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Mental Health Officer
IRD’s anaesthetists play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of anaesthesia during surgical procedures in challenging environments.
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- Conduct pre-operative consultations to assess surgical risks and determine appropriate anaesthesia.
- Administer and monitor anaesthesia during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety.
- Prepare drugs, materials, and equipment required for anaesthesia.
- Oversee patient transfer to the recovery room and ensure full recovery of consciousness.
- Advise on postoperative care, including pain management and monitoring vital signs.
- Implement and supervise hygiene protocols in operating theatres and recovery rooms.
- Supervise the operation theatre pharmacy and ensure adequate stock of medications.
- Maintain and ensure the proper functioning of operating theatre equipment.
- Organise tasks and supervise personnel under their responsibility.
- Collaborate with other departments and participate in emergency activities or missions
- Fulfil administrative procedures and documentation, including patient files and reporting.
As an anaesthetist you have visibility of all operations in the project; it’s a complex but very rewarding job.
– Margaret Lee, Head of Nurse, IRD
Requirements:
- Doctor anaesthetist diploma recognised by the state.
- Two years of experience as an anaesthetist.
- Experience working in MSF or other NGOs and in developing countries.
- Proficiency in mission language, with knowledge of local language desirable.
Assets:
- Previous experience in people management.
- Commitment to humanitarian work.
- Flexibility in adapting to different situations.
- Strong results orientation.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.