AIDS Healthcare Foundation,Medical Officer in Charge Jobs in Uganda

alth Care Foundation -Uganda Cares (AHF-UC)
which is collaboration between the Uganda Ministry of Health and AIDS
Healthcare Foundation (U.S.A) to provide free HlV/AlDS services; including
antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings. AHF-Uganda Cares to
date operates in 15 districts including; Masaka, Kampala, Rakai, Mpigi,
Lyantonde, Soroti, Lwengo, Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Kalangala, Masindi, Amuria,
Butambala, Gomba, Serere, Hoima and Tororo supporting 32 clinic sites country
wide.

Medical Officer in Charge

AHF-UC now seeks to hire highly competent, dynamic and experienced person to
fill the position of Medical Officer in charge to be based at St. Balikuddembe
Clinic. S/he performs among others the following duties;

– Sees patients both within outpatients and in-patients setting (both new and
follow-up) as required

– Reviews history and examines patients to determine general physical condition

– Requests or performs various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to
provide information on patient‘s condition.

– Responsible for the timely updates of patient charts. New patients require
complete history & physical examination with generation of a problem list
and course of action.

– Follow-up patients require generation of progress notes and additions, if
applicable, to the problem list

– Analyse reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses
condition.

– Completes and documents treatment drugs.

– Provides the client/s with adequate information related to the diagnosis, the
condition being treated and course oi action

– Advices patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of
disease.

– Participates in health unit CMEs, staff and other relevant meetings

– Performs medical procedures and ‘minor surgeries including lumbar punctures,
i & D of abscess, skin biopsies, bone marrow biopsies, treatment of
condyloma via cryotherapy podophyllon application or tropical acid therapy

– Compiling and submitting periodic reports

– Will also perform other duties that will be delegated by his! her immediate
supervisor

– Responsibilities include supervising staff nurses (SN) and clinical officers
(C/0) in the care and management of patients, consigning and reviewing NP and
C/D patient charts, supervising weekly medical meetings between site providers
where a topic relevant to the management of HIV disease is presented to the
staff and conducting weekly reading and interpretation of chest x-rays

Academic Qualifications

– Medical Degree (MB, ChB) or its equivalent from a recognized
university/institution. S/he must be registered with the Medical and Dental
practitioners’ council.

– Familiarity with current HIV&AIDS and TB management practices, and
protocols

– Experience in managing a team and building capacity in resource-limited
settings.

– Ability to work in a public sector environment to accomplish goals and
favourably influence decision making processes in a diplomatic and
collaborative manner.

Experience:

At least 2 years working experience in Medical laboratory Technology services
at a level of management within the healthcare setting related to HIV/AIDS care
program.

Specific Skills:
– Commitment to the vision and mission of AHF-Uganda Cares

– Exceptional command of the English language Communicate efficiently and
effectively both verbally and writing

– Follow instructions given in both verbal and written format

Job application procedure
To be considered for this recruitment, please;

– Address your email application (Cover Letter and CV, ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org
mentioning position applied for in the subject line. The email should not be
larger than 2 MB

– any larger email will not be considered.

– Address your hard copy application including telephone contact details to
the:

Human Resource Manager,

AHF – Uganda Cares,

Plot 548 Kira Road, Kampala.

Deadline: Friday 01st July, 2016 at 5:00 pm

MUS Healthcare Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer