Anaesthetic Officer
Job Details
The Anaesthetic Officer assists in the safe provision of anaesthesia and perioperative care under appropriate clinical supervision and in accordance with professional standards at Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja. The role is based in Jinja, Uganda on a full-time basis (8 work hours). This is 1 position. The hospital operates under the Diocese of Jinja and is part of the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) network, a faith-based health system committed to serving communities through healthcare, evangelization and social transformation. Base salary is not disclosed. Reporting within the surgical/theatre team and working closely with surgeons, theatre nurses and other surgical team members.
Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Employment Type: Full-time
About the Company
Diocese of Jinja: A vibrant Catholic community serving Busoga since 5 August 1966 through evangelization, education, healthcare, social services and pastoral care. Led by Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Obbo A.J. (Archbishop of Tororo & Apostolic Administrator of Jinja Diocese), the Diocese runs 45 parishes, 45+ schools and 12 health centres, empowering communities through faith, hope and development.
Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB): The health office of the Roman Catholic Church in Uganda and technical arm of the Health Commission of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, based at 672 Hanlon Road, P.O. Box 2886, Kampala (admin@ucmb.co.ug, +256-312 266 590 / +256 414 269 705). UCMB coordinates 34 hospitals, 271 Lower Level Health Units, 19 training schools and 4 laboratory training schools with over 11,323 health workers, offering curative, preventive and promotional services in line with national health policy. More info: https://ucmb.co.ug and https://dioceseofjinja.com.
Key Duties 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, Skills and Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Anaesthesia/Anaesthetic Practice - Degree/Diploma in Anaesthesia.
- Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body.
- Valid practising licence.
- Relevant theatre or anaesthesia experience is desirable.
- Minimum experience of 12 months (1 year) preferred.
- Level of Education: Bachelor degree / Diploma accepted.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary surgical team and maintain accurate records and infection control standards.
- Successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.
Job Summary
- Job Category: Healthcare / Health/Medicine (also listed as Human Resources)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
- Posted: August 22, 2026 (Saturday, August 22 2026)
- No of Jobs: 1
- Application Method: Email to dhcjinja@ucmb.co.ug (also physical delivery accepted) with application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (C.V) including contact details of 3 professional referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.