Theatre Attendant

Theatre Attendants – Uganda Heart Institute

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is established by the Uganda Heart Institute Act CAP 258 as an Autonomous Government Entity to undertake and coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda.

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UHI intends to recruit competent people in various departments, to enhance its human resource capacity and support the effective delivery of specialised cardiovascular services.

Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed positions. Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and valid practicing licenses where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV), O. Level Certificates, A. level certificates (where applicable), copy of the National Identity Card and evidence of work experience where required, to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala. Online applications should be sent on the UHI official recruitment email erecruitment@uhi.go.ug. Applications which will be submitted or emailed without complete attachments or any applications which will be sent on any other email addresses other than one mentioned above, will not be accepted. Applications both physical and online, must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026

CARDIAC NURSING

 Post: Theatre Attendant

Salary Scale : UHI 8 MED 2

Number of posts: Two (2)

Reports to : Theatre cardiac Nursing Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare Operating Rooms: Set up operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring a sterile environment for surgical procedures.
• Maintain Sterility: Adhere to strict infection prevention control protocols, sterilize equipment, and maintain a clean environment
• Manage equipment: maintain cleanness of surgical equipment and ensure equipment is working prior to use.
• Patient care: Assist with patient positioning, transport and preparation for surgery, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and restock surgical supplies and equipment.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of equipment and linen usage, sterilization and inventory.
• CSSD: Assist with handling of used instruments and sets at end of surgery and dispatch to OSSD and picking sterile ones from CSSD to operating room.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment.

Person/  Job Specifications

i Must have at least O. Level certificate (UCE qualifications)

ii. A certificate in a relevant health field

K. PUBLIC HEALTH, REHABILITATION AND PALLIATIVE CARE

Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala. Online applications should be sent on the UHI official recruitment email erecruitment@uhi.go.ug.