JOB SUMMARY: 

As an essential member of the Medical Team on the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital, the Anesthesiologist is manages all anesthesia related needs of the Flying Eye Hospital programs. This includes the administering of general and local anesthesia, teaching of anesthetic practice to local doctors and nurses and ensuring maintenance of all anesthetic drugs and equipment. This position requires up to 45 weeks of worldwide travel per year, mostly to developing countries.

REPORTING & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The FEH Anesthesiologist reports to the FEH Medical Director and works closely with FEH medical personnel (staff ophthalmologist, & nurses), visiting Volunteer Faculty members, and local medical professionals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct preoperative screening of patients recommended for surgery by the ORBIS surgeons;
• Work closely with Volunteer Faculty & local anesthetists and ORBIS medical staff to ensure the safe and effective operating room  environment on the Flying Eye Hospital and the local hospital;
• Administer local and general anesthesia onboard the Flying Eye Hospital and monitor patients throughout the perioperative period until discharge;
• Teach general and local ophthalmic anesthesia/recovery practice and theory to local doctors and nurses.
• Assess the local hospital anesthesia facilities and, in consultation with the FEH Medical Director, decide on its suitability for safe anesthesia for small children;
• Maintain an inventory and order appropriate supplies of anesthesia-related drugs and equipment;
• Ensure accurate accounting of narcotics and controlled substances;
• As delegated by the FEH Medical Director, serve as a member of the Program Team to design, plan, implement and evaluate specific programs.
• Oversee implementation of all medical emergency policies;
• Represent ORBIS at social functions during programs;
• Attend weekly staff meetings;
• Comply with approved FEH policies and procedures;
• Assist in the daily cleaning, set-up and packing of the aircraft;
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Medical Degree + Residency Certificate and Fellowship Certificate (if applicable).
• Board Exam Certificate from the American Board of Anesthesiology (A.B.A.), the Royal College Anesthesiologists (F.R.C.A.) or equivalent.
• Current Medical license or Annual Registration Certificate of the state/province/region of primary country or nation of practice.
• Min. 3 years post fellowship work experience, including ophthalmic and pediatric anesthesia experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of A.C.L.S. techniques, Ophthalmic Anesthesia and Peribulbar blocks;
• Advanced Life Support Training certificate;
• Previous hands-on teaching/training experience;
• Continuing Medical Education desirable;
• Previous international work experience in developing countries is a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to interact with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Teaching and training skills: ability to apply adult and participatory learning methods.
• Team oriented work style, with a pro-active, open-minded, and flexible approach.
• High level of professional integrity and discretion.  
• Exceptional tolerance to stress: ability to function effectively in a demanding, fast-paced, and constantly changing work environment.
• Proven multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• High degree of computer literacy (Windows XP, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and the Internet).
• Fluency in English – working knowledge of a second language is a plus.   
• Ability to travel to developing countries up to 80% of the time. This includes having no significant disqualifying factors that would preclude approval of entry visas in the countries on the FEH travel schedule.

To apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to HR@orbis.org.