Job Title: Clinical Officer
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda
About the Company:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary: Under the supervision and guidance of the health facility in-charge, the CO 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 will be expected to work within the health facility and also offer services in the community in the catchment area; and collaborate with the health implementing partners in the settlement. Responsibilities may include supervision of health staff, developing project review meetings and coordinating with the appropriate stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer 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 health post.
- Do health facility coverage and on-call as required.
- Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns.
- 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.
- Ensure 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council. (Documentation to be presented)
- Experience working in a refugee settlement or any other humanitarian setting.
Experience, Competences and Skills
- 2 years of work experience, with field experience in a health project implementation.
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
- Concern for quality and standards
- Communication
- Ethics and integrity
- Self-control and stress management
- Time management
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below
Deadline: 19th September 2024
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