Background

Baylor Foundation Malawi (BFM) is a non-profit organization working in partnership with the Malawi Government in the health sector. Our Mission is to provide high-quality, high-impact, highly ethical pediatric and family-centered health care, professional health training and clinical research, focused on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition, Maternal and neonatal health and other conditions impacting the health and well-being of children and families.

In partnership with Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Baylor Foundation Malawi is implementing Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) program whose objective is improve the quality of maternal and neonatal health services to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Malawi. The program is implemented at Area 25 Community Hospital. The services provided include antenatal care, intrapartum care, postnatal care, family planning, health education, cervical cancer and appropriate referral of high-risk mothers and newborns.

The Baylor Foundation Malawi (BFM) is currently inviting qualified professionals to apply for the following position:

Position Description:

The Anesthetic Clinical Officer, reporting to the Medical Director, to provide safe and effective anesthesia services to obstetric and gynecological patients, supports maternal and neonatal emergency care, and maintain accurate electronic clinical and anesthesia records, Provide local and general anesthesia for obstetric and gynecological procedures, conduct pre-anesthetic assessment and monitor patients before, during and after procedures, Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization of newborns requiring support at birth.

Responsibilities

• Provide local and general anesthesia for obstetric and gynecological procedures within the individual’s training, competency and approved scope of practice.
• Conduct pre-anesthetic assessment and monitor patients before, during and after procedures.
• Recognize and manage anesthetic complications and provide appropriate emergency support.
• Manage the patient in the recovery room, high dependency unit (HDU) and intensive care unit (ICU).
• Assist with the management and stabilization of obstetric and gynecological emergencies.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization of newborns requiring support at birth.
• Ensure anesthesia, theatre and neonatal resuscitation equipment is available, clean, functional and properly maintained.
• Maintain accurate and complete anesthesia, theatre and patient records.
• Participate in the teaching, supervision, mentorship, and professional development of medical and clinical staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold high standards of professional, ethical, and clinical practice. Capture and manage clinical data electronically and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality reviews, and emergency drills.
• Work collaboratively with obstetricians, gynecologists, medical officers, clinical officers, midwives, nurses and theatre staff.
• Adhere to professional standards, clinical protocols, infection prevention guidelines and facility SOPs.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Recognised Anaethesia Qualification
• Valid professional registration and practicing license.
• Demonstrated competency in local and general anesthesia.
• Training in Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation.
• Previous experience in an obstetric/gynecological theatre is an advantage.
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic medical records or clinical data systems is desirable.

• Provide local and general anesthesia for obstetric and gynecological procedures within the individual’s training, competency and approved scope of practice.
• Conduct pre-anesthetic assessment and monitor patients before, during and after procedures.
• Recognize and manage anesthetic complications and provide appropriate emergency support.
• Manage the patient in the recovery room, high dependency unit (HDU) and intensive care unit (ICU).
• Assist with the management and stabilization of obstetric and gynecological emergencies.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization of newborns requiring support at birth.
• Ensure anesthesia, theatre and neonatal resuscitation equipment is available, clean, functional and properly maintained.
• Maintain accurate and complete anesthesia, theatre and patient records.
• Participate in the teaching, supervision, mentorship, and professional development of medical and clinical staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold high standards of professional, ethical, and clinical practice. Capture and manage clinical data electronically and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality reviews, and emergency drills.
• Work collaboratively with obstetricians, gynecologists, medical officers, clinical officers, midwives, nurses and theatre staff.
• Adhere to professional standards, clinical protocols, infection prevention guidelines and facility SOPs.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• local and general anesthesia
• Basic Life Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• computer literacy
• electronic medical records
• clinical data systems

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Recognised Anaethesia Qualification
• Valid professional registration and practicing license.
• Demonstrated competency in local and general anesthesia.
• Training in Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation.