Anaesthetic Officer job at Medical Teams International Uganda | Apply Now

Before surgery, provide patient and attendant with appropriate information on their condition and treatment options so patient can give informed consent; assess patients readiness for surgery through physical examination, reviewing medical history and laboratory results, and obtain patients written authorization for operation

During surgery, administer anaesthesia to control patients pain and level of consciousness and provide continual medical assessment of vital life functions

After surgery, identify evidence of recovery and determine when patient has been stabilized sufficiently to be moved to the ward or sent home

Supervise the Theatre Assistant to ensure the operating room is clean and ready for surgery; Provide continuous learning and development opportunities for the Theatre staff

Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning

Supervise all pharmacy related activities (stock control, station re-stocking, inventories, expired drugs, etc.) and other equipment of anaesthetic ward, follow-up of narcotics and sedatives (register, consumptions, empty phials, etc.), and ensure sufficient supply for to perform medical activities; accountable for the appropriate use of materials and assets

Implement hygiene best practices and ensure the integrity of anaesthetic materials including decontamination, sterilisation and storage conditions to ensure the safety of patients and staff Produce reports as required

Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct

Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities

Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy

Other duties as assigned