Theatre Attendant
Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)
Deadline: 11 November 2026
Job Snapshot
| Hiring organisation | Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) |
| Location | Mulago, Kampala, Uganda |
| Appointment | Full-time |
| Category | Healthcare and Hospital Support |
| Experience | Not stated |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Deadline |
Jobspace Uganda Vacancy Summary
The Theatre Attendant will support operating-room readiness through cleanliness, supply handling, equipment preparation and safe patient movement. The role works under clinical direction and requires strict observance of sterile-area instructions, careful handling and dependable teamwork.
Why This Role Matters
The application should emphasise disciplined support rather than independent clinical work. Useful evidence includes following cleaning schedules, protecting sterile items, checking supplies and responding promptly to instructions. The theatre environment leaves little room for shortcuts, so integrity and consistency should be visible throughout the CV.
Who Should Consider Applying?
- Applicants with UCE and relevant basic health training.
- Theatre, ward or hospital attendants with practical exposure.
- Candidates familiar with cleanliness and infection-prevention routines.
- People who work reliably under close clinical direction.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare the theatre environment, equipment and authorised supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness and support approved infection-prevention routines.
- Assist with patient positioning or movement when directed by clinical staff.
- Maintain basic stock records and replenish approved items.
- Transfer instruments to and from sterilisation according to procedure.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- At least an O-level/UCE certificate.
- Certificate in a relevant health field.
- Ability to follow sterile-area and safety instructions precisely.
- Reliability, physical readiness and respectful patient handling.
How to Make Your Application Competitive
- State the relevant health certificate and practical placement clearly.
- Describe experience preparing rooms, equipment or supplies.
- Show an example of following a safety or sterile-area procedure.
- Avoid claiming duties reserved for licensed clinical professionals.
Questions to Prepare for Before an Interview
- Why is controlled movement important in a theatre environment?
- What would you do if a sterile item appeared compromised?
- How do you ensure supplies are ready before a procedure?
Application Procedure
Prepare a cover letter, an updated CV, academic and professional certificates and transcripts, an O-level certificate, an A-level certificate where applicable, a copy of the National ID and evidence of experience where required. Applicants whose professions require registration should also include the applicable registration certificate and valid practising licence. Address the application to The Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Submit it by email to erecruitment@uhi.go.ug or hand-deliver it to UHI Headquarters, Mulago, Kampala. Incomplete applications and applications sent to another email address are not accepted. The deadline is 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Uganda time.
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