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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
August 22, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM
About the Organisation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in humanitarian aid, relief, and development. Founded in 1933, the IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC provides vital support to Ugandans rebuilding from decades of war while also hosting refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The IRC began operations in northern Uganda in 1998, responding to the displacement and devastation caused by the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the conflict-affected Karamoja region and started working with refugees in Kampala in 2011. Following the South Sudanese refugee influx in 2015, the IRC scaled up its response in the West Nile region.
Currently, the IRC operates in over 40 countries, including 9 districts in Uganda: Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese, and Kampala. By promoting durable solutions that focus on saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC aims to bring people from harm to home, laying the foundation for long-term stability and development. For more information, visit www.rescue.org.
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Job Title
Anesthetic Officer job at International Rescue Committee
Job Description
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 50 countries and more than 25 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.
Organization Background
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in the districts of Lamwo, Kiryandongo, Terego, Madi Okollo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, and Kampala
The IRC is currently implementing its health and nutrition program in West Nile and Acholi focusing on providing primary health care services to refugees in their settlements.
Job Overview
The anesthetic officer will be responsible for administering anesthesia and managing patients in the theatre and post-operative patients.
Duties and 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.
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Qualifications and Competencies
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.
How to Apply
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