JOB DETAILS:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people affected by war and natural disasters. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
The IRC was registered in Uganda in mid-1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and development, Health, Economic recovery and Development and women protection and empowerment as well as contributing to the response to the Southern Sudanese Refugee situation. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Lamwo, Moroto, Kyaka and West Nile.

Job Overview:
To administer anesthesia and manage patients in the theatre.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Planning and budgeting for Anesthetic activities in the hospital.
• Preparing patients for anesthesia and administering it.

• Providing pre- and post-operative care to patients.

• 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.
• Compiling and submitting reports to relevant authorities.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have a Diploma in Anesthesia from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

Competence, Skills and Abilities:
• Guidance and counseling.
• Concern for quality and standards of antitheological work.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Self-control and Stress management.
• Time management.