Background

BMC Medical Center is a healthcare facility committed to providing accessible, quality, and patient-centered medical services to individuals and communities. The Medical Center is dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing through professional healthcare delivery, competent medical personnel, ethical practice, and a strong commitment to patient care.

The management of BMC Medical Center is seeking competent, professional, and experienced individuals to join its team in various areas of healthcare and administration. The recruitment aims to attract qualified personnel who are committed to excellence, teamwork, integrity, and the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

POSITION: Medical Officer (Locum)

Job Summary:
The Medical Officer (Locum) is responsible for providing high-quality medical care by diagnosing, treating, and managing patients while ensuring compliance with professional and ethical healthcare standards during the assigned locum period.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients.
• Prescribe medications and treatment plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Provide emergency and outpatient medical care.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.
• Refer patients to specialists when necessary.
• Promote preventive healthcare and patient education.
• Adhere to medical ethics and healthcare regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent.
• Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC).
• Valid practicing license.
• Previous clinical experience is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:
• Clinical decision-making.
• Communication skills.
• Patient care.
• Teamwork.
• Professional ethics.
• Time management.

Interested individuals must submit their application clearly indicating the position title to the Human Resource Officer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.