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INFECTIOUS DISEASES INSTITUTE
JOB POSTING
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Tel: 256 – 0414 – 307200, 0312 – 307 200 Fax: 256 – 0414 – 307
290, Email: [email protected]
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to “Strengthen Health Systems in Africa
with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases through Research and Capacity Development”. IDI
has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and
Treatment, Training, Research, and Outreach programmes.
Background:
As part of its comprehensive HIV/AIDS services, the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) offers free
Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision for HIV prevention in the Mid-Western and West Nile
regions of Uganda. The project is seeking to recruit suitably qualified persons who are available
to start immediately to fill vacant positions for supporting VMMC services in the West Nile region
districts of Arua, Koboko and Nebbi.
JOB TITLE: Theatre Cleaners (5 positions)
REPORTS TO: Facility SMC NURSE
CLASSIFICATION: Fixed-term (Contract), full-time
SALARY: Commensurate with training and experience
DUTY STATION: WEST NILE
Summary:
This position plays an important role in providing housekeeping services and, together with the
laundry assistant, are vital for ensuring that the minimum standards for circumcision in infection
prevention, healthcare waste management and facility management are met.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Regularly clean the theatre environment and it surroundings at the site and in
circumcision outreaches as guided by MoH standards.
2. Management of theatre waste using segregation systems as guided by MoH infection
control SOPs.
3. Manage the disposal of theatre waste as guided by MoH infection control SOPs.
Educational requirements
 Certificate in a relevant field
 Two years working experience in a surgical theatre setting
 Basic understanding of issues around infection control in health care settings
 Understanding of basic HIV/AIDS issues is an added advantage.
To apply:
Qualified and interested persons may hand deliver, or post an application letter with a detailed
CV, naming at least two professional referees to:
The Manager, Human Resources
Infectious Diseases Institute
P. O. Box 22418,
Kampala
The closing date for the applications is Friday, 10th MARCH, 2017 before close of business.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
IDI IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT ORGANIZATION WHICH IS NONDISCRIMINATORY AND
IDI DOES NOT CHARGE A RECRUITMENT FEE OR ANY OTHER FEES AT ANY STAGE OF
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.