Job Purpose 

To support surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining the operating theater, 
assisting surgical teams with equipment and patient positioning, ensuring proper 
sterilization of instruments, and maintaining a safe, clean, and well-equipped 
environment for efficient and effective surgical operations. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Nurse In-charge, Theatre, the position holder will be responsible for 
the following:

i. Maintaining procedure room and operating theatre equipment to ensure a clean, 
safe, and efficient environment for patients and staff.
ii. Ensuring the operating room table and floor are sterilized and linen and rubbish 
are removed at the conclusion of each procedure.
iii. Collecting and returning all necessary equipment required for procedures.
iv. Sterilizing instruments and carrying out decontamination processes.
v. Assembling operating instruments and sets.
vi. Wrapping items for sterilization.
vii. Storing sterile sets and packs appropriately.
viii. Issuing sterile sets and packs to operating room staff and maintaining accurate 
records.
ix. Providing assistance to staff with the movement of patients within the operating 
theatre and promoting patient safety at all times.
x. Any other duty as may be assigned

Qualifications and Requirements 

i. Certificate in Theatre Technician course or its equivalent qualification from a 
recognized institution.
ii. KCSE Certificate with minimum Grade D (Plain) 
iii. Proficiency in computer applications.
iv. Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Core Competencies 

i. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
ii. Responsive, prompt and effective provision of services.
iii. High level of collaboration and teamwork within a multidisciplinary 
environment. Effective time management and organizational skills.
iv. Ethical practice and professional integrity

• Certificate in Theatre Technician course or its equivalent qualification