Location: Somalia , Mogadishu
Tracking Code: 6762-120
Scope:
The UN Level 1+ medical facility at the UNSOS camp located within the Mogadishu International Airport (MIA) was established in 2012 with the objective of providing emergency medical care as well as primary care for the UN international personnel who were deployed into Mogadishu, initially, and now to all the AMISOM sector hubs across Somalia. The facility has been supporting UNSOS
and UNSOM Personnel. In addition, UNSOS has made the facility available to international personnel from other UN-Entities, Diplomatic Missions and UNSOS contracted vendors, and their respective personnel on a cost recovery basis. CHSi is seeking medical personnel and healthcare providers to support this very important UN mission in Somalia.
Services to include:
Outpatient
Emergency Surgical
10-bed inpatient capability, expand to 20
Laboratory
Pharmacy
Imaging services
Dental
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.
Positions is notional, contingent upon contract award.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
University Degree in Medicine and Surgery,
Postgraduate specialization in Anesthesia; Nationally certified to practice as aa anesthetist;
Minimum of 3 year’s post specialization experience in the practice of Anesthesia
Fluency in English Language
Note: CHS will provide institutional malpractice insurance as well as individual malpractice policies for Nurse Anesthetists, Physicians and other primary care providers.
Required Skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
To include getting supplies and equipment ready for procedures, studying and interpreting pre-surgical tests to determine how the anesthetic will affect the patient, and assuring that an adequate blood supply is on hand in case of an emergency.
Select and prescribe post-anesthesia medications or treatments to patients.
Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
Evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
Perform pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results.
Select, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications.
Discharge patients from post-anesthesia care.
Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
Manage patients' airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques.
Prepare prescribed solutions and administer local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures.
Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Select, order, or administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids or blood products as necessary.
Assess patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
Develop anesthesia care plans.
Obtain informed consent from patients for anesthesia procedures.
Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.
Calibrate, test, disassemble, and clean anesthesia equipment.
Insert arterial catheters or perform arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples.
Insert peripheral or central intravenous catheters.
Instruct other staff on topics such as anesthetic techniques, pain management and emergency responses.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
Request anesthesia equipment repairs, adjustments, or safety tests.
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.
Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a current passport.
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.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Somalia is required by surface or air.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Employment Type
Full time Regular
How To Apply:
Please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line
Tracking Code: 6762-120
Scope:
The UN Level 1+ medical facility at the UNSOS camp located within the Mogadishu International Airport (MIA) was established in 2012 with the objective of providing emergency medical care as well as primary care for the UN international personnel who were deployed into Mogadishu, initially, and now to all the AMISOM sector hubs across Somalia. The facility has been supporting UNSOS
and UNSOM Personnel. In addition, UNSOS has made the facility available to international personnel from other UN-Entities, Diplomatic Missions and UNSOS contracted vendors, and their respective personnel on a cost recovery basis. CHSi is seeking medical personnel and healthcare providers to support this very important UN mission in Somalia.
Services to include:
Outpatient
Emergency Surgical
10-bed inpatient capability, expand to 20
Laboratory
Pharmacy
Imaging services
Dental
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.
Positions is notional, contingent upon contract award.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
University Degree in Medicine and Surgery,
Postgraduate specialization in Anesthesia; Nationally certified to practice as aa anesthetist;
Minimum of 3 year’s post specialization experience in the practice of Anesthesia
Fluency in English Language
Note: CHS will provide institutional malpractice insurance as well as individual malpractice policies for Nurse Anesthetists, Physicians and other primary care providers.
Required Skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
To include getting supplies and equipment ready for procedures, studying and interpreting pre-surgical tests to determine how the anesthetic will affect the patient, and assuring that an adequate blood supply is on hand in case of an emergency.
Select and prescribe post-anesthesia medications or treatments to patients.
Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
Evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
Perform pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results.
Select, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications.
Discharge patients from post-anesthesia care.
Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
Manage patients' airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques.
Prepare prescribed solutions and administer local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures.
Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Select, order, or administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids or blood products as necessary.
Assess patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
Develop anesthesia care plans.
Obtain informed consent from patients for anesthesia procedures.
Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.
Calibrate, test, disassemble, and clean anesthesia equipment.
Insert arterial catheters or perform arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples.
Insert peripheral or central intravenous catheters.
Instruct other staff on topics such as anesthetic techniques, pain management and emergency responses.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
Request anesthesia equipment repairs, adjustments, or safety tests.
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.
Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a current passport.
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.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Somalia is required by surface or air.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Employment Type
Full time Regular
How To Apply:
Please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line
