Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Medical Officer
Salary Scale : U4
Reports to : Medical Officer Special Grade (Internal Medicine)

Qualifications:
MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.

Experience:
Relevant working experience in managing HIV health related activities will be an added advantage.

Other Requirements:
• Previous working experience with PEPFAR funded activities is preferred
• Post graduate training in either HIV/AIDS, treatment and care or counseling will be an added advantage
• Current trends in the management of HIV/AIDS
• Interpersonal skills and respect for diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Diagnose, treat, and following-up of patients
• Order Laboratory tests and prescribe medication as appropriate
• Receives patients for additional assessment as appropriate S/he will evaluate patients presenting with complicated HIV and refer them for specialist review
• S/he will provide health information to clients through health education.
• S/he will participate in the development and implementation of HIV/AIDS Clinic work plans
• S/he will provide technical support and mentorship to staff in the hospital and lower facilities in the region.
• S/he will ensure that the services are provided in a high quality, patient-centered manner, resulting in excellent patient and fiscal outcomes.
• Provide continuous guidance and improvement of the quality of the integrated health services by regular application of quality improvement and Site Improvement and Monitoring Systems approaches.
• S/he will participate in outreach and community health programs,
• Ensure high quality health data collection, data compilation and submission of periodic reports.
• Will participate in weekly. Monthly and quarterly performance review and site meetings
• Participate as a full member of the clinic health care team
• Report requirement for medical services lacking at the satellite to the satellite Coordinator
• Liaise with the clinic pharmacy and Laboratory teams to ensure comprehensive services are delivered to clients
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

The Application should be filled and submitted to office of the Director Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, not later than 20th December, 2022.
Note that Health Workers recruited under this project will be appointed on Contracts Terms. These are full time jobs, employees in government service are not allowed to apply. Salaries will be based on Government of Uganda Scale.

Applicants are advised to:
• Complete PSF 3 that can be downloaded from www.publicservice.go.ug 
• Attach colored passport size photograph on the PSF 3
• Photocopy only the relevant documents and attach on the PSF 3 2.

Relevant Documents include the following:
• Academic and professional certificates (UCE, UACE, Professional Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Fellowships).
• Evidence of training in specialized areas where applicable.
• Letters of appointment where applicable.
• Registration certificates and valid practicing licenses for health workers who are required by law to register with relevant Professional Councils.
• National Identity Card.
• An updated CV with contact information for 3 referees.
• Shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to present additional relevant qualifications.
• b) Address application to the Hospital Director, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, P.O. Box 160 Gulu Uganda.

It is emphasized that:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring their original certificates, letters of appointment where applicable, three copies of completed PSF 3, Registration Certificates and Valid Practicing Licenses, at the oral interview.
• Candidates who will present forged certificates shall be handed over to the Police for appropriate action.
• Health Workers who are on training must not apply.

In case of need, you are advised to seek help from Office of the Director.
In addition, you can also reach the responsible persons to inquiries about the Advert by telephone on 256-(0)471-432061, or email at gulurrhosptal@gmail.com , or mukpet@gmail.com  All services for this recruitment are provided free of charge.
Equal opportunity is given to all applicants.


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