Associate Consultant - Cardiac Critical Care (4 Posts)

• Diagnose and manage cardiac conditions and complications
• Assist in planning and coordinating Continuing Professional Development in his/her area of specialty for Health professional at the Institute and the catchment area.
• Plan, co-ordinate and conduct operational research in his/her specialty.
• Manage national referral system for patients at a superspecialised level.
• To supervise and train Medical Officers, and other Health Professionals under him/her.
• Ensure that discipline and the ethical code of conduct are observed by the staff under him/her.
• Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialty.
• Advice on the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for his/her specialty.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
• Master of Medicine (Anaesthesia/ Surgery/ Internal Medicine)) or its equivalent in the relevant specialty or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
• Fellowship in cardiac intensive care Management (at least two years training).
• Should be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
• Should be interested in research.
• Must possess a valid practicing license.
• Should have a good working experience of at least three (3) years as General practitioner.

Skills & Competencies:

• Specialist clinical expertise in the relevant discipline
• Teaching, supervision and mentorship skills
• Research and continuous professional development
• Leadership, communication and teamwork