Nurses (4 Career Opportunities) at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

 Job Title: Sterilization Nurses (4 Career Opportunities)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda 
Background Information:
IDI is a centre of excellence, which is part of Uganda’s preeminent medical training institution, the Makerere University College of Health Sciences.  IDI is registered as a non-government organization, is owned by Makerere University, and is funded by both public and private resources.
IDI’s focus is strengthening care and treatment of HIV and related infectious diseases – for people living with HIV across Africa. Since its establishment, IDI’s mandate has expanded to cover HIV prevention, malaria, TB and capacity building in research and laboratory services.  IDI supports Adult Safe Male Circumcision as part of HIV prevention across eight districts in Uganda. The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) supports roll out of Adult Safe Male Medical circumcision services as part of HIV prevention across eight districts in Uganda (Kampala, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Masindi, Kibaale, Buliisa and Kiryandongo).

 Job Summary:  The Sterilization Nurses will be responsible for overseeing the sterilization of surgical instruments and to provide quality nursing care to MMC clients
Ensure regular and consistent availability of sterilized surgical kits as required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Supervise the sterilization of all surgical instruments
    Ensure that sterilization of surgical Instruments is done in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures.
    Maintain records and inventory according to standard ethical requirements ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

    The applicant should possess a relevant Nurses Training from a recognized education institution
    At least two years work experience preferably in a clinical and theatre setting
    Additional training in Sterilization procedures will be an added advantage


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver or post their application letters with detailed CVs, with three professional referees (including one from current employer) to:
 The Human Resource Manager, Infectious Diseases Institute,
College of Health Sciences,
Makerere University Mulago hospital Complex,
 P. O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 22nd July, 2013