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Mechanic/Fitter

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 1/14/2010 | Department: Technical, Africa Mercy

Carry out machinery maintenance and repairs as directed. Completion of Basic Safety Training in accordance with IMO STCW and minimum commitment 4 weeks required. Previous experience in mechanical servicing/fitting of plant or machinery or relevant qualifications and skills in trade, heavy engineering sector preferred. Available NOW.

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Anaesthesia Supervisor

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 12/7/2009 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy

Must have working skills in Paeds, ICU and difficult airways. The Supervisor is responsible for the Anaesthesia Team and this includes assigning cases, monitoring and evaluation of the activities of the team members. Long Term commitment (two years) preferred, but could consider one year. This position is available starting in January 2011. The applicant must be a Consultant or Board Certified Anaesthesiologist.

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Anaesthetic Assistant Nurse Team Leader

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 12/6/2009 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy

Anaesthetic Nurse Team Leader coordinates technical support for all anaesthetic related areas within the Hospital, including the OR, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit recovery room, intensive care unit, and radiology. Assist anaesthesia staff in providing anaesthetic care. Maintain inventory of anaesthetic related materials. Maintain anaesthetic equipment in conjunction with biomedical technician. Position available starting in January 2011. Long term comment (2 years) preferred, but will consider 10 months. Open to Operating Department Practitioners, Anaesthetic Assistants, or Anaesthetic Nurses/Technicians. Current nursing/operating room technician license in home country is required.

General Surgeon

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 9/1/2010 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy

Provide surgical intervention to treat congenital, developmental, or degenerative conditions as well as reconstruction of damage due to injury or infection; manage post-operative care of surgical complications; and prioritize patient selection. The surgical procedures performed most frequently are inguinal herniorrhaphies for large hernias and thyroidectomies. The openings are from March 20 - May 7, 2011 and August 7 - November 19, 2011. The applicant must have an active licensure/registration within home nation; completed specialty training program; and been active in practice within the previous six months.

Peri-Operative Ophthalmic Team Coordinator

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 9/1/2010 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy

This opportunity is available February 27 - November 26, 2011. Coordinate the daily operations of the peri-operative ophthalmic team. Responsible for preparation of patients for surgery. This is done by promoting efficient patient flow while providing high quality patient care. Assure proper patient preparation for surgery including consent form, eye drops, and emotional support. Two year commitment preferred, but will consider one year. Previous leadership experience is required. Ophthalmic experience beneficial, but not required.