Theatre Assistant Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 28 February 2026
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Mariestopes Uganda
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| Mariestopes Uganda |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
Job Title Theatre Assistant Cost Centre
Location Marie Stopes Hospital No. of Direct Reports N/A
Reporting to Clinical Services Lead Budget
Responsibilities
(Y/N)
N
• Preparing and sending patient’s specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Implementing the hospital and theatre protocols and guidelines
• Making wish lists for required theatre sundries, equipment, medicines and other hospital supplies
• Utilizing theatre sundries, equipment, medicines and other hospital supplies efficiently
• Accounting for the theatre sundries, equipment, medicines and other hospital supplies
• Ensure effective custodianship and accountability for all assigned MSUG assets by implementing controls to prevent loss, theft
or misuse of assets.
• Coaching and mentoring the theatre team in theatre principles and techniques
• Preparing and submitting timely periodic reports.
• Ensuring a 24-hour duty coverage for theatre
• Carrying out any other duty as delegated by the supervisor.
Knowledge and Experience
• Ability to discuss issues of sexuality and reproductive health with male and female clients of all ages.
• Experience working as part of a highly functioning team.
• Excellent record keeping and time management.
• Attention for detail.
• Proven skills in problem solving and effective conflict resolution
• Computer literate (ability to effectively enter and maintain client records through an electronic database)
• Demonstrable ability to offer standardized theatre care
• Adherence to ethical code of conduct and integrity
• Good public relations and customer care
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate theatre activities.
• Good management of human and material resources
• Demonstrable ability to coordinate theatre activities to nurses/midwives/ surgeons/ anaesthetist and other support staff
• Demonstrable experience in infection control and prevention
• Safe disposal of theatre and other medical wastes
• Ability to ensure patient safety, privacy and confidentiality
• Demonstrable experience in emergency preparedness and care
• Demonstrable experience in managing health care data and report writing in a busy environment.
• Good data analytical skills including database administration, web-based and mobile-based application programming.
• Ability to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres.
• Excellent oral and writing abilities.
• Good team player.
• Good planner
Qualifications and Training (essential/ desirable)
• Ugandan certificate of education with passes in science subjects
• Operating theatre experience in a recognized health institution of over 3 years
• Certificate in operating theatre technique
Personal Attributes
Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people
go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. We encourage and expect all team members will
demonstrate the following behaviours:
• Initiative
Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
• Innovative
Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome
• Effective Communication
Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language,
ensuring information is clear and concise.
• Responsive
Being responsive to changing priorities and demands
• Working Efficiently
Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
• Sharing Information
Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Focus on Learning.
Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
• Commitment
Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to
meet role requirements
• Driven
Drive and determination to deliver results
• Accountable
Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
• Embracing Change
Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
• Motivated
Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential
• Team Player
Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible, and showing respect for each other
MSI Behaviours and Values
Work as One MSI
• You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding, insight, and decision-making
across MSI, enabling us to maximise our ability to influence others.
• You share relevant knowledge, expertise, and resources to strengthen teamwork and prevent duplication of effort.
• You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating fairness,
understanding and respect for all people and cultures.
Show courage, authenticity and integrity
• You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behaviours you demonstrate.
• You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks.
Develop and grow
• You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in a way which inspires them to be
even more effective.
• You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.
Deliver excellence, always
• You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the centre of everything, and implement
smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role.
• You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders and are a true MSI ambassador.
Leadership (For Leaders only)
• You inspire individuals and teams, through situational leadership, providing clear direction.
• You seek and provide opportunities which motivate team members, helping to develop skills and potential whilst
strengthening our talent and succession pipeline.
• You are aware of emerging developments in our sector, demonstrating strategic insight about our clients and business
and encourage this in your team.
• You articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others.
MSI Values
• Mission driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not
chance.
• Client centred: We are passionate about our clients and dedicate our efforts to delivering agreed objectives to the
highest possible quality.
• Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and take responsibility for everything we do to ensure long term
sustainability and increased impact.
• Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate, and brave people who have the courage to push
boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.
• Resilient: In challenging situations, we work together and support each other, adapting and learning to find
solutions, whatever we’re up against.
• Inclusive: We believe that diversity is a strength. We all play our part in creating a culture where every
team member can thrive, feel valued and contribute meaningfully to our mission, and where all our clients
feel welcome and supported.
Application procedure
If you meet the specified minimum job requirements, we encourage you to apply following the procedures
below.
Application Process:
• Submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents as a single PDF file.
• Clearly indicate the job title in the subject line of your email.
• Send your application to jobs@mariestopes.or.ug.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early submissions are encouraged.
• Deadline: 20th February 2026
Posting Date: 2025-02-10
