Overall Responsibility
- To provide safe, effective, and evidence-based anaesthesia services by assessing patients, administering anaesthesia, monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures, and supporting post-operative recovery in accordance with clinical protocols and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-anaesthetic assessments and prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Administer general, regional, and local anaesthesia as appropriate within the scope of practice.
- Continuously monitor patients before, during, and after anaesthesia, ensuring prompt intervention where necessary.
- Operate and monitor anaesthesia machines, ventilators, and other related equipment.
- Assist in airway management, resuscitation, and emergency life support during surgical procedures.
- Ensure accurate documentation of anaesthetic procedures and patient records.
- Maintain infection prevention and patient safety standards within the operating theatre.
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal perioperative care.
- Ensure proper maintenance, functionality, and safe use of anaesthetic equipment and supplies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and continuous professional development.
- Provide patient education on anaesthetic procedures and post-operative recovery where appropriate.
- Adhere to professional, ethical, and regulatory standards governing clinical practice.
Job Qualifications & Skills
- Degree or Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Higher Diploma Clinical Medicine & Surgery (Anaesthesia)
- Registered and licensed by the Clinical Officers Council with a valid practicing license.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- At least two years\' experience in administering anaesthesia within a busy hospital setting.
- Strong knowledge of anaesthetic techniques, airway management, patient monitoring, and emergency response.
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
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