Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
AIDS Healthcare foundation (AHF) is an International not for profit NOO, with its Headquarter based in Los Angeles, California. AIDS Healthcare Foundation in registered in Uganda as AIDS Healthcare Foundation Uganda Cares (AHF-Uganda Cares) which is collaboration between the Uganda Ministry of Health and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (U.S.A) to provide free HIV and AIDS services; including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings.
AHF - Uganda Cares to date operates in 23 districts including; Masaka, Kampala, Rakai, Kyotera, Lyantonde, Soroti, Lwengo, Luweero, Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Kalangala, Masindi, Amuria, Butambala, Gomba, Nakasongola, Nakaseke, Buikwe, Ntungamo, Tororo, Kapelebyong, Gulu, Busia and supports 52 clinic sites country wide. The organization now seeks to hire highly competent, dynamic and experienced persons to fill the position below.
Medical Officer (2)
There are 2 positions based at Lukaya Clinic & Lyantonde Hospital. The Medical Officer is responsible for providing clinical care and mentorship in various AHF supported sites through conducting out-patient clinical reviews, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of diseases and injuries in general medical practice and those conditions related to HIV and AIDS. .

The holders of these positions will perform among others the following duties
• Attends to HIV positive patients both in outpatient and in-patient setting (both new and follow up) as required
• Reviews history and examines patient to determine general physical condition
• Requests or performs various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition
• Responsible for the timely and complete updates of charts for both new and continuing patients.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition.
• Completes and documents treatment plans
• Provides the client/s with adequate information related to the condition being treated, lab tests and
• other investigations and course of action
• Provides technical support, mentorship and performance feedback to peripheral ART clinic staff.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications and Experience
• Medical Degree (MBChB) or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution.
• Must be registered with the medical and dental practitioners' council
• A minimum of 2 years of experience treating positive patients.
• In depth knowledge of antiretroviral Therapy as well 9% the current HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment guidelines.

Job Education Requirements: Medical Degree (MBChB)

Job Experience Requirements: 2 years

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Job application procedure
To be considered for this recruitment, please
Address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org  mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB - any larger email will not be considered.
Including Address your hard copy application telephone contact details to the:
Human Resources Manager,
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Plot 548
Kira Road, Kampala.
Deadline: Friday 31 January, 2020 at 5:00pm
AIDS Healthcare Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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