CURE International recrute deux (2) Techniciens anesthésistes, Niamey, Niger
CURE International is a non-profit Christian organization passionate about the physical and spiritual healing of children with disabilities in developing countries and which has been established in Niger since 2010, with the aim of contributing to the country.
CURE’s core mission is to transform the lives of children with disabilities and their families around the world by providing physical and spiritual healing. Other services that CURE provides in its hospitals are medical training and advocacy for children with disabilities.
The main objective of CURE is to provide quality surgical care to children affected by severe orthopedic problems or various other disabilities (sequelae of burns, cleft lip and palate).
Thus, for the implementation of its activities in Niger, CURE Children’s Hospital in Niger is seeking to recruit:
Anesthesist Technicians (2)
All co-workers of CURE are expected to support and embody the following Core Values:
- Compassion: We respond to meet the needs of Children and Families with kindness, mercy, and healing.
- Joy in Service – We love serving Children and helping them to live life to its fullest.
- Faithfulness in prayer – We depend on God alone who is the source of changed lives and transformed communities.
- Integrity Always – We do the right thing and keep our promises.
- Intentional Relationship: We humbly collaborate with our patients, partners, and colleagues for multiplied impact.
- Commitment to excellence – We strive to deliver the highest standard of care and professionalism in our work.
This position requires the co-worker to be in agreement with the declarations of the Statement of Faith.
| Position Title | Anaesthetist Technician |
| Reports To | Anaesthesist Manager |
| Supervises | N/A |
| Department | Medical Department |
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of standard anesthesia concepts and procedures.
Knowledge of common hazards and precautions for a safe working environment. Manage patient records. Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Have a keen interest in teaching and training. Ability to perform duties in a confidential manner.
The anesthetist provider must be able to provide pre-, per- and post-operative care .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1.Perform anesthesia assessment , adaptation of medications in collaboration with physicians and surgeons.
2. Choose the safe anesthesia type for the patients .
3. Inform the patient about the type of anesthesia planned and any associated risks. Answer the patient’s questions and have a consent from the patients or member of family.
4. Provide general and loco-regional anesthesia , monitoring and recognition and treatment of the eventual complications.
5. Fill all the documents required.
6. Be able to manage the postoperative pain.
7. Clear verbal report to the PACU team who will take over the early postoperative and recovering care.
8. Clear communication with other team members.
9. Work under the direction of an anesthetist and assume the duties of the anesthetist (as outlined in the anesthetist’s job description) when the anesthetist is not available.
10. Perform any other duties as required by the hospital.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or contain a complete list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Training: Diploma (BAC+3) in anesthesia from a qualified and recognized institution.
Experience: Two years’ experience in a private or public hospital. Proven track record in underdeveloped countries preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Must have knowledge of comprehensive pain management general and loco-regional anesthesia care.
- Knowledge of anesthesia drugs and their site effects.
- Knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment .
- Skilled in basic life support.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Willingness and ability to function as a member of the medical team.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a co-worker encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The co-worker must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this position, the co-worker is required to:
- Frequently sit, use of fine finger dexterity, talk, hear
- Occasionally stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch
CONSTITUTION OF FILES AND FILING
- A letter of motivation addressed to the Executive Director
- An updated CV – 2 pages maximum
- copies of certificates related to the position
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of Nationality Certificate
- copy of recent ANPE
- Copy of national identity card
- The government-issued authorization to practice privately.
