Vacancy title:
Anaesthetic Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Healthcare, Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026

Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda | Jinja

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

ANAESTHETIC OFFICER – 1 POSITION

Job Purpose

The Anaesthetic Officer assists in the safe provision of anaesthesia and perioperative care under appropriate clinical supervision and in accordance with professional standards.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for anaesthesia as authorised.
• Review relevant clinical information and investigations.
• Prepare anaesthetic equipment, medicines, and supplies.
• Assist with induction, maintenance, and recovery from anaesthesia.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and physiological status throughout procedures.
• Assist with airway management.
• Recognise and promptly respond to anaesthetic complications and emergencies.
• Maintain anaesthetic records accurately.
• Assist with patient positioning and safe transfer.
• Ensure anaesthetic equipment is cleaned, checked, and serviceable.
• Maintain appropriate infection prevention and control standards.
• Participate in pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
• Work closely with surgeons, theatre nurses, and other members of the surgical team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised qualification in Anaesthesia/Anaesthetic Practice.
• Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body.
• Valid practising licence.
• Relevant theatre or anaesthesia experience is desirable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

An application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (C.V) including contact details of 3 professional referees. Send the application physically or via the e-address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.

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