Psychiatric Clinical OfficerNew!

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with mental health conditions.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medicines and record outcomes.
• Run mental health clinics and follow up patients on treatment.
• Provide psychosocial support and counsel patients and caregivers.
• Refer complex cases to regional referral psychiatric services.
• Train and support facility staff on mental health screening.
• Maintain mental health registers and submit monthly reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Psychiatric Clinical Medicine from a recognised institution.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council with a valid practising licence.
• Experience in mental health practice is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Uganda's mental health treatment guidelines.

Skills & Competencies:

• Mental health assessment.
• Counselling and communication.
• Record keeping.
• Stigma-free, respectful care.
• Teamwork with community services.