Post: Medical Officer –TB 2 Posts
Reports to: Medical Officer Special Grade
Qualification
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized University.
• Must be registered and licensed by Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
Experience
• Must have three (3) years’ relevant work experience one of which must be in managing TB health related activities
• Previous working experience with PEPFAR funded activities is preferred
• Post graduate training in either TB treatment and care or counseling will be an added advantage
• Knowledge in current trends in the management of TB 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 TB 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 TB 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-centred 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
• Other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must be registered with the relevant professional council and have a valid practicing license were applicable. Applicants should also attach updated Curriculum Vitae,
photocopies of certificates and testimonials of the academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references to;
The Director,
Lira regional Referral Hospital, P.O. BOX 2, Lira
Hand delivered to the Hospital Central Registry
By email to: lirarrh@gmail.com
File size must not exceed 2MB.
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