Senior Anaesthetic Officer

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Reference: HRM 72/173/35 - Kiruddu RH

Reports to: Principal Anaesthetic Officer

Qualifications: BSc. Degree in Anaesthesia or BSc. in Anaesthesia and Critical Care or its equivale nt from a recognized University or Institution. Experience: At least three (3) years’ working experience at the level of Anaesthetic Officer in

Government. Other

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Duties and

a) Assist the Principal Anaesthetic Officer to organise and coordinate anaesthesia, emergency and critical care services in the Hospital. b) Provide safe, quality, emergency, anaesthesia and critical care services to patients. c) Provide safe patient care during both intra and inter-hospital transfers.

d) Provide 24-hour coverage of anaesthesia and critical care services in the Hospital. e) Evaluate and refer patients for specialised anaesthesia and critical care services. f) Participate in research activities and health data collection. g) Participate in continuous professional development programs. h) Prepare and submit periodic reports. i) Participate in support supervision of anaesthesia and critical care services. j) Manage performance of staff k) Participate in planning and budgeting for the Hospital. l) Participate in clinical work and ensure proper management of patients. m) Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.