AMREF NGO Jobs – Anesthetic Officer

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Job Title: Anesthetic
Officer
Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Clinical Officer
Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental
organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities,
health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents
people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in
Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern
Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an
annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge
resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org
Job Summary: The Anesthetic Officer will provide professional
anesthesia services and ensure an efficient, effective and safe procedure
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Planning and budgeting
    for anesthetic activities in the wellness center.
  • Participate in the
    performance of pre-anesthetic care by assessing staff notes, laboratory
    work and patient histories 
  • Identify pre-existing
    medical conditions and communicate to surgeons.
  • Prepare, set up
    maintain and check the anesthetic equipment and instruments to ensure that
    they are clean, safe and in good working order.
  • Prepare SMC clients
    for anesthesia.
  • Administer anesthesia
    according to national and local anesthetic guidelines and procedures,
    ensuring a high standard of patient care.
  • Participate in the
    management of the anesthetic procedure by monitoring appropriate physical,
    physiochemical and biochemical indicators such as blood pressure.
  • Ensure prompt interventions
    in emergency situations.
  • Requisitioning and
    accounting for anesthetic materials and sundries.
  • Charged with emergency
    preparedness of the wellness centre.
  • Carryout post
    operative follow up of SMC clients for AEs
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant must be
    a trained clinical officer or registered Nurse/midwife.
  • The applicant must hold a diploma in anesthesia or
    its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • The applicant must be
    registered with the allied health professional’s council.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional
referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by
e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking
environment policy.
Deadline: Friday 18th October 2013

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