Deadline of this Job: 27 August 2022
JOB PURPOSE
To dispense and advise patients on proper use and storage of medicines.
Personal Specification
Qualifications:
• Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council
Duties and Responsibilities
• Planning for dispensing activities in the hospital.
• Registering all medicines given to patients.
• Advising patients and attendants on proper use and storage of medicines,
• Advising Clinicians and other Health Professionals on prescriptions.
• Making requisitions for medicines and health supplies from stores.
• Assisting in the Preparation of quality compounded medicines and infusions.
• Reporting expired and damaged medicines
• Compiling and submitting reports.
• Participating in research activities.
Competences.
• Information management,
• Ethics and integrity.
• Concern for quality and standards.
• Communication and Time management
JOB PURPOSE
• To carry out basic laboratory tests for diagnosis of diseases
Personal Specification
Qualifications:
• Must have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques from a recognized Training Institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparing laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations
• Carrying out basic laboratory tests and submit reports to Laboratory Technician/Technologist.
• Observing safety and quality assurance practices in laboratories.
• Cleaning the laboratory equipment regularly.
• Requisitioning necessary supplies for laboratory work and keeping record of stock.
• Participating in research activities.
• Compiling and submitting daily and periodic laboratory reports.
• Safely dispose of Laboratory wastes
Competencies.
• Concern for quality and standards of Laboratory services.
• Result orientation.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Communicating effectively & Time management
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Provision First aid care and health assessment to students and staff.
• Write health care plans and coordinate the care of students with chronic or acute health conditions.
• Communicate with staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students in the institute
• Administer medication and monitor delegated medication administration to students and staff.
• Promote health care education among students and staff in the institute.
• Work to promote a health school environment.
• Identify both actual and potential health problems in the institute.
• Perform health screening among students in the institute.
• Coordinate referrals to private health care providers in the institute.
• Perform any other duties delegated by your supervisor or supervisors.
WHY WORK WITH US
While working as Nurse at Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals enjoy these parks:
• Salary.
• Parental leave.
• Sick leave.
• Compassionate leave.
• Holiday leaves.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a candidate with these qualifications.
• Certificate and diploma in Nursing
• Experience in creative role.
• Communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
The MO will be required to exhibit extensive clinical knowledge and skills as they work hand in hand with the team to ensure that the highest standards of primary care, diagnosis, treatment, administrative and surgical care of patients are met at the Surgical facility,
Job Responsibilities(summary):
• Comprehensive patient clinical evaluation through thorough history taking, physical examination and appropriate investigations; to make correct diagnoses and chart appropriate management plans.
• Following established surgical techniques to operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
• Referring patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary. Participating in developing, implementing, and evaluating new clinical and surgical care and treatment protocols
• Participating in organizing and conducting surgical camps, outreach, and community health education programs. Ensuring the highest standards in patient care are maintained.
• Participating in research activities and health data collection.
• Ensuring consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
• Compile and submit periodic reports.
• Pro-actively participate in continuing Professional Development Programmes.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery with an up-to-date Annual Practicing License.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience preferably with sometime in the OR
• Computer skills especially proficiency in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Information management systems.
• Must be staying or willing to stay in Jinja and able to speak the area local language: Lusoga or Luganda
Our mission is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our Embassy network abroad.
The Embassy of Ireland in Uganda aims to make a distinctive and principled foreign policy contribution benefitting the citizens of Ireland, Uganda, and Rwanda, and to ensure that Ireland's development efforts reach the furthest behind first and result in improvements in the lives of the most vulnerable people in Uganda. The Embassy manages Ireland's development cooperation programme, Irish Aid, in Uganda.
The Embassy is seeking to recruit a Health and Nutrition Advisor to provide technical advice and manage Irish Aid's health and nutrition programme in Uganda. The Health and Nutrition Advisor will support Embassy senior management in strategic planning, policy dialogue, and development of partnerships in health and nutrition in Uganda.
Position details:
Health and Nutrition Advisor Full time position Based at the Embassy of Ireland in Kampala, with travel within Uganda, particularly Karamoja. Occasional international travel may arise. Contract will be offered on a 12 month fixed term Reporting to Reporting to Deputy Head of Cooperation
Essential requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:
• Master's degree in a relevant field (public health, behavioural science or other related fields).
• At least five (5) years of specific post qualification experience working in Health and Nutrition with a bi-lateral, multi-lateral organisation, Government or NGO.
• At least five (5) years' experience in programme/project design, monitoring/evaluation/learning, grant management and strategic planning Relevant experience (at least 3 years) engaging in policy dialogue and advocacy at a similar level to the advertised position.
• An excellent understanding of the national, regional and global health and nutrition context Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, writing and reporting skills including fluent written and verbal English. Applicants may be contacted in advance to establish language proficiency and a short written language test may be required;
• The candidate must demonstrate, using work based examples, excellent interpersonal & communications skills, being persuasive, working in a team but also engaging effectively with people in external organisations;
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven capacity for delivering timely results and taking responsibility for quality outcomes;
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; additional IT applications would be beneficial (e.g. working with datasets); A legal entitlement to live and work in Uganda prior to recruitment
Desirable:
• At least two years working at a senior level with a national or international organisation in Uganda. Experience and knowledge of the Karamoja sub-region Specific expertise in reproductive, maternal, new-born, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH)
Reporting:
The Health and Nutrition Advisor will report to the Deputy Head of Cooperation. The Advisor is expected to work with considerable independence, working within the scope of the programme, policies and procedures of the Embassy and wider Department.
Terms and conditions of employment: The successful candidates will be hired on an initial 1 year fixed contract and will be based at the Embassy office. The salary for the position is €31,959 per annum, paid locally on a monthly basis. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account therefore the successful candidate must have a bank account. The positions will have an annual leave allowance of 21 days per annum, exclusive of public holidays, adjusted pro rata. The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Uganda prior to recruitment.
• Responsible for performing sonographic examination according to protocols, security measures and standards of hygiene and privacy in order to contribute to the improvement of the health condition of patients.
Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible to perform high quality ultrasound imaging and analysis to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients, reporting immediately to the medical referent any problem regarding patients health status
• Prepare patients for imaging including explaining procedures and compiling medical history and upholding patient confidentiality at all times
• Ensure application of hygiene protocols in the maintenance of equipment and X-ray room; performing cleaning of ultrasound devices and ensure proper waste disposal
• Responsible for quality assurance by auditing own practice and ensuring that sonography equipment remains in good condition and makes necessary requisition for repair needs
• Perform regular stock inventory and ensure all materials are stored according to each specific condition; make requisitions for materials
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance, undertaking regular quality assurance checks; alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning, damage/loss/robbery of ultrasound room material and devices
• Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
• Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
• Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience and other requirements
• Diploma in Medical Sonographer
• Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
• Valid practicing license is required
• 2 years of diagnostic experience using ultrasound is required
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
Knowledge
• Knowledge of sonography principles and best practices
• Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol
Skills
• Skilled in performing ultrasounds and interpreting images
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A good command of both written and spoken English
Abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
• Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
Physical Conditions
• This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
JOB PURPOSE
To dispense and advise patients on proper use and storage of medicines.
Personal Specification
Qualifications:
• Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council
Duties and Responsibilities
• Planning for dispensing activities in the hospital.
• Registering all medicines given to patients.
• Advising patients and attendants on proper use and storage of medicines,
• Advising Clinicians and other Health Professionals on prescriptions.
• Making requisitions for medicines and health supplies from stores.
• Assisting in the Preparation of quality compounded medicines and infusions.
• Reporting expired and damaged medicines
• Compiling and submitting reports.
• Participating in research activities.
Competences.
• Information management,
• Ethics and integrity.
• Concern for quality and standards.
• Communication and Time management
Deadline of this Job: 27 August 2022
• To carry out basic laboratory tests for diagnosis of diseases
Personal Specification
Qualifications:
• Must have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques from a recognized Training Institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparing laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations
• Carrying out basic laboratory tests and submit reports to Laboratory Technician/Technologist.
• Observing safety and quality assurance practices in laboratories.
• Cleaning the laboratory equipment regularly.
• Requisitioning necessary supplies for laboratory work and keeping record of stock.
• Participating in research activities.
• Compiling and submitting daily and periodic laboratory reports.
• Safely dispose of Laboratory wastes
Competencies.
• Concern for quality and standards of Laboratory services.
• Result orientation.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Communicating effectively & Time management
Deadline of this Job: 27 August 2022
• Provision First aid care and health assessment to students and staff.
• Write health care plans and coordinate the care of students with chronic or acute health conditions.
• Communicate with staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students in the institute
• Administer medication and monitor delegated medication administration to students and staff.
• Promote health care education among students and staff in the institute.
• Work to promote a health school environment.
• Identify both actual and potential health problems in the institute.
• Perform health screening among students in the institute.
• Coordinate referrals to private health care providers in the institute.
• Perform any other duties delegated by your supervisor or supervisors.
WHY WORK WITH US
While working as Nurse at Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals enjoy these parks:
• Salary.
• Parental leave.
• Sick leave.
• Compassionate leave.
• Holiday leaves.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a candidate with these qualifications.
• Certificate and diploma in Nursing
• Experience in creative role.
• Communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
Job description in summaryThe MO will be required to exhibit extensive clinical knowledge and skills as they work hand in hand with the team to ensure that the highest standards of primary care, diagnosis, treatment, administrative and surgical care of patients are met at the Surgical facility,
Job Responsibilities(summary):
• Comprehensive patient clinical evaluation through thorough history taking, physical examination and appropriate investigations; to make correct diagnoses and chart appropriate management plans.
• Following established surgical techniques to operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
• Referring patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary. Participating in developing, implementing, and evaluating new clinical and surgical care and treatment protocols
• Participating in organizing and conducting surgical camps, outreach, and community health education programs. Ensuring the highest standards in patient care are maintained.
• Participating in research activities and health data collection.
• Ensuring consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
• Compile and submit periodic reports.
• Pro-actively participate in continuing Professional Development Programmes.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery with an up-to-date Annual Practicing License.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience preferably with sometime in the OR
• Computer skills especially proficiency in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Information management systems.
• Must be staying or willing to stay in Jinja and able to speak the area local language: Lusoga or Luganda
Deadline of this Job: 02 September 2022
Health and Nutrition AdvisorOur mission is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our Embassy network abroad.
The Embassy of Ireland in Uganda aims to make a distinctive and principled foreign policy contribution benefitting the citizens of Ireland, Uganda, and Rwanda, and to ensure that Ireland's development efforts reach the furthest behind first and result in improvements in the lives of the most vulnerable people in Uganda. The Embassy manages Ireland's development cooperation programme, Irish Aid, in Uganda.
The Embassy is seeking to recruit a Health and Nutrition Advisor to provide technical advice and manage Irish Aid's health and nutrition programme in Uganda. The Health and Nutrition Advisor will support Embassy senior management in strategic planning, policy dialogue, and development of partnerships in health and nutrition in Uganda.
Position details:
Health and Nutrition Advisor Full time position Based at the Embassy of Ireland in Kampala, with travel within Uganda, particularly Karamoja. Occasional international travel may arise. Contract will be offered on a 12 month fixed term Reporting to Reporting to Deputy Head of Cooperation
Essential requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:
• Master's degree in a relevant field (public health, behavioural science or other related fields).
• At least five (5) years of specific post qualification experience working in Health and Nutrition with a bi-lateral, multi-lateral organisation, Government or NGO.
• At least five (5) years' experience in programme/project design, monitoring/evaluation/learning, grant management and strategic planning Relevant experience (at least 3 years) engaging in policy dialogue and advocacy at a similar level to the advertised position.
• An excellent understanding of the national, regional and global health and nutrition context Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, writing and reporting skills including fluent written and verbal English. Applicants may be contacted in advance to establish language proficiency and a short written language test may be required;
• The candidate must demonstrate, using work based examples, excellent interpersonal & communications skills, being persuasive, working in a team but also engaging effectively with people in external organisations;
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven capacity for delivering timely results and taking responsibility for quality outcomes;
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; additional IT applications would be beneficial (e.g. working with datasets); A legal entitlement to live and work in Uganda prior to recruitment
Desirable:
• At least two years working at a senior level with a national or international organisation in Uganda. Experience and knowledge of the Karamoja sub-region Specific expertise in reproductive, maternal, new-born, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH)
Reporting:
The Health and Nutrition Advisor will report to the Deputy Head of Cooperation. The Advisor is expected to work with considerable independence, working within the scope of the programme, policies and procedures of the Embassy and wider Department.
Terms and conditions of employment: The successful candidates will be hired on an initial 1 year fixed contract and will be based at the Embassy office. The salary for the position is €31,959 per annum, paid locally on a monthly basis. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account therefore the successful candidate must have a bank account. The positions will have an annual leave allowance of 21 days per annum, exclusive of public holidays, adjusted pro rata. The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Uganda prior to recruitment.
Deadline of this Job: 05 September 2022
Job Summary:• Responsible for performing sonographic examination according to protocols, security measures and standards of hygiene and privacy in order to contribute to the improvement of the health condition of patients.
Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible to perform high quality ultrasound imaging and analysis to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients, reporting immediately to the medical referent any problem regarding patients health status
• Prepare patients for imaging including explaining procedures and compiling medical history and upholding patient confidentiality at all times
• Ensure application of hygiene protocols in the maintenance of equipment and X-ray room; performing cleaning of ultrasound devices and ensure proper waste disposal
• Responsible for quality assurance by auditing own practice and ensuring that sonography equipment remains in good condition and makes necessary requisition for repair needs
• Perform regular stock inventory and ensure all materials are stored according to each specific condition; make requisitions for materials
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance, undertaking regular quality assurance checks; alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning, damage/loss/robbery of ultrasound room material and devices
• Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
• Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
• Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience and other requirements
• Diploma in Medical Sonographer
• Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
• Valid practicing license is required
• 2 years of diagnostic experience using ultrasound is required
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
Knowledge
• Knowledge of sonography principles and best practices
• Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol
Skills
• Skilled in performing ultrasounds and interpreting images
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A good command of both written and spoken English
Abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
• Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
Physical Conditions
• This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
