Uganda: Medical Officer

TITLE:

Medical Officer (1 Position)

REPORTS TO:

Health Manager

LOCATION:

Lamwo

MANAGES:

One (1) EPI Focal Person, One (1) Reproductive Health Officer and One (1) Mental Health Officer.

DEPARTMENT:

HEALTH

DURATION

1 year, contingent on donor funding.

JOB OVERVIEW/SUMMARY

To assist the Health Manager to implement effective, efficient and quality primary health care and nutrition services in the refugee settlement in Lamwo and the surrounding host community. These services include the delivery of clinical services at the IRC run health facilities, and community based health program in the refugee settlement. The main objectives will include: monitor the delivery of clinical services at the health facilities, these also include reproductive health services, nutrition, expanded program on immunization services and community based health care; ensure that the stocks of essential medicines and supplies are well monitored and used rationally used for the benefit of the communities we serve; ensure that laboratory services are functional and running well; and provide timely, complete and accurate periodic services reports.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and delivery of health services to persons of concern according to ministry of health guidelines and protocols and the UNHCR public health strategy.
• Coordinate integrated service delivery at the health facilities in the outpatients and inpatient units that will include, but not limited to mental health, non-communicable diseases, nutrition, HIV care and reproductive health; and coordinate the integrated community outreaches.
• Conduct daily ward rounds for the patients in the in-patient wards and attend to all medical and surgical emergencies while on duty.
• Ensure consistent and timely collection, utilisation and reporting of community health and facility-based health data.
• Ensure adequate health team coverage of the clinics and rational prescription and use of medicines and supplies.
• Monitor availability of medical drugs and supplies and promptly alert the Health Manager in the on short falls and needs for re-stocking of supplies.
• Coordinate clinical audits, patient chart reviews and mortality audits as part of continuous learning and improvement of the delivery of health services.
• Identify training needs and provide just-in-time training and mentorship of multi-disciplinary health care teams.
• Promptly evaluate patients for referral and follow up to ensure that services are accessed at the points of referral.
• Support the implementation of emergency reproductive health services including basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care.
• Co-ordinate with district health authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and other agencies to avoid duplication of services in the settlements and to optimize health outcomes through increased access to life saving interventions.
• Actively participate in mobilizing and educating the refugee community through the community health department to adopt health promoting behaviors.
• Represent the health programme and maintain effective and cordial relationships with District Health authorities and other district officials, UN agencies, community leaders and other NGOs.
• Participate in conducting disease surveillance activities and managing any possible disease outbreaks.

Confidentiality:

· Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.

Note: -The role of the Medical Officer cannot be limited to the specific duties and tasks detailed herein. The success of the IRC’s humanitarian mission is the highest priority and all issues which arise must be addressed accordingly. Therefore, S/he will be required to manage all unforeseen issues and circumstances and remain flexible to perform any other duties, as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• A Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery.
• Must be registered by the Medical and Dental Council of Uganda.

Experience

• At least two year experience in providing primary health care services in rural districts.
• Knowledge and/or experience in implementing primary health care services in emergency settings is an advantage.
• Have working experience in medical data compilation and report writing.

Skills and Abilities

• Have a good track record in management of common clinical ailments.

· Good analytical, monitoring and evaluation skills and the ability to write good quality proposals and reports in English.

· Good networking and coordination skills – NGOs, UN and government agencies.

· Good organisational, negotiation, interpersonal and communications skills with ability to build and lead a team.

· Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive and with the ability to work in isolated and stressful environments and under pressure, and able to work with minimal supervision.

· Language Skills: English. Knowledge of local Acholi language is an advantage

Send CV and cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for as the subject to: UA-IRCJobs@Rescue.org (The Human Resource and Administration department, International Rescue Committee) Deadline**: COB December 15, 2017**. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. IRC is an equal opportunity Employer.