Counsellor at Medical Teams International
- Company: Medical Teams International
- Location: Uganda
- State: UG
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Consulting Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Medical Teams International is a faith based organization with the calling of “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTI-UG has established activities in West Nile and South Western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition. MTI-Uganda is seeking to recruit highly competent, dynamic and experienced candidates to fill the following positions;
Position: Counsellor
Position No: E2058
Duty Station: Ntoroko
Reports to: Head Medical Officer .
Job summary: Responsible for performing consultations in OPD and IPD units in line with MoH protocol and clinical guidelines to diagnose, treat and manage patients. Performs surgery within competency and controls the rational distribution of medicine to improve patients health conditions.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery is required
• Registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
• Valid practising license is required
• 2 years of work experience in a hospital practice relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases is required
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
• Knowledge of primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV and AIDS and communicable diseases, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology
• Knowledge of surgery methods and best practices
• Knowledge of medicines, hygiene management and IPC protocol
• Knowledge of counselling principles and practices
• Knowledge of HIV and SGBV related topics
Method of Application
1. Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY including 3 work related referees to; [email protected].
2. Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period required; at the bottom of your CV
3. INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: ONLY THE POSITION NUMBER AND LOCATION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
4. Do not attach your Academic transcripts. They will be requested if you are shortlisted
5. Only online applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of file types such as MS Word, PDF.
6. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity Employer