care data and report writing in a busy environment.
- Good data analytical skills including database administration, web-based and mobile-based application programming. Ability to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres.
- Excellent oral and writing abilities.
- Good team player.
- Good planner
- Ugandan certificate of education with passes in science subjects
- Operating theatre experience in a recognized health institution of over 3 years
- Certificate in operating theatre technique
How to Apply:
Submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents as a single PDF file.
Clearly indicate the job title in the subject line of your email.
Send your application to [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early submissions are encouraged.
Deadline: 15th December 2025
Note:
- MSUG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding humanity and expects all position holders to share this commitment.
- MSUG has a well-guided and transparent recruitment process that requires no payment or sexual favours from any candidate/job applicants/potential job seekers as a pre-employment requirement.
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Level of Education: high school
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required