Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Clinical Officer Anesthetist or Nurse Anesthetist
Overview
Beit CURE Hospital is a children’s charity hospital founded by a Christian Mission Organization, CURE International. We specialize in the surgical treatment of disabilities in Orthopedics and ENT. Position Details:
Clinical Officer Anesthetist or Nurse Anesthetist
Reports to: Head of Anesthesia
Location: Lusaka

Purpose of role
• To provide high quality clinical care to patients of Beit CURE Hospital.

Key skill requirements / competencies
Clinical Responsibilities
• Use intravenous, local, caudal or spinal methods to administer sedation or pain medications during surgical and other medical procedures
• Supervise patients and monitor their pain medications before, during and after surgery
• Offset adverse complications or reactions; record amount and type of anesthesia as well as the patients’ conditions throughout procedures
• Determine risk during medical procedures by taking medical histories, examining patients and ordering diagnostic procedures like x-rays and laboratory tests; discuss with other healthcare professionals about the method and type of anesthetic to make patients numb to pain
• Provide and sustain airway management and life support during emergency surgery
• Manage anesthetic services and coordinate with other professionals to formulate procedures and plans; direct the duties of medical technicians, nurses and other healthcare support staff
• Able to operate Theatre equipment.
• Clerking, diagnosing and treating of patients
• To provide quality medical care under the supervision and direction of Consultants
• Contribute to quality patient care by participation in case planning
• Attend ward rounds and conduct day to day review of patients
• To ensure comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records are maintained for patients with an appropriate signed and dated legible entry in the patient’s medical record on every attendance upon a patient.
• Follow the instructions of consultants for their specific regime for each individual patient.
• Competent in pre- and post-operative management of surgical patients.
• To provide assistance with surgical procedures as directed by the Consultant to which assigned
• To be completely familiar with emergency equipment and procedures
• Maintain good communications with all areas and disciplines within the health service and with local medical facilities to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the hospital
• Participate in clinical audit and quality programs as appropriate
• To be “on-call” or participate in shift rosters
• Should be skilled in general and regional anesthetic techniques
• Respect patients’ rights and uphold patient confidentiality
• Undertakes other duties when and as required

Administrative Responsibilities
• Manage the administrative requirements of the hospital and patient care including ensuring medico-legal correspondence are completed with minimal delay
• Be aware of and adhere to all Beit CURE Hospital policies and procedures
• Follow medical ethics according to the Health professions Council of Zambia guidelines and regulations
• Job Skills & Qualification Requirements:
• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and/or advanced Diploma in Clinical Anesthesia or Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Clinical Officer Anesthetist.
• HPCZ Full Registration/GNC Registration
• Skilled at intubation and ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia
• To participate in clinical meetings that are undertaken by the clinical unit where stationed
• To participate in continual professional improvement and medical education Programs

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• All Applications to be submitted via email to: zm.recruitment@cureinternational.org
• Indicate position applied for in the subject matter failure to which may disadvantage you to be shortlisted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Address:
The Human Resources and Administration Manager
Beit CURE International Hospital
Box 36961
Plot No. 34872a Great North Road, Lusaka
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 21 MARCH 2022.

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