Anesthetic Officer

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 Anesthetic Officer.

Position Title: Anesthetic Officer

Reports to: Anesthesiologist/Anesthesia Department Supervisor

Supervises: None

Duty Station: CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda

Department: Anesthesia - Medical

Location: Mbale, Uganda

Duration: Periodic Term

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To provide operative anesthesia and ensure an efficient, effective and safe procedure for both emergency and elective surgical cases, including pre- and post-operative patient care:

Patient Care

Contributes to devotional time prior to surgery.
Follows instructions when given by supervising anesthesia provider.
Maintains confidentiality of all CURE patient records and only discusses patient data that is pertinent to the involved health care provider.
Assists in the PACU as needed.
Protects the patient from harm utilizing proper positioning techniques and is an advocate for the patient’s welfare.

Patient Management

Assists in preoperative anesthesia evaluation of patients and orders necessary lab work/consultation.
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 intraoperative. Is able to correlate data from monitor to patient’s clinical condition.
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.
Participates in airway management – mask ventilation, laryngoscopy Checks the anesthesia machine, oxygen supply, suction, and is prepared to manage the airway, and insertion of LMAs.
Accurately manages fluid resuscitation in the pediatric patient.
Performs and maintains various regional anesthesia techniques.
Safely transfers the post op patient and accurately reports surgical/anesthesia data to PACU nurse.
Assesses and implements pain management in the post-operative recovery period
Identifies actual and potential patient problems that may occur intra & post operatively.

Accurately and thoroughly documents
pertinent patient information pre, intra, and post operatively.

Continuous Professional Development Activities

Displays a willingness to learn new skills, concepts, etc.
Attempts to keep current in anesthesia by reading anesthesia literature, attending seminars, etc.
Adequately completes orientation which includes but is not limited to ECG interpretation, monitors, Anesthesia machines, anesthetic drugs unfamiliar to practitioner, policies and procedures of CCHU.
Maintains records that provide evidence of continuous professional development.
Seeks opportunities to teach colleagues both clinically and didactically with regards to pediatric advanced life support, anesthesia, & pain management
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.

Communication and interpersonal relations ship

Demonstrates a positive rapport and cooperative work relationship with associates.
Demonstrates a caring, Christ-like attitude toward staff, patients, and their families.
Communicates effectively with other disciplines within the facility to ensure a continuum of patient care.

Proficiency

Reports to shift on time.
Renders quality anesthesia care regardless of patient’s tribal origin, gender, race, religion, disease process, or financial status.
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.
Maintains competency of anesthesia practice in accordance with professional standards established by the profession.
Participates in resuscitation of patient when required.
Keeps an accurate narcotic count and record.

Spiritual Ministry

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

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.

Other duties

Other official related duties that may be assigned by Supervisor.

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.

Academic Qualification

Must have a higher Diploma in Anesthesia or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired, from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualification

Registered with Uganda Allied Health Professionals ‘Council

Desirables

Ability to get on well with the diverse anesthetic work force.
Good knowledge in the professional of anesthesia
Good communication skills
Ability to administer and take instruction.
Good organizational and supervisory skills.

Continued self-development in new knowledge and skills to improve safety.

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

This position is fulltime periodic term basis, renewable 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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