Medical Officers

at Medical Teams International (MTI)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted February 2, 2020
Category Health Care / Medical
NGO
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:
Medical Teams International is a faith based organization with the calling of "Daring to love like Iesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world". MTI-UG has established activities in West Nile, Mid and South Western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition. MTI-Uganda is seeking to recruit highly competent, dynamic and experienced candidates to fill the following positions;

Job Summary

  • 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.

Job Responsibilities

  • 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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

Education, Licenses, & Certification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery  is required
  • Registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
  • Valid practising license is required EXPERIENCE
  • 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, Skills & Abilities

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

Physical Conditions

  • This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

 

Applying Instructions

All Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV Only saved as your name (Surname First Name) in PDF or Word Only; including 3 work related refereesto;

recruitmentug@medicalteams.org

Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period; at the bottom of your CV3.

Do not attach your Academic transcripts. They will be requested if you areshortlisted5.

Only online applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of file types such as MS Word,PDF.6.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity Employer.

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