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VMMC Clinical Officer job at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program | Apply Now
Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in VMMC Clinical Officer job at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program
About the Organisation
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a collaborative initiative of Makerere University, aiming to enhance HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment services. MJAP leverages academic expertise to support healthcare systems and research, contributing to the national response to HIV/AIDS in Uganda. The program focuses on capacity building, training healthcare professionals, and implementing innovative solutions to improve health outcomes. MJAP's work includes community outreach, clinical services, and policy advocacy, reinforcing its commitment to combating HIV/AIDS through evidence-based interventions and partnerships.
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) emerged from the Mulago – Mbarara Teaching Hospitals Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) which was established in November 2004 under the then Makerere University Faculty of Medicine. Over the last 20 years, we have broadened our work beyond the support of provision of comprehensive HIV and TB services to include capacity strengthening for health care workers across Uganda and conduct research to inform policies for HIV/TB and other HIV comorbidities in the country.
About Project:
MJAP is implementing a sub-award grant from the Reach-Out Mbuya (ROM), for accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in the Kampala region with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
VMMC Clinical Officer job at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program
Job Description
To develop and implement strategies for providing Safe Male Circumcision and Reproductive Health Services to the identified MJAP clients in line with the M.O.H guidelines.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Examine and assess clients to determine their eligibility for Safe Male Circumcision in line with the medical standard operating procedures
Treat clients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)/sexually transmitted Infections (STIs) according to MOH guidelines
Refer clients who have health complications for example HIV positive, diabetic clients, those with congenital abnormalities by writing for them referral notes and directing them to special clinics
Follow up clients who have undergone Safe Male Circumcision both at static and outreach client to determine how they are healing
Manage adverse events that may occur during and after surgery by treating those clients with adverse events according to Ministry of Health guideline.
Develop and implement strategies for carrying out community mobilization and sensitization for Safe Male Circumcision
Mentor and coach the circumcision team through continuing medical education (CME) in line with the staff development procedures
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should possess a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution.
Must be registered and licensed by the Allied Health professionals council. Certificate of training in Safe Male Medical Circumcision
At least two years’ experience preferably in a circumcision surgical setting
Effective communication, team work and collaboration Accountability
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply by emailing a single PDF containing their cover letter, CV, academic documents, and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Manager at recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line. Your attachments should not exceed 25 MB. For job details, visit the MJAP website.
Deadline: Friday, 8th November, 2024
NB: If you do not hear from us by November 25th, 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
