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Category

Health Care

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nakaseke, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

12/2/2026
28 days left

Employer / Company

Nakaseke District Local Government logo
Nakaseke District Local Government
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Description (Public)

The Theatre Assistant prepares and maintains the operating theatre, sterilises instruments and supports the surgical team during procedures at a district health facility.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Prepare the theatre, trolleys, instruments and supplies before surgery.
  • Sterilise instruments and maintain aseptic technique during procedures.
  • Assist the surgical and anaesthetic team during operations.
  • Clean and disinfect the theatre after each procedure and dispose of waste safely.
  • Maintain theatre registers, instrument inventories and consumable records.
  • Report equipment faults and shortages to the in-charge promptly.
  • Support patient positioning, transfer and post-operative care where required.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Certificate in Theatre Techniques, Nursing Assistance or a related field from a recognised institution.
  • Experience in a theatre or clinical setting is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of sterilisation and infection prevention practices.
  • Physically fit for theatre duties and shift work.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Aseptic technique and sterilisation discipline.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Teamwork with surgeons, nurses and anaesthetic staff.
  • Reliability under pressure.
  • Integrity and confidentiality.

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