Principal Medical Officer
Location | Mbale, Uganda |
Date Posted | June 5, 2020 |
Category |
Government
Health Care / Medical Management |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | UGX |
Description
Job Title : Principal Medical Officer
Salary Scale : U2
Reports To : District Health Officer
Responsible For : Senior Medical Officer,
Senior Dental Surgeon,
Senior Allied Health Professionals
Job Purpose
To assist the Senior Principal Medical Officer in management of clinical services and deputize for
him/her
Key Outputs
i. Clinical services directed and their respective Heads supervised;
ii. Accountability for medical, fiscal and other resources made;
iii. Patients diagnosed and treated;
iv. Implementation of the Uganda Minimum Health Care Package coordinated;
v. Health information management systems supervised;
vi. Human resource management functions carried out;
vii. Health service delivery standards manuals provided;
viii.Occupational health and safety at work place ensured;
ix. Continuous Professional Development programmes developed and implemented;
x. Periodic reports prepared and submitted to relevant authorities;
xi. National Health Service Delivery standards adhered to; and
xii. Professional & Service Codes of Conduct & Ethics enforced.
Key Functions
i. Directing clinical services and supervising their respective Heads;
ii. Accounts for medical, fiscal and other resources;
iii. Diagnosing and treating patients;
Skills
Planning, Organizing and coordinating;
Project Management;
Information management skills;
Accountability;
Concern for quality and standards;
Time management skills;
Team building;
Leadership
Experience Requirements
Six years working experience in health services management three of which must be at the level of Senior Medical Officer.
Applying Instructions
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and eligible Ugandans to fill the Vacant Post that exist in Mbale Municipal Local Government council. Applications must be filled in triplicate of PS6 Form NO.3 Revised (2008) and submitted to
the Secretary,
Mbale District Service Commission,
P.O Box 01
Mbale
The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified under the vacancy. Applicants should attach three recent passport size photographs. Those in government service should route their applications through the head of department who must he informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
Serving officers should also attach copies of appointment, confirmation and promotion if any and must route their applications through their Head of Department. Applications should bear the title and reference number of the post applied For. All the qualifications required: Refer to the Job Descriptions / Scheme of service.