NUHI is a Community Base Organization is a not-for-profit development organization currently undertakes donor funded programming within 5 districts in Northern Uganda.
As from January 2019, NUHI in partnership with the district local governments of: Kabong, Abim,
Moroto, Nakapiripirit and kotido have been implementing the Austrian Development Agency funded Improving Water Supply Sustainability (IWAS II) in Northern Uganda. The project focuses on strengthening and operationalizing the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) systems for sustainability hinged on the Sub-County Water Supply Sustainability board (SWSSB) structure. No new facilities are constructed, but focus is on strengthening the existing structures for O&M in 850-point water sources benefiting 212,500 people in 20 sub counties. The Project is in its final year of implementation with strong indications for an extension.

As our programme in Uganda continues to grow, we are looking for a dynamic professional to join our team. Interested candidates should meet the basic qualifications outlined within the Candidate Profile and exhibit a strong desire to be a catalyst for change.
Job Title: Clinical Officer (5 positions)
Department: Health.
Location: Kabong, Abim, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Kotido

Job Summary
Under the supervision of Health Manager, the Clinical Officer will be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and managing patients in the Health Unit. He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts and community in the NUHI supported health facilities’ catchment population and collaborate with the integrated community health program to implement project activities. She/he will spend approximately 80% of his/her time in the field both at the health facility, health posts and in the community.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Diagnosing, treating and managing patients
• Conducting health education to patients
• Participating in research activities
• Participating in Continuous Professional Development activities
• Preparing and submitting reports.

Person Specifications Qualifications
• Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from recognized
• Institution
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council

Competences
• Planning, organizing and coordinating
• Concern for quality and standards
• Communication
• Ethics and integrity
• Self-control and stress management
• Time management

Working Experience:
• 3 years of work experience, with field experience in a health project implementation