Medical Officer (1)

Reports To:Head of Department

Supervises:

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Overall Job Purpose: The post holder will appropriately admit, manage, discharge and follow up of patients presenting to CoRSU hospital within the expectations and limits of his/her medical knowledge and clinical experience.

 

Key result areas

• General medical and surgical care of patients ensured.
• Correct diagnosis and management of attendant medical, surgical, obstetric/ gynaecological and paediatric conditions in admitted patients offered.
• Correct prescription and administration of suitable medication and other treatment for the diagnosed conditions offered.
• Administration and/ or supervision or assistance (in) the administration of treatment given through on-call arrangements as and when required or requested to.
• Appropriate and regular follow up of patients’ conditions and their management provided while in the hospital. (i.e. day to day care of all admitted patients)
• Outpatient clinic support offered.

 

Detailed Roles and responsibilities

• Offer the required general medical care of surgical patients at the hospital.
• Correct diagnosis and management of attendant medical, surgical, obstetric/ gynaecological and paediatric conditions in admitted patients
• Correct prescription and administration of suitable medication and other treatment for the diagnosed conditions.
• Administration and/ or supervise or assist (in) the administration of treatment as and when required or requested to.
• Appropriate and regular follow up of patients’ conditions and their management while in the hospital. (i.e. day to day care of all admitted patients)
• Assisting the specialists in the care and management of patients.
• Preparing patients for interventions in their management, including surgical procedures.
• Participating in ward rounds, out-patients’ clinics and in the operating theatre.
• Providing 1st(first) on-Call cover for the ward
• Management of surgical emergencies in consultation with, guidance or supervision of the attending consultant/ specialist surgeon.
• Accurate entry into patients’ medical records
• Participating in monthly CMEs, morbidity and mortality meetings.
• Any clinical or administrative duties assigned by supervisor(s)
• Consult senior practitioners appropriately and in a timely manner concerning challenging patients and/or medical /surgical situations.
• For outpatients:
• Clerking of new patients.
• Conduct appropriate follow up of patients as they attend the outpatients’ clinics.

• Recognition of conditions requiring more expert care and/ or referral.
• Entry of medical records.

 

Academic/Professional qualifications, work experience, knowledge & skills

• University degree in medicine & surgery
• Completion of internship and registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioner’s Council (UMDPC) as medical doctor
• Special Interest in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/ Orthopaedics surgery will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of one year’s work experience in a medical setting
• Punctual, reliable and flexible person able to handle on-call requirements.
• Good computer knowledge and skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and social skills.

Knowledge of more than one local language is desirable

How to apply

Qualified persons should submit their applications (detailed CV with covering letter plus copies of academic qualifications) to The Head of Human Resources, CoRSU
Hospital P.O. 46 Kisubi or email to recruitment@corsuhospital.org Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject of the email.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 19th November,2021; 5pm.

Qualified persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.