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Description (Public)

The Clinical Officer performs OPD and IPD consultations at Medical Teams Uganda health facilities, diagnosing, treating and managing patients in line with Ministry of Health and UNHCR guidelines, and controlling the rational distribution of medicines.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Perform OPD and IPD ward rounds to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients.
Decide on discharge or transfer and manage referrals efficiently.
Control rational distribution of medicines and maintain medical equipment.
Explain diagnoses and treatment plans to patients and caretakers.
Record all medical activities for continuity of care.
Attend to emergency cases at the health facility.
Participate in community mobilisation and health sensitisation.
Enforce hygiene, universal precautions and infection control.
Train and mentor the multidisciplinary clinical team.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognised institution.
Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Valid practising licence.
2 years of clinical medicine experience.
INGO experience is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

Primary health care, maternal and child health knowledge.
Clinical assessment and emergency response.
Infection prevention and control practice.
Patient communication and informed consent.
MS Office proficiency.

How to Apply

About Medical Teams International (MTI)

Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.” MTI-UG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.