📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWLife Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Operating Department Assistant position in South Africa. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 2 - 5 years • Educational Background: Diploma or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in South Africa
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Operating Department Assistant are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Operating Department Assistant position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 2 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Diploma • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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A vacancy exists for an Operation Department Assistant (Theatre), based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town reporting to Theatre Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the surgical team to perform surgical procedures on patients successfully and to ensure that the patient receives optimal care in accordance with company and hospital strategic objectives.
Critical Outputs
Perform scrub duties in theatres where complex and demanding surgical procedures are performed Maintain a level of clinical competence Maintaining quality patient and customer care in accordance with Life Healthcare standards. Understands cost effective delivery of nursing care Maintaining sound relationships and communication with patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team. Building professional relationships with doctors and therapists to promote patient-doctor interaction. Maintaining all Health, Safety and Infection Control Standards Contributing to an environment that is conducive to learning and provides job satisfaction for all staff
RequirementsGrade 12 Diploma in Operating Department Practice 2-5 years relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs is essential Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage Computer proficiency would be an advantage
Competencies
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement Resilience Engaging diversity Verbal & written communication and presentation Influencing Drive & energy Excellence orientation Ethical behavior Building relationships Customer responsiveness Organizational awareness
Deadline:19th August,2026
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