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Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Clinical Officers job at International Rescue Committee
Yumbe, Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
August 15, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM
About the Organisation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in humanitarian aid, relief, and development. Founded in 1933, the IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC provides vital support to Ugandans rebuilding from decades of war while also hosting refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The IRC began operations in northern Uganda in 1998, responding to the displacement and devastation caused by the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the conflict-affected Karamoja region and started working with refugees in Kampala in 2011. Following the South Sudanese refugee influx in 2015, the IRC scaled up its response in the West Nile region.
Currently, the IRC operates in over 40 countries, including 9 districts in Uganda: Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese, and Kampala. By promoting durable solutions that focus on saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC aims to bring people from harm to home, laying the foundation for long-term stability and development. For more information, visit www.rescue.org.
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Job Title
Clinical Officers job at International Rescue Committee
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and local communities. IRC Uganda has its country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kit gum Moroto, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming
Scope Of Work
The Clinical officer shall be responsible for quality clinical services delivery at the PHC facilities and supervise routine care service providers at both static and outreaches.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Medical Officer in charge of the Zone, the MCO is expected to develop the capacity of subordinates by provision of On-the site clinical mentorship, support supervision and organizing for continuous medical education or continuous professional development for the facility staffs. S/he is responsible for ensuring staff duty schedules is developed timely and shared among units.
Duties and Responsibilities
S/he will be expected to work within the health post and community in the catchment population and collaborate with the health implementing partners in the settlement. Responsibilities may include supervision of health staff and developing project review meetings and coordinating with the appropriate stakeholders. The MCO will monitor quality of clinical services at facility level and during outreaches. Keep records of all health services, medicine and medical supplies, infection prevention and control. Responsible for the daily clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients attending the health unit.
Ensure proper documentation of the history, examination findings, investigations and treatment prescribed.
Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor on call challenging cases and relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.
Conduct minor surgical procedures in the OPD minor theatre i.e. stitching cut wounds, I&D of abscesses, removal of minor foreign bodies etc
Actively participate in weekly CME’s held at the health facility or post
Do health facility coverage and on-call as required.
Participate in camp health surveys/campaign.
Assist in daily morning ward rounds of admitted patients with the medical officer assigned to the ward and contribute to bedside teachings to junior staff.
Keep complete and accurate inventory of medicines and supplies located at the health unit and monitor and supervise their usage.
Liaises with other cadres in the unit in the delivery of quality health care to patients
Adheres to professional codes of conduct and ethics.
Provide health talks to patients/clients on day-to-day basis.
Carry out other relevant duties as may be required or assigned by your supervisor
Communication/Reporting
Provide regular feedback on day to day running of the facility.
Assist in preparation of donor reports.
Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institutio
Must be registered and licensed to practice under the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Experience
At least 2 years of work experience, with field experience in a health project implementation
Skills And Abilities
Planning, organizing, and coordinating
Concern for quality and standards
Effective Communication
Ethics and integrity
Self-control and stress management
Time management
How to Apply
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