Medical Officer job at Baylor-uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
To conduct clinical patient assessment, provide medical care and treatment to clients, offer individualized and group health education, and contribute to continuous professional development in line with the Baylor-Uganda medical and psychosocial needs. Take on any other roles as need arises.

Overall Responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive clinical management of clients including assessments for adverse events both at the health facility and in the community.

2. Confirming/Verifying eligibility of potential research participants.

3. Ordering laboratory tests and interpreting them in a timely manner.
4. Prescribing ARVs and other medications.
5. Completing source forms and case record forms (CRFs).
6. Providing HIV/ AIDS related counselling.
7. Actively participating in all learning sessions organized for clinicians and staff at the health facility.
8. Participate in the conduct of ethically approved research.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent from a recognized institution and must be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.

• At least two years of experience in clinic or hospital-based services. Experience in HIV/AIDS and ART is important.
• 2 Years Relevant Experience

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and certified UNEB certificates as well as certified University Transcripts
You must have at least a credit 6 in MATHEMATICS and ENGLISH at Ordinary Level (UCE). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested?
We look forward to hearing from you! Please apply directly using the apply button below. In case you have any further questions about the role, contact us on careers@baylor-uganda.org