Theatre Assistant

Job Opportunity — Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH), Diocese of Jinja

A newly established state-of-the-art Private Not for Profit (PNFP) teaching and research hospital in Jinja City, founded by the Catholic Diocese of Jinja.

Job Title: Theatre Assistant (3 Positions)

Department: Medical | Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer

Main Purpose of the Job: To maintain a sterile operating environment, prepare surgical instruments, and support the surgical and anaesthetic teams before, during, and after operations to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Key Outputs: - Sterilized and safely processed surgical instruments, linen, and equipment. - Clean, orderly, and fully prepared operating rooms and surgical trolleys. - Safely positioned and monitored patients during pre-operative and post-operative phases. - Accurate inventory records and stock management of medical sundries and supplies. - Safe disposal of biomedical and surgical waste.

Key Activities: - Preparation: Clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical tools using autoclaves and chemical protocols. Set up surgical trays, equipment, and operating tables. - Intra-Operative Support: Assist surgeons and anesthetists to scrub, gown, and glove. Pass instruments, cut sutures, apply dressings, and handle laboratory specimens. - Patient Care: Verify patient identity and surgical site checklists. Transport and position patients safely on and off the operating table. Provide basic care in the recovery room. - Infection Control & Safety: Adhere strictly to national infection prevention and control (IPC) standards. Safely dispose of hazardous waste. - Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels of medicines, consumables, and linens, reporting shortages or drafting requisitions for replenishment.

Qualifications & Experience: - Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE / O-Level) or equivalent. - A recognized Certificate in Theatre Techniques, Preoperative Support, Medical Theatre Assistant course, or Enrolled Nursing from a certified health training institution. - Registration with the Allied Health Practitioners Council (where applicable) and a valid practicing license. - 1 to 2 years of relevant working experience in a busy hospital surgical environment is typically preferred.