The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in 1918, and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, serving close to 5,000 students with a quality, affordable education.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Manager – The Aga Khan Medical Centre , Kisii, the Theatre Technician will be responsible for ensuring sterilization of surgical equipment as per the laid down procedure and a safe surgical environment for patients and staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clean, prepare and sterilize surgical instruments as per laid down procedure.
- Order and maintain all necessary supplies in the theatre.
- Ensure the OR is sterile and completely functional.
- Conduct an inventory of instruments before and after each procedure.
- Assist with patient monitoring during the length of the procedure.
- Prepare the theatre and equipment before and after surgery.
- Assist in bringing in patients into the operating room.
- Report any defective equipment or instrument for repair or/and replacement.
- Ensure a clean theatre between surgeries and perform terminal cleaning at the end of the day.
- Assist patient positioning during surgical procedures.
The requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
- A Diploma in Theatre Technology from a recognized institution
- Three (3) years of experience in Theatre as a Theatre Technician.
- Licensed by Kenya Health Professional Oversight Authority
- Registered by Peri-operative Technician and Technologist Association of Kenya
- BLS qualifications from a relevant body.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication & customer care skills
- Computer literate.
