Anesthesiologist at United Nations

Required Skills

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• University Degree in Medicine and Surgery,
• Postgraduate specialization in Anaesthesia; Nationally certified to practice as aa anaesthetist;
• Minimum of 3 year’s post specialization experience in the practice of Anaesthesia;
• Fluency in English Language

Note: CHS will provide institutional malpractice insurance as well as individual malpractice policies for all the General Medical Officers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal methods.
• Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
• Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
• Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
• Examine patient, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
• Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
• Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
• Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
• Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians and other health care providers.
• Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
• Manage anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.
• Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
• Provide and maintain life support and airway management, and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
• Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
• Instruct individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease.
• Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.
• All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered.
• Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
• Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
• Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings.
• Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
• Participate and assist in Mass Casualty exercises/events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Must have a current passport.
• Requires a corporate background check, and a favorably adjudicated investigation if required by contract.
• Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
• Will be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English. Ability to speak French is desirable.
• Work hours are based on an 84 hr. work week; typically seven (7), 12 hour days but other variations may apply.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance CHS Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client
• No conditions that would prevent the wear of personal protective equipment; including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor and chemical/biological protective garments or conditions that would prevent the capability of donning, lifting or carrying of up to 70 lbs. of referenced gear while running to a bunker or protected area in the face of perceived or imminent danger.