ACORD Medical Officer / Doctor – Kisoro Jobs in Uganda

ACORD Uganda is a National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that has worked in Uganda since
1979 initially as an implementing arm of ACORD International. ACORD Uganda aspires to contribute
towards Uganda’s Development, Humanitarian response and to promote social justice for vulnerable communities and groups particularly the poor, children, youth, PWDs and women.

We work with government, communities, civil society organizations and the private sector to positively impact on the lives of vulnerable groups in Uganda. ACORD has operations in North, Central, Eastern, West Nile and South Western Uganda. We provide Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS care to people of concern and the local communities. ACORD-Uganda is seeking to recruit a highly competent, dynamic, trainable and experienced candidate for immediate placement for period of 5 months in the following position: Medical Officer

Job Summary:

The Medical Officer is responsible for performing consultations in OPD and IPD units to
diagnose, treat and manage patients in line with MoH and UNHCR guidelines. Controls the rational
distribution of medicine and performs surgery with competence in the health facility.

Reports Directly to : Health In-Charge or Health Coordinator:

Job Responsibilities

• Perform OPD/IPD ward rounds to assess patient condition, diagnose and prescribe treatment and/or refer complicated cases in line with clinical guidelines and hygiene protocols

• Determine when OPD/IPD patients should be discharged or transferred, ensuring referrals are
managed efficiently to minimize complications

• Control the rational distribution of medicine and equipment; ensure sterilization and good
maintenance of medical equipment, report any malfunctioning to supervisor

• Keep the patient and family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations
about the treatment to follow; verify understanding to ensure informed consent and adherence to treatment

• Ensure data traceability by recording all medical activities on patient’s card and in registration books such that patient treatment is continuous

• Attend to emergency cases in the health facility

Assist with and perform surgical interventions and clinical procedures within competency.

• Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on curative and preventative health
services

• Ensure general hygiene standards and universal precautions are followed at all times and implement and monitor actions to reduce bio-hazard risks and improve infection control

• Ensure ongoing

training of the medical/ paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care

• Ensure that medical decisions are made with the highest level of integrity and ethics according
to professional Code of Conduct

• Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity
building opportunities

• Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule

• Other duties as assigned by ACORD Management

Education, Licenses, & Certifications

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery as a minimum requirement

• Registration with Uganda Medical Practitioners Council

• Valid practicing license is required

• At least two years of work experience in a hospital practice relating to primary health care,
maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases is required

• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV and AIDS
and communicable diseases

• Knowledge of professional clinical medicine principles, procedures and techniques.

• Knowledge of medicines, hygiene protocol and IPC measures.

• Knowledge of surgery methods and best practice.

Skills

• Skilled in applying clinical medicine principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of
patients.

• Skilled in prescribing correct medication.

• 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 provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first.

• Ability to be flexible and manage stress.

• Ability to support and promote ACORD vision and adhere to the ACORD Code of Conduct.

How to Apply

Send CV and Application Letter to

hr@acorduganda.org to apply.

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