THEATRE ASSISTANT (1)

at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted November 22, 2023
Category Healthcare Jobs in Uganda
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

THEATRE ASSISTANT (1)

General Summary
The Theatre Assistant will assist in SMC procedures, ensure infection prevention protocols, clean, disinfect and sterilise Theatre equipment.

Key Responsibilities
Assist circumcision processes in theatre, conduct follow up of clients and ensure 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 sterilisation of surgical instruments.
Work with the team to ensure the set VMMC targets are met in accordance with guidelines.
Person Specification
Minimum requirement is a certificate in a health related discipline
Basic training and understanding of key infection prevention requirements in a health care setting.