Clinical Officer at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

Role Title: Clinical Officer

Reports to: ISS Clinic Manager

Role definition: To provide comprehensive TB/HIV care services to patients according to MJAP HIV treatment and Ministry of Health HIV treatment guidelines.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Diagnosis of opportunistic infections & other illnesses in HIV patients according to the Care & treatment guidelines.
2. Examine and prescribe medication for treatment of patients’ illnesses.
3. Reviewing of patients’ response to treatment.
4. Early detection & control of TB infection among HIV patients.
5. Identifying patients for referrals & linkages to other care and treatment provision centers.
6. Provision of PMTCT & EID services to HIV positive mothers and their infants respectively
7. Provision of SGBV & post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) services to survivors, perpetrators and victims.

Qualifications and job specifications

 Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Community Health from a recognized Institution
 At least 2 years of professional experience after qualification
 Training in current HIV/AIDS Prevention, care and Treatment

Key person competencies

 High level of Integrity and confidentiality empathy
 Registered under the Allied Health Professionals’ Council
 Valid medical practicing license
 Proficient in management of HIV/AIDS complications
 Good counseling and health education skills with good interpersonal and communication skills
 Self-driven and ability to timely accomplish planned targets in service provision
 Emotional control

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should send their applications, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to;

The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), not later than 25th March, 2022 by 5:00pm.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Email address for applications; hr@mjap.mak.ac.ug