Theatre Assistant

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• 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
  

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• 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
  

• 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 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