Vacancy title:
Medical Officer Special Grade (Pediatrics and Child Health)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Children's Surgical Hospital in Entebbe

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, May 18 2025

Duty Station:
Entebbe | Entebbe | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• Number of Posts: 1
• Salary Scale: U2
• Reports To: Consultant (Pediatrics and Child Health)

Role Overview:
The Medical Officer Special Grade (Pediatrics and Child Health) focuses on the medical care of children, managing pediatric conditions, and coordinating child health programs at the hospital.

Qualifications:

• MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or institution.
• Master of Medicine Degree in Pediatrics and Child Health or its equivalent from a recognized University or institution.

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Assist in ensuring efficient management of services in Pediatrics and Child Health at the Hospital and the catchment area covered by the Hospital.
b) Supervise and mentor Medical Officers, Interns, and other Health Professionals under him/her.
c) Plan and coordinate training programs for Health Professionals under him/her.
d) Plan and coordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in Pediatrics and Child Health for Health Professionals at the Hospital.
e) Provide technical and professional advice in Pediatrics and Child Health to the Government and the institution.
f) Carry out research in his/her area of specialization.
g) Prepare and submit periodic reports.
h) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Competencies:

• Pediatric care and child health expertise.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and empathy.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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• Children's Surgical Hospital, Entebbe
• Advert For Recruitment As Of April 2025
• Applications are invited for the following positions at the Children's Surgical Hospital in Entebbe. All applications must be submitted in a single PDF file,.it or physically delivered to Children’s Surgical Hospital, Plot 120 – 122 Bishop Dunstan Ns. Rd., Entebbe.
• Deadline for Application: 18th May 2025

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