Anesthesiologist

The Afghan Red Crescent Society, founded in 1934, is an independent and humanitarian organization recognized by the Afghan government as a charitable and impartial institution for government agencies. The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) plays a significant role in providing voluntary services and humanitarian assistance. According to the law and the statutes, the National Society conducts its activities in accordance with its seven principles: philanthropy, impartiality, independence, voluntary service, unity and inclusiveness. Among other things, the National Society is tasked with assisting affected communities, providing emergency shelter and distributing relief items to vulnerable people. Through a network of 7 regional zones and 34 provincial offices, with over 20,000 trained staff and volunteers, the ARCS works in partnership with national and international organizations at the country level to alleviate humanitarian suffering. Over the past decades, the ARCS has managed to maintain its impartiality and enjoys a reputation that enables its teams to carry out principled humanitarian actions across conflict lines, including in large parts of areas controlled by armed opposition groups. The ARCS, with the support of its partners, Such as the respected office of the International Federation of the Red Cross, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Navarre Red Cross, the Qatar Red Crescent and other partners.

Provide senior anesthesia leadership and advanced perioperative care for high-risk cardiac surgical patients (neonates, infants, children, and related adults): providing safe anesthesia for complex cardiac surgeries and catheter procedures, leading airway/ventilation and hemodynamic management, supervising trainees, and contributing to anesthesia governance, training, and service development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide professional anesthesia for elective and emergency cardiac surgeries and high-risk catheter/hybrid procedures; determine and implement appropriate techniques based on the cardiac problem and surgical plan.
2. Lead perioperative hemodynamic management: induction of anesthesia, invasive arterial/central monitoring, vasoactive/inotropic drug doses, temperature control, and coordinated post-bypass care with surgery and perfusion.
3. Airway and ventilation management for complex cardiac patients of different ages: safe pediatric intubation, lung-protective ventilation strategies, management of arterial hypertension, and use of advanced ventilatory modes.
4. Anesthesia and sedation management in the cath lab and hybrid room: creating shared airway plans, monitoring procedural sedation, and ensuring procedural safety.
5. Perform and approve preoperative anesthesia assessment and optimization (medication/anticoagulation management, fluid status, co-morbidities) and document plans surrounding the operation.
6. Prescribe and administer anesthesia, blood transfusions, and perioperative pain/sedation; ensure accurate recording of medications, fluids, and interventions and compliance with safety protocols.
7. Crisis management and lead the emergency response: managing difficult airway, massive blood transfusion, cardiac arrest and activating emergency operations; ensuring safe elevation and referral.
8. Develop, implement and audit anesthesia protocols, checklists and critical algorithms (e.g. extubation criteria, blood transfusion, reversal of anticoagulation); lead mortality and morbidity reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
9. Supervise, teach, and assess the competency of anesthesia students and operations personnel; conduct simulations and in-service training for operational and crisis scenarios.
10. Provide clinical advice for procurement and maintenance of anesthesia equipment (machines, ventilators, monitors, TEE probes); coordinate calibration/repair with biomedical engineering and maintain documentation and HMIS records surrounding operations.

Required :

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent).
• Postgraduate (specialization) degree in anesthesia/anesthesiology (such as MD Anesthesia, FCPS Anesthesia, FRCA or equivalent).
• Current medical registration or qualification with the Afghan Medical Council (AMC); valid work permit.
• Current lifesaving certifications (ACLS and PALS/APLS for children)

Preferred :

• Fellowship or formal training/experience in cardiac anesthesia or pediatric cardiac anesthesia.
• Experience in TEE and intraoperative echo interpretation or formal TEE training.

Minimum experience

• At least 5 years of post-specialization clinical experience in anesthesia, with at least 2–3 years of significant experience in cardiac and/or pediatric cardiac anesthesia.
• Proven track record of leadership/supervisory roles, teaching and participation in clinical governance.

Note:  When registering for a task and sending documents via email, it is mandatory to include the title and relevant package code. Documents that are not complete will not be accepted.Contact number 0701436832

To register for the above-mentioned position, please send all your educational documents in a single PDF file, including (CV, educational documents, work experience documents, and ID card), to the following email address:

hr@arcs.af