Rakai Health Sciences Program Community VMMC Theatre Assistants Jobs in Uganda
Rakai Health Sciences Program Community VMMC Theatre Assistants Jobs in Uganda
General Position SummaryCommunity VMMC Theatre Assistants will assist the clinician when carrying out circumcision and provide quality nursing care to clients coming for circumcision.
He/she will work with the VHTs/mobilisers in the community to support client mobilization and MOH staff to ensure that implementation of the VMMC program at SMC site is efficiently executed.
He/she may also manage SMC site logistics and finances
Jobs Responsibilities
Assist surgeons/circumcisers when carrying out circumcision/surgical operations
Provide nursing care to clients attending the VMMC clinic
Client mobilization and provision of health education and timely management of adverse events
Assess clinical patient problems and triage patients
Cleaning, disinfecting, and packing surgical instruments
Sterilizing instruments and storing sterilized instruments properly
Maintain infection control measures in operating room theatre
Administer Tetanus toxoid vaccination to VMMC clients
Provision of health education or post-operative care to clients
Seeking informed consent from potential circumcision clients
Ensure procedures are carried out safely in accordance with MOH policies and guidelines
Handling and accounting for circumcision finances and logistics
Ensuring security and proper utilization of
logistics according to inventory lists
Knowledge and Experience
Diploma or Certificate in Nursing or equivalent from a recognized education institution.
Minimum of 1-year work experience in a clinical setting.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team.
Knowledge of good nursing procedures and practices.
Certificate in Male Circumcision skills training will be an added advantage
Willingness to work extra hours
Must be willing to work in rural settings
Must be registered with the relevant Health professionals’ Council
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Rakai Health Sciences Program Community VMMC Theatre Assistants Jobs in Uganda
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