Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position: Clinical Officer
Numbers of vacancies: 01 position
Duty Station: Kworo Medical Centre and Maternity Care, Pader
Reporting line: Medical Officer
Contract Duration: 01Year Renewable

Person Specifications;
Qualifications
• The applicant for the Clinical officer role should hold a minimum of a Diploma in Clinical medicine and community health from a reputable training institution.
• Must have a valid practicing license from Allied Health Professionals council
• At least two years' experience in clinical medicine preferably Pediatric.

Key Roles and Responsibility;
• To provide clinical assessments and evaluation of health or illnesses the clients and give proper individualized care and treatment in line with the existing standard operating procedure.
• To monitor drug reactions, disease progression and provide appropriate management including referral of complicated cases.
• To manage the day-to-day running of the clinic in conjunction with the In-charge and other departments.
• To participate in all health promotion programs including health education, Outreaches, immunization and Delivery.
• Support in medical orders within expected time-frames and maintain clear accountability for the prescribed and dispensed drugs.
• To participate in the development of a framework by which standardization of care is achieved in the clinic and community settings.
• To maintain accurate reporting records in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.
• To support in the teaching and training of staff in other departments on various aspects of health as organized by Te-Kworo Foundation Limited Health Program.
• Refer complicated cases to the Medical Officer.
• Liaise with other cadres in the Unit in the delivery of quality health care to patients.
• Participate in the implementation of primary health care activities.
• Participate in research and proposal writing for Health related activities.
• Participate in the collection of health data.
• Participate in teaching staff, patients and the public.
• Promote the observance of the professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics
• Compile and submit periodic reports.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Required Competencies and Skills
(i) Concern for quality and standards
• Endeavors to have clear information that relates to roles
• Performs to expectations and is accountable
• Maintains up to date records
• Proactive
• Monitors progress against key indicators
(ii) Assertiveness and self confidence
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Consults when necessary
(iii) Ethics and integrity
• Does not require external monitoring to observe ethical standards but rather monitors own
Actions for consistency with accepted values and standards
• Openly advocates for observance of ethical values and principles.
(iv) Effective communication
• Consults regularly.
• Open communicator
• Good writing skill and ability to give feedback
(v) Accountability
• Knowledgeable about generally accepted accounting procedures, rules and regulations.
• Able to set realistic performance and service delivery standards.
(vi) Public relation and customer care
• Clarifies roles and duties to avoid being misunderstood
• Takes personal responsibility for correcting customer service problems and does so promptly.
• Sees oneself as a representative of the Organization and acts in a way that markets/promotes the organization.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested applicants should submit their application (Motivational Letter and Detailed CV) addressed to the Human Resource Officer Te-Kworo Foundation, P.O Box 1270 Gulu City. Electronic applications should be sent to connect@te-kworofoundation.org and Copy mercy.lake@yahoo.com not later than Monday 14th, February, 2022 at 5:00 PM (EAT).
Applications may also be may be hand delivered at the gate of the Medical Center next to Mayor’s Garden in Pader or to Kworo Medical Centre and Maternity Care Pader District. Any form of canversing will lead to automatic disqualification. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as such interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early enough.

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