Anesthetic Officer - Advert#2026/01

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Anesthetic Officer - Advert#2026/01
Mbale City, Mbale, Uganda
Full Time
Experienced
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CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda, a Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Christian Hospital specialized in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Integrated Spiritual Ministry, is seeking an experienced Individual for the Full Time position of an Anesthetic Officer.
Position Title: Anesthetic Officer
Reports to: Anesthesiologist/Anesthesia Department Supervisor
Supervises: None
Duty Station: CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda
Department: Anesthesia - Medical
Location: Mbale, Uganda
Duration: Fixed Term
Position Overview
To provide operative anesthesia and ensure an efficient, effective and safe procedure for both emergency and elective surgical cases, including pre- and post-operative patient care:
Patient Centred Care

• Participate in departmental devotional activities prior to commencement of operating room services.
• Deliver safe, ethical, and patient-centred anesthetic care in accordance with institutional policies and professional standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of the patient information and medical records.
• Advocate for patient safety throughout the perioperative period.
  

Perioperative Patient Management

• Conduct or assist with comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessment, including review of medical history, physical examination, laboratory investigations, medications, and perioperative risk assessment.
• Request or facilitate appropriate preoperative investigations and specialist consultations within scope of practice.
• Prepare and verify anesthesia equipment , anesthesia machines, oxygen supply, suction apparatus, medications, and emergency equipment before each procedure.
• Administer and monitor general anesthesia safety throughout induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Perform airway assessment and management, including mask ventilation, laryngoscopy, endotracheal intubation, supraglottic airway insertion (LMA), and emergency airway interventions.
• Continuously monitor patients using appropriate physiological monitoring and interpret clinical data to guide anesthetic management.
• Manage intravenous fluids, blood products, and haemodynamic stability, with particular attention to pediatric physiological requirements.
• Assist with or perform regional anesthesia techniques within scope of practice and institutional guidelines.
• Identify, prevent, and manage perioperative complications and anesthetic emergencies.
• Facilitate safe transfer of patients to the PACU or Intensive Care Unit (ICU), providing comprehensive clinical handover to the receiving team.
• Assess and implement evidence-based postoperative pain management strategies.
• Accurately document all preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anesthetic care in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards.
  

Professional Practice and Quality Improvement

• Adhere to national professional standard, institutional policies, infection prevention and control measures, Quality and patient safety protocols.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, Quality and patient safety activities.
• Maintain anesthesia equipment and report equipment faults or safety concerns promptly.
• Collaborative effectively with surgeons, nurses, intensivists, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  

Continuous Professional Development Activities

• Identifies and pursues continuing professional development activities in line with their position and maintains professional records that provide evidence of activities completed.
• Works with one’s supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth.
• Maintain professional registration and a valid practicing license.
• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD), mandatory training, and competency assessments.
• Keep current with advances in anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, critical care, patient safety through ongoing education and evidence-based practice.
  

Communication and Interpersonal Relationship

• Demonstrates a positive rapport and cooperative work relationship with associates.
• Demonstrates a caring, Christ-like attitude toward staff, patients, and their families.
• Communicates effectively with other disciplines within the facility to ensure a continuum of patient care.
  

Spiritual Ministry

• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry Programs.
• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)
  

Occupational Health & Safety Function

• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.
  

Other Duties

• Other official related duties that may be assigned by Supervisor.
  

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.
Academic Qualification

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Anesthesia from a recognized institution or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates comparable knowledge and competences.
  

Professional Qualification

• Registered with Uganda Allied Health Professionals ‘Council
  

Desirables

• Ability to get on well with the diverse anesthetic work force.
• Good knowledge in the professional of anesthesia
• Good communication skills
• Ability to administer and take instruction.
• Good organizational and supervisory skills.
• Continued self-development in new knowledge and skills to improve safety.
  

The deadline for receipt of applications is open until position is filled.
This position is on Full time term basis, renewable, based in Mbale.

• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviews, reference verification, appointment, training or any other fees).
• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondences or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
• All forms of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
  

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