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Job Summary

Job Title:
Medical Officer
Employer:
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Medical jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 14 July 2025

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About the Organisation

Medical Officer job at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) | Apply Now

Kalisizo, Uganda

Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is a leading Ugandan research and public health organization dedicated to improving community health and advancing scientific knowledge, with a strong mission to enhance the quality of life through innovative health research, disease prevention, and treatment programs. Established in the 1980s as a groundbreaking HIV/AIDS research initiative, RHSP has evolved into a comprehensive health program recognized globally for its scientific contributions, particularly in HIV prevention, treatment, and vaccine trials.

The organization is widely respected for its high-impact research and partnerships with institutions such as the U.S. National Institutes of Health and Makerere University. RHSP promotes a values-driven work culture rooted in integrity, excellence, compassion, and teamwork, offering dynamic job opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development. Its innovative model integrates research with healthcare service delivery, reaching communities across the greater Masaka region and beyond through mobile clinics, outreach programs, and health systems strengthening.

RHSP also engages in CSR initiatives, including youth empowerment, gender equality promotion, and community development programs. Committed to accountability and sustainability, RHSP remains a cornerstone of public health advancement in Uganda. For more information, visit www.rhsp.org.

Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Medical Officer job at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Full Time

Deadline: 

14 Jul 2025

Job Title

Medical Officer job at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Job Description

Job Title:  Medical Officer

Organisation: Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Duty Station: Kalisizo, Uganda


As a Medical Officer at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP), you will provide clinical leadership and oversight at the Kalisizo clinic, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in line with national guidelines.

You will supervise and mentor the clinical team, support continuous quality improvement, and ensure accurate documentation and data entry to maintain the integrity of patient records. In addition to managing day-to-day clinical operations, you will contribute to RHSP’s research agenda by participating in the design, implementation, and supervision of studies, as well as supporting grant and manuscript writing.

The role also involves preparing periodic reports, analyzing clinic data to inform program decisions, and facilitating continuing medical education for staff, making this position ideal for a dynamic and motivated professional committed to advancing public health and research in South-central Uganda.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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How to Apply

  • Provide comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment to clients

  • Provide overall leadership and oversight over the RHSP clinics

  • Support continuous quality improvement efforts in the clinics

  • Mentor and Supervise Staff

  • Support Research Activities

Medical Officer job at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

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  • A Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree

  • Completion of internship

  • Full and active registration with the UMDPC

  • Nice to have

  • Training in HIV/AIDS care

  • Counseling and Interpersonal skills.

  • Teamwork skills

  • Strong leadership skills

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