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Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Clinician job at The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) is a leading non-governmental organization in Uganda committed to providing comprehensive services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS through prevention, care, and support services. TASO has built a strong reputation for its holistic and community-based approach, gaining recognition both locally and internationally for its pioneering work in HIV/AIDS care.
The organization promotes a work culture that values compassion, integrity, and teamwork, offering employees an environment focused on personal growth, empowerment, and making a meaningful impact in public health. TASO offers various job opportunities across its numerous health centers, with flexible work arrangements to support its diverse workforce.
Founded in 1987, TASO has evolved from a small grassroots initiative into a prominent institution that operates across Uganda, providing services to thousands of individuals. The organization employs innovative methods in HIV care, focusing on research-driven approaches to prevention and treatment while advocating for policy changes that improve HIV care delivery. With a network of over 10 regional offices, TASO has a significant reach within Uganda and partners with international organizations and local governments to strengthen its impact.
Core values at TASO include compassion, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to excellence, which guide its operations and community interactions. The organization also plays a significant role in corporate social responsibility, with ongoing community outreach programs, advocacy, and contributions to national HIV/AIDS policy initiatives. More information can be found at www.taso.org.ug.
Entebbe, Uganda
Full-time
Clinician job at The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
TASO
To provide medical care and health education to TASO clients and staff.
Key Outputs
• Clinical services that meet national, international and TASO standards received by clients and staff provided
• Drugs and other medical supplies administered appropriately to clients and staff
• Set Standards and procedures offered for clinical services adhered to
• ART facility/community activities managed and supported
• Necessary information to clients and staff provided
• Information during the planning and budgeting period provided
Assess and manage pain basing on the analgesic ladder
Carry out proper investigation and take history of patients' illnesses Screen and manage STIs / clinical sessions
Carry out medical examinations and investigations
Make follow up on patients attended to and appropriate referrals Prescribe drugs for the different diagnosis in a rational way
Provide quality medical care with bias to palliative care
Ensure that all medical registers are updated i.e., TB, ART, FP, EMTCT, PreP, VMMC etc. Monitor TB patients at the center and communities.
Carry out hospital visits and home care
Promote QI project in the department
Follow standards and guidelines for ART delivery and support in the community
Organize and mobilization of community members for HCT services
Monitor and document adverse reaction
Review sessions clinically and carry out phlebotomy samples for CD4 chemistry 16. Conduct/ attend case conferencing and CMEs
Carry out HCT pre-test, post-test and HBHCT
Manage STIs in key populations and follow them up to start on ART
Provide information to clients aimed at reducing their vulnerability to AIDS and other HIV relate diseases and infection through health education/ talks
Conduct AIDS awareness and sensitization in communities and facility
Provide psychiatry services to clients to address mental health issues and Non- communicable diseases.
Write, submit abstracts and participate in conferences
Attend monthly and quarterly meetings
Participate in developing and implementing departmental work plans and budgets
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Minimum Academic Qualifications: Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health OR Clinical Psychiatry. Registration with Allied Health Professional Council is a MUST
Additional Training
Training in Paediatric and Adolescent Management
Training in Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC). He/she must attach a practicing certificate as a VMMC surgeon
Minimum Experience and Exposure: At least three (3) years' experience in Clinical work, two of which should be in the management of a Paediatric and Adolescent clinic.
Special Knowledge: HIV Management and Management of Non-communicable diseases.
Key Skills
Ability to communicate medical facts to non-medical personnel
Motorcycle riding is a Must. The applicant must attach a copy of a valid riding permit (Class Ability to speak the local dialects is desirable.
Ability to carry out operational research.
Other Qualities/Attributes: Integrity, Emotional control, Confidentiality, Openness, Team player,
Ability to work under mental and physical stress and Innovativeness.
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