About US:
Kampala Hospital is a privately owned hospital that was established in 2007. Our mandate was and is to bring non-existent services to the countries that were often sought by many people who frequently moved abroad to seek quality medical care.

Job Summary: The Theatre Coordinator will provide exceptional care for the patient in the peri-operative environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are the core of practice. The incumbent will be accountable for the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care for the peri-operative patient, undergoing anesthesia, surgery and/or procedure. His /her role includes clinical practice, human resources management, including staffing and evaluations, and financial.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will act as an advisor within the theatre unit.
The incumbent will take overall leadership and provide clinical expertise in the provision of care in the operating department.
Responsible for the management of an operating theatre and to share responsibility for the overall efficiency and reputation of the department.
The incumbent will assess theatre practices and implement changes to ensure high standards of nursing practice in theatres
In charge of identifying training needs of theatre staff and implement an appropriate training schedule
Participate in teaching activities within the department as a whole.
Identifies opportunities for staff to expand their knowledge and skills.
Ensures staff are appropriately prepared for their roles and responsibilities through teaching and supervision and acting as a role model.
In charge of writing and implementing theatre protocols ensuring that they are evidence based.
Implements, maintain and monitor theatre protocols and standard operating procedures in relation to the hospital quality management system and quality assurance standards
Ensures systems are in place for maintaining, cleaning and safe use of equipment.
Ensures a safe and effective environment for practice in an efficiently arranged physical setting.
The incumbent ensures and maintains appropriate clinical and other records.
Ensures the cleanliness of the recovery unit and theatre suite.
The incumbent maintains an appropriate stock of supplies and ensure best practice in the use.
Maintains and develops own professional knowledge and expertise.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the Theatre Coordinator vacancy should hold a First class Diploma / Degree in Nursing
Possession of a Diploma / Certificate in theatre training will be an added advantage.
A minimum of four to five years’ experience in an acute setting
Demonstrates a high level of skill in the practice of theatre care.
Excellent communications skills (Written, Oral & Presentation)
Computer literacy i.e. IT skills in MS Office (high Level)
Fluency in both written and spoken English

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send an application letter, an updated CV that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualification (copies of their “Academic Transcripts”) and in addition MUST include details of present position, current remuneration and contacts of three professional referees. Send your application using courier, hand delivery or e-mail to the following address: hr@kampalahospital.com.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Deadline: 30th July, 2015