Technician- Department Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Reporting To
Head of Department
Job Purpose
Assist in formulating, reviewing and maintaining standard operating procedures for use in the workplace (Laboratories).
Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. To supervise and assist students and staff in obstetrics and gynecological simulation surgical skills, during theater time in the operating room, and maintain the surgical skills training laboratory add the usual to these;
   
2. Generate reports, inventories and orders in the Unit;
   
3. Generate budgets and account for use of physical resources of the Unit;
   
4. Manage the use of laboratory equipment and facilities;
   
5. Requisition, maintain and account for financial and other resources;
   
6. Prepare and supervise students’ practicals;
   
7. Liaise with and provide support to the academic staff in the teaching of practicals;
   
8. Implement and maintain guidelines and regulations to ensure quality assurance, control and safety in unit;
   
9. Induct and mentor junior staff in the unit on technical skills;
   
10. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
    

Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in nursing or midwifery with evidence of (i) surgical skills training (ii) training in assisting with minimally invasive theater procedures will be an added advantage
Experience
At least 3 years’ relevant work experience
Skills/Competences
i. Customer Care;
ii. Ability to communicate precisely and concisely;
iii. Analytical skills;
iv. Proficiency in using machines and computers.
Tenure of Appointment
N/A
Age Limit
APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION