Vacancy title:
8 Medical Officers

Jobs at:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday 14th May 2018 at 5:00pm

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international not tor profit NGO, with its Headquarters Based in Los Angeles, California. AIDS Healthcare Foundation is registered in Uganda as AIDS Healthcare Foundation

• Uganda Cares (AHF-UC) which is collaboration between the Uganda Ministry of Health and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (U.S.A) to provide tree HIV/AIDS services; including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings, AHF
  
• Uganda Cares to date operates III districts including; Masaka, Kampala, Rakai, Kyotera, Lyantonde, Soroti, Lwengo, Luweero, Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Kalangala, Masindi, Amuria, Butambala, Gomba, Hoima, Nakasongora, Nakaseke, Buikwe, Ntungamo, Tororo, Busia and supports 54 clinic sites country wide, The organization now seeks to hire highly competent, dynamic and experienced person to till the positions of;

Medical Officer

This position is based at Gombe Hospital and reports to the Regional Medical Director» Central. The holder of the position performs among others the following duties;

• Sees patients both outpatients and in-patients setting (both new and follow-up) as required
  
• Reviews history and examines patient to determine general physical condition 
  
• Requests or performs various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
  
• Responsible for the timely updates of patient charts. New patients require complete History & Physical examination with generation of a problem list and course of action. Follow up patients require generation of progress notes and additions, if applicable, to the problem list.
  
• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition.
  
• Completes and documents treatment plan.
  
• Provides the clients with adequate information related to the diagnosis, the condition being treated and course of action
  
• Advices patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods tor prevention of disease.
  
• Reports deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases to the Medical officer in-charge/ medical director and/or relevant governmental authorities
  
• Completes medical records and referrals for clients in need of hospital admission, specialized treatment and transfers to other health facilities
  
• Undertakes to gather additional information concerning the client and family members to foster a family based approach to patient care
  
• Participates in training activities, mentorship and supervision of other provides, volunteers and interns at the facility
  
• In conjunction with other team members participates in clinical team and quality of care meetings and interventions
  
• Participates as a visiting clinician to support HIV services at lower level and outreach settings
  
• Participates in health unit CMEs, staff and other relevant meetings
  
• Will also perform other duties that will be delegated by his/her immediate supervisor

Academic Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBChB) or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution must be registered with the medical and dental practitioner’s council.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year's prior experience treating HIV positive patients
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
  
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors

Specific Skills:

• Professional computer skills, including MS Word, Excel. Internet and Email
  
• Ability to read and interpret documents pertaining to packaging, supplies, shipment and deliveries.
  
• Ability to communicate well with vendors and other relevant individuals.

Job application procedure

• Address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning position applied tor & location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB
  
• any larger email will not he considered.
  
• Address your hard copy application including telephone contact details to the:

Human Resource Manager,
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Plot 548 Kira Road,
Kampala.

Deadline: Monday 14th May 2018 at 5:00pm AIDS Healthcare Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer