Assistance Anaesthetic – Baidoa, Somalia

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organization to which all SOS Children’s Villages including SOS Children’s Villages Somalia Association is affiliated. SOS Children’s Villages Somalia has officially been working in Somalia since 1985. SOS is currently working in 134 countries worldwide. We are committed to the welfare of children – often throughout the whole of their childhood, and to strengthening families and communities as a preventive measure in the fight against abandonment and social neglect. We also run education and health facilities. With the SOS Children’s Village concept, the organization pioneered a family approach to the long-term care of orphaned and abandoned children.

SOS Children’s Villages upholds child protection policy and our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children and youth from abuse. SOS Children’s Villages Somalia current works in three regions; Banadir Regions (Heliwa, Wadajir, Dharkenley and Dayninle districts) southwest-state (Baidoa and Hudur) Hirshabelle State (Jowhar & Balcad)

SOS Children’s Villages invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criterion for the below position.

Job Title: Assistance Anaesthetic

Location: Baidoa

POSITION OUTLINE

The Assistant Anaesthetist works with physicians, surgeons and anaesthesiologists to manage the aesthetic needs of the patient. The scope of this role can be from initial evaluation to the patient’s discharge.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description outlines only the general scope of the activity and the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with this position. It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks and responsibilities and is subject to change with the employee’s immediate supervisor

• Patient Assessment

The Assistant Anaesthetist will perform an evaluation of the patient and talk with them about their procedure. They may refer the patient to other specialists if they have conditions that might affect the anaesthesia experience.

• Anaesthesia Plan

This plan notes the various medical conditions to be aware of for anaesthesia and recommends the type and levels of anaesthesia for the procedure. There will be notes about what to watch for during the procedure and specific actions for recovery room personnel to take.

• Patient Preparation

The Assistant Anaesthetist will help prepare the patient for their procedure and the anaesthesia. They may put in the needed IVs or check that they are ready for use. They will help set up any monitoring devices to check blood pressure, pulse and temperature of the patient.

• Anaesthesia Preparation and Administration

All of the needed anaesthetics, accompanying drugs and IV fluids will be requisitioned and made ready to be used in the operating room. The anaesthetist will administer all anaesthesia and supporting drugs and monitor the patient’s reaction. They will continue to monitor the patient’s status throughout the procedure and adjust the medications accordingly. As the procedure comes to a close, the anaesthetist will bring the patient out of the anaesthesia and prepare them for transfer to recovery.

• Follow Up

The patient will be monitored while in recovery for any adverse effects from the anaesthesia. The anaesthetist will make sure that all patient documentation regarding the anaesthesia is updated and accurate.

• Emergency Management

The Assistant Anaesthetist will react to an emergency with the standard procedures as outlined by the practice in which they work. They are responsible for the patient’s airway, emergency drug and fluid management, and any life support measures they are called on to do.

• Administrative Duties

The Assistant Anaesthetist will be responsible for other aspects of their practice such as patient record management, procedure coding and billing, inventory and restocking, and patient scheduling.

• Data Protection

At all times ensures that personal data of donors, sponsors, SOS CV beneficiaries and their families as well as SOS co-workers is handled confidentially and in accordance with prevailing SOS CV data protection laws.

Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Anesthesia or any related Medical/Health field including Bachelor of Nurse
• A minimum of 2 years’ anesthesia experience in busy operation theatre(OT)
• Have skill of good counselling and communication skills
• Observing client confidentiality and privacy

Child Safeguarding Policy: SOS Children’s Villages organization is committed to safeguarding the rights of the children and therefore, is expected that every individual who joins with SOS Children’s Villages Somalia understand his/her responsibility in protecting and keeping children always safe

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should send their applications with a CV and scanned copies of your academic and professional certificates indicating telephone numbers and three referees to: this email hr.so@sossomalia.org

Indicating with subject line of the position.

Closing date is. 10^th February, 2021

Competent Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.