Posted on: Wed 23-07-2025

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nurse Anesthetist

Location: Damboa, Borno

Category: Health

 

Job Summary

• The Nurse Anesthetist is responsible for assessing, preparing, and monitoring patients before, during, and after anesthesia, and ensuring their safety and comfort.
• The Nurse Anesthetist also participates in the management of anesthesia equipment, supplies, and drugs, and contributes to the quality improvement and evaluation of anesthesia services.
• The Nurse Anesthetist works under the supervision of a Physician Anesthesiologist or a senior health staff member, and collaborates with other health professionals, such as surgeons, nurses, and technicians.  
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Main Task and Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of patients and obtain informed consent for anesthesia.  
• Develop and implement an anesthesia plan, based on the patient's condition, the procedure, and the available resources.  
• Administer general, regional, or local anesthesia, using various techniques and agents, such as intravenous, inhalational, spinal, or nerve block.  
• Monitor and manage the patient's vital signs, level of consciousness, and pain, and adjust the anesthesia accordingly.  
• Anticipate and manage any anesthesia-related complications or emergencies, such as hypotension, hypoxia, bleeding, or allergic reactions.  
• Provide post-anesthesia care and recovery and ensure the patient's smooth transition to the ward or the intensive care unit.  
• Document and report all anesthesia-related activities, outcomes, and incidents, and maintain accurate and complete records.  
• Maintain the anesthesia equipment, supplies, and drugs, and ensure their proper storage, usage, and disposal.  
• Follow infection prevention and control measures and adhere to standard precautions and the waste management protocols.  
• Perform duties of Sterilization Nurse in case assigned by the Supervisor, including sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments and supplies.
• He/she must also retrieve contaminated supplies and deliver sterile supplies, maintain inventory, and prepare sterile instrument trays for surgeries, examinations, and procedures.  
• Participate in the quality improvement and evaluation of anesthesia services and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.  
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.  

Job Requirements

• Typically, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent from a recognized institution.  
• Postgraduate diploma or certificate in nurse anesthesia or equivalent from a recognized institution.  
• Valid license or registration to practice as a Nurse Anesthetist.  
• At least three years of relevant experience as a Nurse Anesthetist in a hospital setting, preferably in a low-resource or humanitarian context.  
• Proficient in the use of anesthesia equipment, supplies, and drugs, and familiar with the different anesthesia techniques and agents.  
• Able to perform pre-anesthesia assessment, anesthesia administration, and post-anesthesia care independently and safely.  
• Able to manage anesthesia-related complications or emergencies effectively and efficiently.  
• Able to work under pressure and in challenging conditions, and to cope with stress and uncertainty.  

Application Closing Date

15th August 2025.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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