Operation Theatre In-Charge

Company Description Norvik Group, comprising Norvik Hospital Ltd and Norvik Enterprises Ltd, is a leading private healthcare provider in East Africa, committed to delivering patient-centered, quality medical services. The group focuses on accessible, safe, and reliable care across a range of clinical specialties. Team members work in an environment that values professional ethics, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. Norvik Group encourages collaboration, ongoing training, and innovation to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery. Role Description The Operation Theatre In-Charge is a full-time, on-site role based in Kampala, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the operating theatres. The role includes coordinating surgical lists, ensuring readiness of theatre rooms, equipment, and supplies, and supervising theatre staff to maintain high standards of patient safety and infection control. The Operation Theatre In-Charge collaborates with surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, and other clinical teams to optimize workflow, minimize delays, and support quality surgical outcomes. Responsibilities also include enforcing clinical protocols, monitoring adherence to regulatory and hospital guidelines, managing shift schedules, and supporting training and mentoring of theatre staff. The role requires active participation in quality improvement initiatives, incident reporting, and documentation to support efficient, safe, and patient-centered surgical services. Qualifications

• Strong leadership, team coordination, and staff supervision skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary theatre teams.
• Clinical expertise in perioperative care, including operating theatre procedures, sterile techniques, and infection prevention and control.
• Organizational and planning skills to manage theatre schedules, prioritize cases, and ensure optimal use of operating theatre resources.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, and support staff.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to respond to emergencies, equipment issues, and workflow challenges in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of hospital safety standards, clinical governance, and quality assurance practices in surgical settings.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and hospital information systems for scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
• Diploma or degree in Nursing, Theatre Technology, or a related clinical field; valid professional registration with the relevant council.
• Prior experience working in an operating theatre environment, preferably in a supervisory or senior clinical role.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, ethical practice, continuous learning, and adherence to non-discriminatory workplace principles.

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