Medical Clinical Officer Job at Infectious Diseases Institute

Job Title: Medical Clinical Officer (3 Position)

Education Requirements:

• MBCHB degree from a recognized university.
• Must be registered with the Uganda Dental and Medical Practitioners Council
• At least 2 years of post-qualification professional experience
• Formal training in HIV/AIDs care and treatment for medical officers including pediatric care, Adult care and PMTCT preferred.
• Use of Computers including word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint, email and internet.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of HIV/ Aids related issues
• Knowledge of good clinical procedures and practices
• ability to work effectively in a team as well as working with KCCA teams

Responsibilities:
General Summary:
The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical care to patients attending the assigned clinics, reviewing patient files and laboratory test results to ensure continuity of care of the patients, participate in teaching/training programs(CME's) as well as participation in the project's management activities.

key Responsibilities:
Clinical activities

• Offer a professional medical service to clients attending the IDI/KCC project supported clinics
• Initiate clients on appropriate ART programs at the supported KCCA clinics
• Plan and conduct CME sessions for KCCA health workers to build their capacity in HIV/Aids Management
• Mentor the KCCA staff in order to build their skills in HIV/ Aids care
  

Key Outputs:

• Improved quality of service provision in supported HIV clinics
• Improved linkage of HIV positive persons identified through HCT (both Community and PITC) to care.

How To Apply:
Qualified and Interested persons may Send an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least 2 professional referees, to:

The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute
P.O.Box 22418, Kampala.

Deadline: Friday 9th September 2011