Medical Officer In-Charge Job Vacancy at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The Medical Officer In-Charge will review patients both within outpatients and in-patients setting (both new and follow-up) as required
• Keenly reviews history and examines patients to determine general physical condition
• Responsible for the timely updates of patient charts. New patients require complete history & physical examination with generation of a problem list and course of action.
• Requests or performs various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Follow-up patients require generation of progress notes and additions, if applicable, to the problem list
• Guides patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Participates in health unit CMEs, staff and other relevant meetings
• Carries out medical procedures’ and minor surgeries including lumbar punctures, 1 & D of abscess, skin biopsies, bone marrow biopsies, treatment of condyloma via cryotherapy podophyllon application or tropical acid therapy
• Compiling and submitting periodic reports
• Other responsibilities include supervising staff nurses (SN) and clinical officers (C/0) in the care and management of patients, consigning and reviewing MP and C/O patient charts, supervising weekly medical meetings between site providers where a topic relevant to the management of HIV disease is presented to the staff and conducting weekly reading and interpretation of chest x-rays
• Perform any other duties that will be delegated by his/ her immediate supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Medical Degree (MB, ChB) or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution. S/he must be registered with the Medical and Dental practitioners’ council.
• A minimum of two years’ working experience in Medical Laboratory Technology services at a level of management within the healthcare setting related to HIV/AIDS care program.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the current HIV&AIDS and TB management practices, and protocols
• Previous experience in managing a team and building capacity in resource-limited settings.
• Proven ability to work in a public sector environment to accomplish goals and favourably influence decision making processes in a diplomatic and collaborative manner.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should e-mail their applications (Cover Letter and CV Only) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning position applied for in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB - any larger email will not be considered.

Send our hard copy application including telephone contact details to the:

Human Resource Manager,

AHF - Uganda Cares,

Plot 548 Kira Road, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 1^st July 2016