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Gulu, Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
18 Jan 2024
About the Organisation
Lightray Uganda e. V. is a small organization in Münster, Germany, which has been engaged in helping the children of Gulu, northern Uganda, for several years now. Uganda is one of the poorest countries in the world, but with your donations, we aim to ensure that basic medical supplies and nutrition are provided. In addition, we also provide access to education and in 2011, we opened a medical center with a training facility on the outskirts of Gulu. In the meantime we have expanded our project with a childbirth center, a preschool and a secondary school up to 7th grade. We are looking forward to your support!
Job Title
Clinical officer job at Lightray Uganda
Job Description
Conducting clinical assessments and examinations of patients and diagnosing common illnesses and injuries
Duties and Responsibilities
Conducting clinical assessments and examinations of patients and diagnosing common illnesses and injuries
Prescribing and dispensing appropriate medications and treatments according to the national guidelines and protocols
Referring complicated cases to higher-level facilities or specialists for further management
Providing health education and counseling to patients and their families on various health topics such as hygiene, nutrition, family planning, immunization, etc.
Supervising and mentoring other health workers such as nurses, midwives, laboratory technicians, etc.
Participating in health outreach activities such as mobile clinics, immunization campaigns, health surveys, etc.
Maintaining accurate and timely records of patient data and reporting to the relevant authorities
Collaborating with other stakeholders such as local leaders, community health workers, NGOs, etc. to improve the health status of the population
Qualifications and Competencies
Qualification
Diploma in clinical medicine and Community health.
Altleast five years of working experience in Reputable health facility preferable hospital setting.
Should be 35 Years to 45 years.
How to Apply
Send application to
LIGHTRAY UGANDA
P.O. BOX 1050 GULU
contact@lightray-uganda.org
Tel 0393239949