Anesthetic Officer Job Opportunities – International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary: The anaesthetic officer will be responsible for administering anaesthesia and managing patients in the theatre and post-operative patients.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical roles:
- Planning and budgeting for Anesthetic activities in the hospital.
- Preparing patients for anesthesia and administering it.
- Providing pre- and post-operative care to patient.
- Providing resuscitation services in case of emergency and disaster situations
- Maintaining anesthetic operational equipment and ensuring their functionality.
- Requisitioning and accounting for anesthetic materials and sundries.
- Supervising and appraising staff.
- Adhering to professional and service code of conduct and ethics.
- Supporting research activities; and
- Compiling and submitting reports to relevant authorities
Communication/Reporting
- Provide regular feedback to the Medical Officer on activity in the theater including patients’ condition and progress.
- Assist in preparation of reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or Midwifery with a Diploma in Anesthesia from a recognized Institution.
- Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
- At least three years working experience in a busy CeMONC site with a functional theatre.
- Experience in planning, organizing and coordinating theatre activities.
- Guidance and counselling.
- Concern for quality and standards of anaestheological work
- Ethics and integrity
- Self-control and Stress management; an
- Time management.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 14th June 2022
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