Senior Medical Officer (SMO) – Anesthesiology

Job Description

Title: Senior Medical Officer (SMO) – Anesthesiology

Company Name: HOPE Foundation for Women & Children of Bangladesh.

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

Published: 2026-04-21

Application Deadline: 2026-04-30

Education:

Requirements:

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

5. Required Qualifications & Experience

MBBS with recognized postgraduate training/diploma in Anesthesiology

Valid BMDC registration

Minimum 3–5 years of experience, preferably in:

Emergency anesthesia

Obstetric anesthesia

Field hospital / low-resource settings

Training in:

BLS / ACLS

Neonatal Resuscitation

6. Core Competencies

Strong clinical decision-making under pressure

Expertise in spinal and emergency anesthesia

Teamwork and communication skills

Adaptability in resource-limited settings

Commitment to patient safety and quality care

7. Working Conditions

Field hospital / humanitarian setting

High patient load with emergency focus

24/7 service delivery with on-call duties as per roster

Duty Station: Hope Field Hospital, Camp 4, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar

1. Job Purpose

To ensure safe, timely, and quality anesthesia services for all surgical and obstetric emergencies, contributing to effective delivery of 24/7 Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) in a resource-limited field hospital setting.

2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Clinical Anesthesia Services

• Provide anesthesia for all emergency and elective surgeries, especially:

  • Caesarean Sections (EmCS)

  • Laparotomy (ruptured uterus, ectopic pregnancy)

  • Obstetric hysterectomy

• Perform rapid pre-anesthetic assessment and risk stratification

• Administer spinal anesthesia as first-line (as per SOP), and general anesthesia when indicated

• Ensure continuous intraoperative monitoring and safe post-anesthesia recovery

2.2 Emergency Response (CEmONC Protocols)

• Ensure response time within 10–15 minutes for obstetric emergencies

• Provide anesthesia support in:

  • Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)

  • Eclampsia / Severe pre-eclampsia

  • Sepsis / Septic shock

  • Obstructed labor / uterine rupture

• Support airway management and resuscitation of critically ill patients

2.3 Operation Theatre (OT) Management

• Ensure OT readiness before every procedure:

  • Functional anesthesia machine

  • Oxygen supply (primary + backup)

  • Suction and monitoring equipment

• Ensure availability of essential drugs and consumables

• Implement WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (Sign In, Time Out, Sign Out)

2.4 Neonatal Resuscitation Support

• Ensure readiness of neonatal resuscitation equipment before delivery

• Support neonatal resuscitation when required, following protocol

2.5 Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

• Adhere to IPC protocols:

  • Hand hygiene

  • PPE use

  • Aseptic technique during procedures

• Support IPC compliance monitoring in OT

2.6 Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain complete anesthesia records:

  • Pre-operative assessment

  • Intraoperative management

  • Post-operative status

• Report complications, adverse events, and near-misses

• Participate in Maternal and Perinatal Death Reviews

2.7 Equipment & Drug Management

• Conduct daily anesthesia equipment checks

• Ensure uninterrupted availability of:

  • Anesthesia drugs

  • Emergency medications

• Report equipment failure immediately

2.8 Team Coordination

• Work closely with:

  • SMO Gynae & Obs

  • Surgeons

  • Pediatric/Neonatal team

  • Nursing staff

• Participate in emergency drills and clinical meetings

2.9 Capacity Building

• Train junior doctors and nurses on:

  • Basic anesthesia

  • Airway management

  • Emergency response protocols

• Conduct simulation drills (PPH, eclampsia, neonatal resuscitation)

2.10 Quality Improvement

• Participate in audits and reviews:

  • OT performance

  • Maternal and neonatal outcomes

• Identify gaps and implement corrective actions

2.11 On-call Duties

• Provide 24/7 on-call anesthesia coverage as per duty roster

• Ensure immediate availability during emergencies

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

3.1 Clinical Performance

• ≥ 95% of emergency surgeries receive anesthesia within 15 minutes of decision

• ≥ 90% use of spinal anesthesia for Caesarean Sections (unless contraindicated)

• Zero avoidable anesthesia-related mortality

• ≤ 5% anesthesia-related complication rate

3.2 Patient Safety & Quality

• 100% compliance with WHO Surgical Safety Checklist

• ≥ 95% complete anesthesia documentation

• 100% adherence to IPC practices in OT

3.3 Emergency Readiness

• 100% OT readiness (equipment + drugs available at all times)

• Zero stock-out of essential anesthesia and emergency drugs

3.4 Training & Capacity Building

• Conduct at least 1 training/session per month

• Conduct quarterly emergency drills (PPH, eclampsia, neonatal resuscitation)

3.5 Reporting & Audit

• 100% participation in:

  • Maternal Death Reviews

  • Perinatal Death Reviews

• Timely submission of reports (as per hospital timeline)

4. Reporting & Accountability Structure

Administrative Reporting:

• Medical Coordinator / Hospital Coordinator

Technical Coordination:

• SMO Gynae & Obstetrics (for obstetric emergency alignment)

Supervisory Role:

• OT Nurses

• Anesthesia Assistants

• Junior Medical Officers (if assigned)