Surgical Theater Assistant Jobs in Uganda (3 Vacancies)

Job Title: Surgical Theater Assistant (3 Vacancies)

ADDED ADVANTAGE EDUCATION/TRAINING
• Registered / Enrolled Nurse or Midwife.
• Formal training in HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy and Palliative Care
• Formal Training in Adolescent and adult Medical Male Circumcision under local Anesthesia
• Formal training in counseling, especially youth counseling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under the direction of MUWRP and District supervisors, provide nursing and/or surgical theatre assistant services as a member of a fixed or mobile medical male circumcision team
• Assist in minor surgical procedures as per WHO/MOH guidelines under the guidance of technical advisors.
• Conduct Health Education session and/or routine physical; examinations.
• Ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Participate in complete, timely and accurate documentation of all surgical and follow-up procedures


Job requirement

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Training as a Medical Theater Assistant
• At least 2 years of post-qualification professional experience
• Experience in HIV/AIDS Prevention, care and Treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Commitment to accomplishing designated goals and targets in service provision
• Fluency in verbal and written English, able to fluently read and speak Luganda
• Experience of living and working in a rural environment
• Maintain surgical instruments and theater equipment


How to apply

Send cover letter, CV (including 3 references), and supporting documents to;

The Human Resource Administrator
Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Plot 42, Nakasero Road
P.O Box 16524
Kampala

The closing date for the applications is Friday February 25, 2011 at 5.00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.