ANESTHESIOLOGY DOCTOR in Doctors Without Borders

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) – Belgium operation center in Ukraine

DOCTOR ANAESTHETIST 

Doctors without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres ( 400">MSF) is an internationalhumanitarian organization that provides assistance in more than 60 countries of the world to the population in a difficult situation, victims of natural disasters, man-made disasters and armed conflicts, regardless of their race, religious or political beliefs.  

MSF is a civil society initiative that unites people who want to help other people in crisis situations. Thus, MSF is an association by choice.

Everyone who works with MSF does so out of conviction and is willing to support the values and principles of the organization.

Main activities employee:

Organize and carry out anesthesia medical activities in accordance with MSF policies, protocols and universal hygiene standards and in close cooperation with the surgeon and other medical personnel; increase the knowledge and practical skills of anesthesiology staff through on-the-job mentoring and knowledge transfer, in order to ensure the quality of medical care provided to beneficiaries.

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-operative consultations, assessing the risks of surgery in cooperation with by the surgeon, providing the beneficiary with relevant information and determining the type of anesthesia to ensure the best conditions before the operation. Carry out all actions related to anesthesia during the operation to ensure its safe and adequate performance.
• Prepare the necessary drugs, materials and equipment in advance.
• Prescribe and maintain anesthesia in accordance with the current rules of hygiene and asepsis.
• Monitor the condition of the beneficiaries throughout the intervention.
• Ensure the transportation of the beneficiaries to the postoperative ward awakening, fully regaining their consciousness and prescribing an analgesia protocol.
• Provide recommendations for post-operative care in the intensive care unit and on the ward with the surgeon, including fluid management, oxygenation monitoring and airway care, and respiratory physiotherapy and mobilization with particular emphasis on analgesia during recovery.
• Implement and monitor compliance of MSF hygiene, procedures and protocols in the operating room/recovery room, as well asdressing with anesthetic equipment (decontamination, sterilization, storage conditions, etc.) to ensure the safety of beneficiaries and staff
• Control the pharmaceutical stocks of the operating unit (ordering drugs, inventory, control of expiration dates), and also keep records in the operating log, consumption, empty ampoules of narcotics. Collaborate with IAM to avoid stock shortages.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of operating unit equipment (oxygen concentrator, ventilation equipment, etc.).
• Organize the work of personnel under his/her responsibility, participate in team management (training, performance appraisal, motivation, internal/external communication, etc.) to ensure availability of appropriately sized and qualified staff teams.
• Collaborate with other project departments (response to emergency department requests, support other services as needed, etc.) and participate in emergency activities or research missions to support the overall MSF project with their expertise and competences.
• Ensure proper administrative documentation (filling in beneficiary cards, forms, statistics, databases, etc.) and prepare regular reports on outcomes, procedures and problem situations to update data on daily activities and support decision-making processes.

Specialties of the MSF unit:

• Work as a trauma team leader and perform practical medical interventions in the emergency department.
• Perform practical measures in the intensive care unit.
• Skills in working with ultrasound - FAST-protocol, chest and abdomen are an advantage; as well as the ability to train local staff.
• Conduct clinical trainings for VND/HIV staff to promote their capacity building.
• Participate in the transport of critical beneficiaries with the ambulance team when necessary
• Regularly monitor the quality of medical care and the correct implementation of MSF protocols.
• Participate in case analysis meetings and mortality.
• Support the MAM (Medical Loyalty Manager) in the correct collection of activity data and their analysis.

The project is currently based in Shaharskyi and the city of Pavlograd, with the possibility of changing the location of the hospital as needed. Teams work in rotations for 2 weeks.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Diploma of an anesthesiologist, recognized by the state.

Experience:

• Preferred - two years of experience as an anesthesiologist, experience in ICU/ICU and polytrauma management.
• Experience in MSF or other NGOs, as well as in developing countries is an advantage.
• Preferred level of English - B1-B2.
• Flexibility and communication skills desired

Languages:fluency in the Ukrainian language; preferred knowledge of the English language at the level ofB1-B2.

WE OFFER:

• Term contract, with the possibility of extension;
• Full-time employment;
• Stable and guaranteed salary;
• Vacation - 2.5 days / month;
• Sick letter coverage;
• Medical insurance;
• Professional development (trainings, courses provided by the organization).

You will receive more detailed information during the interview.

Start Date: As soon as possible; the selection process is ongoing.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis on a first-come, first-served basis. The position may be filled at any time, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We encourage diverse candidates to apply, including people of any gender identity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, race, religion, creed, social and family status, people with different abilities, and all other diverse characteristics and ways of working together.