Anesthesia Assistant job at Cure Children’s Hospital of Uganda

Position Overview:

To support safe, efficient, and compassionate anesthesia services by preparing equipment, managing supplies, assisting during procedures, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.

Key Result Area and Activities

Anesthesia Setup and Support

• Prepare and clean anesthesia equipment tailored to each case (age, weight, procedure).
• Assist anesthesia provider during induction and emergence phases.
• Support daily OR routines as directed by anesthesia provider or Operating Room In-Charge.
• Help transfer patients post-procedure when needed.

Stock Management and Documentation

• Restock anesthesia cart and store daily.
• Monitor usage and reorder anesthesia supplies promptly.
• Maintain orderly storage with clear shelf labels.
• Enter stock summaries into anesthesia data forms and Operating Room stock cards.

Gas Cylinder Handling and Reordering

• Safely handle Oxygen, Medical Air, Nitrous Oxide, and Nitrogen cylinders.
• Reorder medical gases in a timely manner.
• Report any issues with gas supply or equipment to the anesthesia supervisor.

Spiritual Ministry Engagement

• Participate in devotional time before surgery.
• Attend chapel and departmental Bible studies as scheduled.
• Exhibit a Christ-like attitude toward patients, families, and colleagues.
• Foster positive relationships and teamwork.

Attendance and Participation

• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Attend departmental and general staff meetings regularly.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• Show initiative in learning new skills and concepts.
• Actively participate in CPD activities relevant to anesthesia support and perioperative care.
• Attend internal and external training sessions, workshops, or seminars as scheduled.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Completed Certificate in Medical Theatre Techniques or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council
• Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and work independently
• Computer literacy an added advantage
• At least one-year experience as anesthetic technician or demonstrated ability and desire to learn and embrace new ideas.

Essential Skills

• Attention to detail, physical stamina to stand for long periods, ability to manage stress
• Equipment preparation and disinfection skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Maintains open communication with members of various levels of management.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills
• High level planning and organizational skills including efficient and effective time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good assessment and judgement skills

Essential Personal Attributes and Aptitudes

• Positive attitude
• Adherence to Christian ethos
• Innovative and independent thinker
• Exhibit high qualities of honesty and integrity when handling hospital resources.
• Considers education a valuable part of the job for her/him and staff members
• Ability to establish priorities and proceed with objectives without supervision

Knowledge, Competences & Abilities:

• Willingness and ability to adopt new knowledge and research procedures
• Flexible attitude to duties and to hours of work with ability to remain calm under pressure
• Highly organized and meticulous

Work Environment:

• Prepare and clean anesthesia equipment tailored to each case (age, weight, procedure).
• Assist anesthesia provider during induction and emergence phases.
• Support daily OR routines as directed by anesthesia provider or Operating Room In-Charge.
• Help transfer patients post-procedure when needed.
• Restock anesthesia cart and store daily.
• Monitor usage and reorder anesthesia supplies promptly.
• Maintain orderly storage with clear shelf labels.
• Enter stock summaries into anesthesia data forms and Operating Room stock cards.
• Safely handle Oxygen, Medical Air, Nitrous Oxide, and Nitrogen cylinders.
• Reorder medical gases in a timely manner.
• Report any issues with gas supply or equipment to the anesthesia supervisor.
• Participate in devotional time before surgery.
• Attend chapel and departmental Bible studies as scheduled.
• Exhibit a Christ-like attitude toward patients, families, and colleagues.
• Foster positive relationships and teamwork.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Attend departmental and general staff meetings regularly.
• Show initiative in learning new skills and concepts.
• Actively participate in CPD activities relevant to anesthesia support and perioperative care.
• Attend internal and external training sessions, workshops, or seminars as scheduled.

• Attention to detail, physical stamina to stand for long periods, ability to manage stress
• Equipment preparation and disinfection skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Maintains open communication with members of various levels of management.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills
• High level planning and organizational skills including efficient and effective time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good assessment and judgement skills
• Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and work independently
• Computer literacy an added advantage
• Willingness and ability to adopt new knowledge and research procedures
• Flexible attitude to duties and to hours of work with ability to remain calm under pressure
• Highly organized and meticulous

• Completed Certificate in Medical Theatre Techniques or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council
• At least one-year experience as anesthetic technician or demonstrated ability and desire to learn and embrace new ideas.