Clinical Officer at Uganda Christian Uganda, Mukono, Uganda

Job Description

Purpose of the job:

To examine and prescribe treatment to patients

Qualifications & Experience:

1. A Diploma in Human Medicine from a recognized institute of higher education.

2. Must have a valid certificate of Allied Health Professionals to practice.

3. At least two (2) years’ work experience at a reputable Health Centre.

4. Must have good interpersonal skills especially when dealing with students, staff and visitors.

5. A Committed and practicing Christian.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. To clerk/take history, examine, diagnose, screen and manage patients.

2. Identification and Referral of patients.

3. Ordering laboratory investigations of patients.

4. To prescribe treatment and evaluate it following Clinical protocols.

5. To discharge patients that have improved.

6. To plan patients follow up and review.

7. Management/ allocation of resources and accountability.

8. To actively participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities.

9. To write regular reports on Clinic performance.

10. Develop and provide a monthly software project status report describing the development of the above activities and any issues that may emerge, with conclusions
and recommendations.

11. To carry out any duties as may be assigned by the Director Medical Services.