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Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
CaseMedServices is the umbrella company representing Case Hospital, Case Pharmacy, Case MedInsurance, Case Medcare, Case Medschool Case Diagnostic Centre and the affiliated health care facilities all over the country. CaseMedServices started in 1995 with case clinic as a pioneer company which became Case Hospital
Case Hospital is a Limited company duly registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council. Case Hospital is a private health care service provider which started 27 years ago as a small clinic located on Bombo Road and over the years it has grown to a private mini-referral hospital that provides primary, secondary and tertiary health care services.
Job Title
Clinical Officers job at Case Medical Services
Job Description
Clinical Officers are healthcare professionals primarily found in certain countries, such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and other parts of Africa and Asia. They are trained to provide clinical services similar to doctors, especially in regions with a shortage of physicians
Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Diagnosis:
Take detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Diagnose and treat various medical conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and injuries.
Interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, lab tests, and ECGs.
Treatment & Management:
Prescribe medications and treatment plans based on diagnosis.
Perform minor surgical procedures (e.g., suturing wounds, abscess drainage).
Manage both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with various conditions.
Emergency Care:
Stabilize patients in emergency situations and provide life-saving interventions (e.g., resuscitation, treating trauma cases).
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals during emergencies.
Refer patients to specialized care when necessary.
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Provide counseling on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Participate in immunization programs, maternal and child health care, and community outreach.
Educate patients and the community on communicable disease prevention, including HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.
Surgical Assistance:
Assist doctors in major surgeries or perform basic surgical procedures independently, depending on their training and scope of practice.
Pre- and post-operative patient care management.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Completion of a diploma or degree in clinical medicine and surgery from a recognized medical training institution.
In some countries, Clinical Officers may need to complete a bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine.
A period of supervised clinical practice (internship) after graduation is typically required.
Licensure:
Must be licensed and registered with the respective Clinical Officers' Council or Medical Board in the country of practice.
Continuing professional development (CPD) is often required to maintain licensure.
Skills:
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills to manage a wide variety of medical conditions.
Ability to work independently, especially in resource-limited settings.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, colleagues, and the community.
Competence in using medical equipment, interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing treatments.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
Applications to be sent to hr@casemedservices.org. Only the ones sent in the email will be considered. Please specify which position you are applying for in the subject line.
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