Vacancy title:
Clinical Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Healthcare, Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026

Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda | Jinja

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

CLINICAL OFFICER – 1 POSITION

Job Purpose

The Clinical Officer provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, referral, and health education services within their professional scope and hospital protocols.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Assess patients and obtain relevant medical histories.
• Conduct physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage conditions within the scope of practice.
• Request and interpret appropriate investigations.
• Prescribe and administer treatment as authorised.
• Manage common acute and chronic conditions.
• Identify and manage emergencies appropriately.
• Refer patients requiring specialist or higher-level care.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient clinical services.
• Provide health education and counselling.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary care.
• Follow infection prevention and patient safety procedures.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised qualification in Clinical Medicine/Clinical Officer training.
• Registration with the relevant professional council.
• Valid practising licence.
• Relevant clinical experience is desirable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

An application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (C.V) including contact details of 3 professional referees. Send the application physically or via the e-address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.

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