Principal Anaesthetic Officer

Reference: HRM 72/173/33 - Butabika NRMH

Reports to: Consultant (Anaesthesiology)

Qualifications: i. Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia, OR Anaesthesia and Critical Care OR its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution; ii. Master’s Degree in Public Health or its equivalent from a recognised

University/Institution; and

iii. Postgraduate qualification in Health Service Management, OR Administration, OR Management or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution. Experience At least six (6) years' relevant working experience, three (3) of which must have been at Senior Anaesthetic Officer level in Government.

Other

Good communication, interpersonal and team-building skills. Duties and a) Provide technical support to the Associate Consultant (Anaesthesia) in organising and coordinating anaesthesia, emergency and critical care services Page 40 of 62

Responsibilities: in the Hospital. b) Provide quality anaesthesia, emergency and critical care services to patients. c) Coordinate safe patient care during both intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfers. d) Provide 24-hour coverage of anaesthesia and critical care services in the Hospital. e) Evaluate and refer patients requiring specialised anaesthesia and critical care services. f) Conduct research activities related to anaesthesia and critical care. g) Conduct and coordinate Continuing Professional Development programmes. h) Prepare and submit work plans, budgets and reports to the relevant authorities. i) Carry out support supervision of anaesthesia and critical care services. j) Manage the performance of staff under his/her supervision.

k) Participate in planning, procurement and appropriate utilisation of anaesthetic equipment, supplies and other logistics. l) Ensure proper maintenance, safety and accountability of anaesthetic and critical-care equipment. m) Promote observance of professional standards, codes of conduct and ethics. n) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.