Friday, September 6, 2013

Consultant Anesthesia - New Mowasat Hospital

The Consultant Anaesthesiologist is a qualified physician who delivers high quality anesthesia care based on a scientific foundation with reliability, honesty and sympathy; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anesthesia service covers the main Operating Rooms (OR), CS Rooms, Labor and Delivery Rooms (LDR), Endoscopy Room, IVF Room, Radiology department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Room (ER) and wherever requested in the Hospital.

Education :    
Bachelors' Degree in Medicine with specialized training in Anesthesia. FRCA (preferably of the Royal College), MD degree or equivalent in Anesthesia.
Knowledge of advances in medical education & training and ability to operate within a teaching/training culture.
Post-graduate qualification, in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS or ALS certificate) is desirable

Licensing :     Valid License from Ministry of Health- Kuwait to practice as an Anesthesia Consultant.

Experience :     Completion of an accredited training scheme for a total of 12 years with a minimum of 7 years' experience post Fellowship or MD certification in the anesthesia specialty.
4 - 5 years' experience in one or more special anesthesia field, such as pediatric anesthesiology, neurosurgical, and cardiac anesthesia. A sub-specialty higher training and interest in emergency anesthesia.

Duties
    Provides, along with anesthesiologist colleagues, a modern and comprehensive Anesthetic, Intensive Care and Pain management service to NMH patients.
    Demonstrates high ethical/professional standards. Provides the professional duties of an anesthesiologist in accordance with delineation of privileges as recommended by Hospital policies and procedures.
    Provides anesthesia with the full range of anesthetic agents, methods and techniques; observes safety standards in the OR as related to anesthetic agents and equipment.
    Supervises the work in the OR and Recovery Room (RR) to ensure adherence to the by laws, rules and regulations of the Hospital and assures that work performed is in keeping with established standards of accreditations of the Hospital.
    Participates in general Anesthetic On-Duty and On-Call Rota (duty days & on-call rota are subject to change per service requirements).
    Partakes in the provision of out-of-hours Anesthetic services when requested. Covers colleagues’ annual leaves and authorized absences when required.
    Conducts professional supervision and management of Department specialists, registrars and technicians, and nursing staff as required.
    Delivers managerial responsibilities where appropriate.
    Participates in medical audit,  NMH Clinical Governance processes and carrying out accreditation duties as required
    Liaises with medical staff in other specialties and participates in regular clinical meetings and other activities of the Hospital.
    Works as per the job plan provided by the Clinical Director which covers all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, education and managerial responsibilities, and a clear schedule of commitments.
    Cooperates with other members in the Anesthesia department, and works as a team member directed and organized by the Clinical Director- Anesthesia.
    Reviews personal and professional performance, periodically, against National and International Standards set for the speciality.

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