Theatre Technician Job KUTRRH

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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:

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

Qualifications and Requirements

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

How to Apply

All applications should be submitted via (https://recruitment.kutrrh.go.ke/) with the subject line clearly indicating the position applied for (e.g., “Application for Paediatric Cardiologist” and Job Reference Number). All applications should reach KUTRRH not later than Friday, 1st May 2026.

Please note that:

• Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution by submitting required documents (e.g., clearance certificates from EACC, DCI, KRA, HELB, CRB and CUE/ KNAQ for those with academic qualifications obtained from learning institutions outside Kenya).

Applicants are required to attach the following documents in PDF format:

• Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae,
• Copy of National ID,
• Copy of Valid Practicing License,
• Copies of academic and professional certificates (MUST be certified by the issuing institution; all applicants with foreign qualifications must get the qualifications equated to those of the Kenyan education system),
• Testimonials and any other relevant document.
• The application letter should include among other details; your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees. Physical applications should be addressed to the postal address below or be dropped at the CEO’s Office KUTRRH, Kahawa West, Northern Bypass Road.

The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
Kahawa West, Northern Bypass Road, Nairobi
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100, GPO Nairobi

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