Job Title: SMC Clinical Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda
Reports to: Field Office Coordinator
About US:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.
Job Summary: The SMC Clinical Officer will be responsible for conducting Safe Male circumcision surgery in accordance with MoH Standards, documentation of all surgical procedures and management and reporting of all Adverse events at the site.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure eligibility for VMMC and conduct safe medical circumcision surgery for targeted clients at the supported facilities in West Nile.
- Oversee proper documentation (completeness, accuracy) of all surgical and postoperative follow-up procedures in assigned sites.
- Ensure that circumcisions are carried out in accordance with agreed policies (MoH, WHO, PEPFAR) and existing SOPs.
- Work with the team to ensure the set VMMC targets are met in accordance with institutional, MoH and funder guidelines.
- Implement VMMC CQI, routine site team mentorship, Adverse event management at the site.
- Participate in community demand creation and mobilization activities in the supported districts
- Support site teams in adverse event follow up and coordinate referral for above site management as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Heath
- Up to date registration with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council
- At least two years’ post-qualification professional experience
- Formal training, certification as CIRCUMCISER
- Experience in the clinical aspects of SMC service delivery is necessary (Adverse Event management, Emergency response, leading teams)
- Formal training, certification and experience in the clinical aspects of SMC service delivery is necessary
- Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 21st April 2024
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