Closing
date: 15 Dec 2017
date: 15 Dec 2017
TITLE:
Medical
Officer (1 Position)
Officer (1 Position)
REPORTS
TO:
TO:
Health
Manager
Manager
LOCATION:
Lamwo
MANAGES:
One
(1) EPI Focal Person, One (1) Reproductive Health Officer and One (1) Mental
Health Officer.
(1) EPI Focal Person, One (1) Reproductive Health Officer and One (1) Mental
Health Officer.
DEPARTMENT:
HEALTH
DURATION
1
year, contingent on donor funding.
year, contingent on donor funding.
JOB
OVERVIEW/SUMMARY
OVERVIEW/SUMMARY
To
assist the Health Manager to implement effective, efficient and quality primary
health care and nutrition services in the refugee settlement in Lamwo and the
surrounding host community. These services include the delivery of clinical
services at the IRC run health facilities, and community based health program
in the refugee settlement. The main objectives will include: monitor the
delivery of clinical services at the health facilities, these also include
reproductive health services, nutrition, expanded program on immunization
services and community based health care; ensure that the stocks of essential
medicines and supplies are well monitored and used rationally used for the
benefit of the communities we serve; ensure that laboratory services are
functional and running well; and provide timely, complete and accurate periodic
services reports.
assist the Health Manager to implement effective, efficient and quality primary
health care and nutrition services in the refugee settlement in Lamwo and the
surrounding host community. These services include the delivery of clinical
services at the IRC run health facilities, and community based health program
in the refugee settlement. The main objectives will include: monitor the
delivery of clinical services at the health facilities, these also include
reproductive health services, nutrition, expanded program on immunization
services and community based health care; ensure that the stocks of essential
medicines and supplies are well monitored and used rationally used for the
benefit of the communities we serve; ensure that laboratory services are
functional and running well; and provide timely, complete and accurate periodic
services reports.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide
comprehensive evaluation and delivery of health services to persons of
concern according to ministry of health guidelines and protocols and the
UNHCR public health strategy. - Coordinate
integrated service delivery at the health facilities in the outpatients
and inpatient units that will include, but not limited to mental health,
non-communicable diseases, nutrition, HIV care and reproductive health;
and coordinate the integrated community outreaches. - Conduct
daily ward rounds for the patients in the in-patient wards and attend to
all medical and surgical emergencies while on duty. - Ensure
consistent and timely collection, utilisation and reporting of community
health and facility-based health data. - Ensure
adequate health team coverage of the clinics and rational prescription and
use of medicines and supplies. - Monitor
availability of medical drugs and supplies and promptly alert the Health
Manager in the on short falls and needs for re-stocking of supplies. - Coordinate
clinical audits, patient chart reviews and mortality audits as part of
continuous learning and improvement of the delivery of health services. - Identify
training needs and provide just-in-time training and mentorship of
multi-disciplinary health care teams. - Promptly
evaluate patients for referral and follow up to ensure that services are
accessed at the points of referral. - Support
the implementation of emergency reproductive health services including
basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care. - Co-ordinate
with district health authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and other agencies to
avoid duplication of services in the settlements and to optimize health
outcomes through increased access to life saving interventions. - Actively
participate in mobilizing and educating the refugee community through the
community health department to adopt health promoting behaviors. - Represent
the health programme and maintain effective and cordial relationships with
District Health authorities and other district officials, UN agencies,
community leaders and other NGOs. - Participate
in conducting disease surveillance activities and managing any possible
disease outbreaks.
Confidentiality:
·
Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the
practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other
person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of
duty.
Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the
practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other
person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of
duty.
Note:
–
The role of the Medical Officer cannot be limited to the specific duties and
tasks detailed herein. The success of the IRC’s humanitarian mission is the
highest priority and all issues which arise must be addressed accordingly. Therefore,
S/he will be required to manage all unforeseen issues and circumstances and
remain flexible to perform any other duties, as and when required.
–
The role of the Medical Officer cannot be limited to the specific duties and
tasks detailed herein. The success of the IRC’s humanitarian mission is the
highest priority and all issues which arise must be addressed accordingly. Therefore,
S/he will be required to manage all unforeseen issues and circumstances and
remain flexible to perform any other duties, as and when required.
REQUIREMENTS/
QUALIFICATIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- A
Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery. - Must
be registered by the Medical and Dental Council of Uganda.
Experience
- At
least two year experience in providing primary health care services in
rural districts. - Knowledge
and/or experience in implementing primary health care services in
emergency settings is an advantage. - Have
working experience in medical data compilation and report writing.
Skills
and Abilities
and Abilities
- Have
a good track record in management of common clinical ailments.
·
Good analytical, monitoring and evaluation skills and the ability to write good
quality proposals and reports in English.
Good analytical, monitoring and evaluation skills and the ability to write good
quality proposals and reports in English.
·
Good networking and coordination skills – NGOs, UN and government agencies.
Good networking and coordination skills – NGOs, UN and government agencies.
·
Good organisational, negotiation, interpersonal and communications skills with
ability to build and lead a team.
Good organisational, negotiation, interpersonal and communications skills with
ability to build and lead a team.
·
Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive and with the ability to work in
isolated and stressful environments and under pressure, and able to work with
minimal supervision.
Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive and with the ability to work in
isolated and stressful environments and under pressure, and able to work with
minimal supervision.
·
Language Skills: English. Knowledge of local Acholi language is an
advantage
Language Skills: English. Knowledge of local Acholi language is an
advantage
Send
CV and cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for as the subject
to: UA-IRCJobs@Rescue.org (The Human
Resource and Administration department, International Rescue Committee)
Deadline**: COB December 15, 2017**. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their
individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. IRC is
an equal opportunity Employer.
CV and cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for as the subject
to: UA-IRCJobs@Rescue.org (The Human
Resource and Administration department, International Rescue Committee)
Deadline**: COB December 15, 2017**. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their
individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. IRC is
an equal opportunity Employer.
