Anesthesiologist

Mbale City, Mbale, Uganda

Full Time

Experienced

CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda, a Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Christian Hospital specialized in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Integrated Spiritual Ministry, is seeking an experienced Individual for the Full-time position of an Anesthesiologist/Pediatric Anesthesiologist.

Position Title: Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Reports to: Supervisor Anesthesia and critical care, Medical Director

Supervises: None

Duty Station: Mbale,

Department: Medical

Location: Uganda

Duration: Fixed Term

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To administer and manage anesthesia during a surgical procedure.

KEY RESULT AREAS & ACITIVITIES

Pre & post-operative anesthesia evaluation of patients

Reports to the Consultant Anesthesiologist in a timely fashion when surgical schedule changes are instituted and/or a case needs to be cancelled.
Maintains effective communication with consultant Anesthesiologist/ Medical Director to ensure a continuum of quality and efficient delivery of surgical/anesthesia services.
Accurately and thoroughly charts pertinent patient information pre, intra, and post operatively.
Identifies and treats intra operative & post-operative anesthesia complications.
Oversees the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and keeps an anesthesia provider available to the nurse until the last patient is discharged verifies a valid surgical/anesthesia consent has been obtained from the patient (age 18 or older), parent or legal guardian as required by law or institutional policy.
Reports to the Consultant Anesthesiologist at any time when it appears to be unsafe to operate the ORs - i.e. lack of oxygen.

Patient Management function

Responsible for completion of preoperative anesthesia evaluation of patients and orders necessary lab work/consultation.
Maintains confidentiality of all CURE patient records and only discusses patient data that is pertinent to the involved health care provider.
Reviews preoperative patient chart for pertinent lab work, history and physical, vital sign chart, fluid status and medication sheet.
Consistently utilizes appropriate monitors and constantly monitors patient intra operatively.
Safely performs induction, maintenance & emergence of general anesthesia
Manages the patient airway adequately utilizing the mask, bag-valve mask, intubation, LMA, and other emergency airway procedures.
Accurately manages fluid resuscitation in the pediatric patient.
Maintains the anesthesia machine, oxygen supply, suction, and is prepared to manage the airway.
Performs and maintains various regional anesthesia techniques.
Assesses and implements pain management in the post-operative recovery period.
Protects the patient from harm utilizing proper positioning techniques and is an advocate for the patient’s welfare.
Oversight management of critical ill patient in the ICU.

Continuing Professional Development Activities

Identifies and pursues continuing professional development activities in line with their position and maintains professional records that provide evidence of activities completed.
Works with one’s supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth.

Occupational Health & Safety Function

Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

Spiritual Ministry participation

Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Any other official duties

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the HRM. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Masters in medicine in Anesthesiology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
2 years’ additional pediatric anesthesia and critical care experience required.
Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
Desire to research and advance the field.
Compassionate attitude with a focus on outstanding patient care.
Excellent communication skills to listen and speak with patients and colleagues.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and oftentimes high-pressure environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS COMPETENCES & ABILITIES:

Good communication skills with peers, superiors, physicians, patients and their families
Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures as are added to Imaging section from time to time.
Leadership skills
Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner
Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and proceed with objectives without supervision
Flexible attitude to duties and to hours of work with ability to remain calm under pressure
Highly organized and meticulous

The deadline for receipt of applications is open until position is filled.

This position is full-time fixed-term renewable and based in Mbale.

CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviews, reference verification, appointment, training or any other fees).
CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondences or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
All forms of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

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