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Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Medical Officer job at Medical Teams International
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
In our broken world, so many people are suffering. They are pushed to the margins and forgotten. Men, women and children are persecuted and left without homes. They are hurting, sick and in crisis.
God calls us to love the vulnerable, to dare to love like Jesus. He uses us to provide people in crisis with protection and care.
We work to restore health as the first step to restoring hope. Because every person deserves the chance for a better life.
Medical Officer job at Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International
Responsible for performing consultations in OPD and IPD units in line with MoH protocol and clinical guidelines to diagnose, treat and manage patients. Performs surgery within competency and controls the rational distribution of medicine to improve patients health conditions.
Perform OPD/IPD ward rounds to assess patient condition, diagnose and prescribe treatment and/or refer complicated cases in line with clinical guidelines and hygiene protocols
Determine when IPD patients should be discharged or transferred, ensuring referrals are managed efficiently to minimize complications
Control the rational distribution of medicine and equipment; ensure sterilization and good maintenance of medical equipment
Keep the patient and family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow; verify understanding to ensure informed consent and adherence to treatment
Ensure data traceability by recording all medical activities on patients card and in registration books such that patient treatment is continuous
Assist with and perform surgical interventions and clinical procedures within competency
Attend to emergency cases in the health facility
Participate in the recruitment of medical staff
Ensure general hygiene standards and universal precautions are followed at all times and implement and monitor actions to reduce bio-hazard risks and improve infection control
Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care
Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the Medical Coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients illness, including medical error
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Codes of Conduct
Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary process as per MTI policy
Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
Other duties as assigned
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Bachelors Degree in Medicine and Surgery is required
Registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
Valid practicing license is required
2 years of work experience in a hospital practice relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases is required
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV and AIDS and communicable diseases, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology
Knowledge of professional clinical medicine principles, procedures and techniques
Knowledge of surgery methods and best practices
Knowledge of medicines, hygiene management and IPC protocol
SKILLS
Skilled in applying clinical medicine principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients
Skilled in performing surgery within competency
Skilled in prescribing correct medication
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A good command of both written and spoken English
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
Ability to be flexible and manage stress
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
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