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Medical Officer job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a leading center of excellence in infectious disease research, prevention, and treatment, dedicated to strengthening healthcare systems and improving lives in Uganda and beyond. Renowned for its impactful work in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and emerging infections, IDI has earned global recognition for its cutting-edge research, clinical care, and capacity-building initiatives.
The institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, attracting top talent in healthcare, research, and administration while offering professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Established in 2002 as part of Makerere University, IDI has evolved into an independent organization at the forefront of medical innovation, leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to enhance disease surveillance and response.
With operations spanning Uganda and regional collaborations across Africa, IDI serves millions through its extensive network of clinics, training programs, and public health interventions. Guided by values of integrity, excellence, innovation, and service, the institute remains committed to addressing pressing health challenges while driving sustainable community impact.
Its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts focus on strengthening local healthcare infrastructure, promoting public health education, and supporting vulnerable populations. For more information, visit www.idi-makerere.com.
Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Medical Officer job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Full Time
Deadline:
10 Oct 2025
Job Title
Medical Officer job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Job Description
Job Title: Medical Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
The Medical Officer under the USAID LPHS-TB Activity will ensure delivery of quality TB care and treatment services to clients by providing technical and leadership support to health facility teams.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Deadline: 10th October 2025
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How to Apply
Lead mentorship and training efforts to build capacity of facility teams to deliver high quality TB care services.
Provide leadership to facility based technical team members to ensure timely delivery on key project tasks.
Provide clinical care to TB patients attending IDI-Supported health facilities in line with standard care and treatment guidelines.
Coordinate appropriate referral and management of complex patients through liaison with senior care specialists and tertiary treatment centres.
Lead performance monitoring initiatives and routine data use activities at IDI-supported health facilities to guide implementation of project activities.
Support the health workers to identify, implement and document continuous quality improvement activities along client care and treatment cascades.
Coordinate and support facility efforts in follow up of clients to improve linkage, retention among clients in TB care.
Support health facilities to compile and submit accurate reports according to project, donor and Ministry timelines.
Any other responsibilities as may be agreed with the supervisor.
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Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Additional training in TB care and opportunistic infections will be an added advantage.
Person Specification
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Full and active registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
Additional training in TB care and opportunistic infections will be an added advantage.
A minimum of two years of TB Clinical experience
Demonstrable understanding of current National TB trends and priorities.
Strong managerial skills to operate independently with limited direct supervision of day-to-day activities and to lead results-driven project teams and work groups.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required to develop and maintain effective, sustainable working relationships with national and international working partners and to accomplish reporting requirements.
Detailed knowledge of USAID administrative policies and regulations
Demonstrated experience in onsite training, mentorship and QI coaching approaches
Demonstrable capacity in building and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders
Demonstrated organizational and supervisory skills and abilities, sound judgement, and high ethical standards; flexible and ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Fluency in English and local languages commonly used in Kampala.
