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Category

Medical

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nakaseke, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

12/2/2026
28 days left

Employer / Company

Nakaseke District Local Government logo
Nakaseke District Local Government
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Description (Public)

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.

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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