JOB DETAILS:

Job Overview

The anesthetic officer will be responsible for administering anesthesia and managing patients in the theatre and post-operative patients.

Major Responsibilities

• preparing patients for anesthesia and administering it.
• Providing pre and post-operative care to patient.
• 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.
• Provide regular feedback to the Medical Officer on activity in the theater including patients’ condition and progress.
• Assist in preparation of reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The ideal applicant must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or Midwifery with a Diploma in Anesthesia from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• At least three years’ working experience in a busy CeMONC site with a functional theatre.
• Experience in planning, organizing and coordinating theatre activities.
• Guidance and counselling.
• Concern for quality and standards of antitheological work.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Self-control and Stress management.
• Time management.