Job Description

 

Job title:                    Nurse Anesthetist and Surgical IPC Lead

Work Location:          Kono District 

Department:                Clinical

Reports to:                  Surgical Clinical Lead, Kono District

Line Management:       No

Duration of Contract:    Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension

Application Status:          External Advert

Organization Profile:

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview:

The Nurse Anesthetist performs clinical anesthesia duties and takes appropriate responsibilities for direct patient care. The Nurse Anesthetist administers anesthetic agents under department protocols and guidelines and communicates patient status to clinical team members. S/he will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with other staff in a collaborative manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific Responsibilities:

• • Administers anesthesia to patients for surgery or diagnostic procedures.
  • Prepares preoperative assessments including health histories and physical examinations.

• Completes postoperative evaluations in accordance with department policies.

• Documents and archives patient preoperative assessments, pre-, intra and postoperative anesthesia procedures.

• Participates in the development, documentation and administration of policies and procedures involving the administration of anesthesia for the facility.
• Maintains accurate inventory and monitor use of anesthetic supplies.

In addition to other clinical responsibilities, as Surgical IPC Lead:

• • Oversee the instrument and medical supply sterilization process.  This includes allocating tasks so that the following measures are met:
    • Procedures are being followed and instruments are being properly accounted for at each step of the process.
    • Supplies from the wards are sterilized in a timely manner and returned to the ward
    • Have surgical sets for emergencies ALWAYS available so as not to delay life-saving measures.
    • Instruments are not left unattended or unaccounted for
    • Oversee hygienists to assure that supply chain data is collected in a timely manner and supplies are kept in stock.

• Insure adequate coverage of the sterilization staff including approving and managing shifts, hours worked, and vacation time.
•  Allocate tasks to insure other IPC materials are available (gloves [sterile and non-sterile], aprons, gowns, face masks, and face shields) for both maternity and main surgical ward.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment:

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures

Qualifications:

• RN, or equivalent medical training and certification in Anesthesia
• At least 2 years previous working experience in anesthetic department of hospital
• Ability to work productively in highly collaborative settings while also able to function independently.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
• Ability to work under high stress and fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to social justice.
• Ability to live in Kono district full-time required.

Method of application:

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday 16th June 2022

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