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Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Theatre Assistant job at Medical Teams International
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
In our broken world, so many people are suffering. They are pushed to the margins and forgotten. Men, women and children are persecuted and left without homes. They are hurting, sick and in crisis.
God calls us to love the vulnerable, to dare to love like Jesus. He uses us to provide people in crisis with protection and care.
We work to restore health as the first step to restoring hope. Because every person deserves the chance for a better life.
Job Title
Theatre Assistant job at Medical Teams International
Job Description
Responsible for sterilizing and preparing theatre equipment, instruments and surfaces according to hygiene standards and procedures to ensure high quality of care and safe environment for the patient.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strictly apply all specific sterilization and hygiene protocols and security rules; proactively seek advice and clarifications from the Anaesthetic Officer about the specific protocols or procedure to follow in each specific case
Sterilize all surgical instruments and equipment and prepare surgical trolleys for operation
Assist the surgical team before, during and after operations as requested
Assist in preparing patients for surgery, explaining procedures and transporting patients between ward and operating room
Scrub, glove, mask and gown the surgical team
Pass surgical instruments to surgeon, cut sutures, apply dressings and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
Dispose of surgical waste safely in accordance with IPC procedures and protocol
Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy
Other duties as assigned
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications and Competencies
Certificate in Theatre Techniques is required
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
Valid practicing license is required
2 years of experience in a similar role is required
Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of instrument sterilization
Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) protocol
SKILLS
Skilled in applying dressings and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis
Good communication skills, with good command of spoken English
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
ABILITIES
Physically fit with ability to move patient from operating table to trolley
Ability to take action without waiting to be told what to do
Ability to pay attention to details
Ability to follow IPC protocol
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
How to Apply
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