About the Organisation

In our broken world, so many people are suffering. They are pushed to the margins and forgotten. Men, women and children are persecuted and left without homes. They are hurting, sick and in crisis.

God calls us to love the vulnerable, to dare to love like Jesus. He uses us to provide people in crisis with protection and care.

We work to restore health as the first step to restoring hope. Because every person deserves the chance for a better life.

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Medical Teams International Jobs

Job Title

Store Assistant job at Medical Teams International Uganda

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting in the management of injuries and diseases of bones, muscles and nerves. Identify, administer and train patients in the proper use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Duties and Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess, diagnose, manipulate and make recommendations for the management of injuries and diseases of bones, muscles and nerves
Liaise with health facility staff in pre-operative, operative and post-operative patient care, including assisting during surgery and performing rehabilitation exercises
Collaborate with Clinicians to respond to emergency fracture and bone medical conditions
Liaise with Clinicians, community based staff and protection colleagues to identify, document and refer persons with medical orthopaedic needs such as mobility devices, wheelchairs, crutches and walking sticks
Work with the district hospital orthopaedic and physiotherapy team to ensure referred clients access services
Administer appliances to patients and train in the proper use of prosthetic and orthotic devices
Conduct home visits to follow up with patients who have received services at the district hospital and/or who are unable to travel to the health facility
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

Qualifications

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

Diploma in Orthopaedics is required; Bachelors Degree is preferred
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
Valid practising license is required

EXPERIENCE

2 years of orthopaedic experience is required
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of orthopaedic principles and best practices
Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol

SKILLS

Skilled in manipulating bones and muscles
Skilled in identifying appropriate appliances to assist patients
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including counselling patients regarding health needs
A good command of both written and spoken English

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct