The Medical Officer provides general medical care at a district health facility, covering outpatient, inpatient and emergency services, and supervises the clinical team on duty.
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Nakaseke District Local Government
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Examine, diagnose and treat patients in outpatient, inpatient and emergency units.
- Conduct ward rounds and review admissions daily.
- Order and interpret laboratory and imaging investigations.
- Supervise clinical officers, nurses and interns on the unit.
- Document patient care accurately in the facility records.
- Support referral of complicated cases to regional referral hospitals.
- Participate in quality improvement, audits and health education.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognised university.
- Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council with a valid practising licence.
- Completed internship.
- Knowledge of Uganda's clinical guidelines and essential medicines list.
Skills & Competencies:
- Clinical assessment and treatment.
- Emergency and critical care skills.
- Communication with patients and colleagues.
- Record keeping.
- Teamwork and supervision.
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