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8 Jul 2020

Medical Clinical Officer at Watoto Child Care Ministries

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Job Description


About US:

Watoto is a family of people from all over the world who are working together to ensure that

the forgotten have a place to belong. In a time of civil war, we planted Watoto Church in

Kampala, Uganda to speak hope and life to the nation. As we work alongside the most

vulnerable in our society, our aim is to rescue individuals and raise each one as a leader in

their sphere of life so that, in turn they will rebuild the nation.

In all of this, Watoto remains a local church, committed to celebrating Christ and caring for

community.

Job Summary:

The Medical Clinical Officer will provide medical care to Watoto child care clients, diagnose and treat medical conditions and manage appropriate referral of complex conditions to the next point of care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To provide clinical assessments and evaluation of health or illnesses of Watoto Child Care clients and give proper individualized care and treatment in line with the existing standard operating procedure.
  • To monitor drug reactions, disease progression and provides appropriate management including referral of complicated cases and manage the day-to-day running of the clinic in conjunction with the Clinician In-charge and other departments.
  • To participate in all health promotion programmes including health education, screening, immunisation, surveys and research as organised by Watoto Medical Services.
  • To place medical orders within expected time-frames, maintaining clear accountability for the prescribing and dispensing of drugs.
  • To participate in the development of a framework by which standardization of care is achieved in the clinic and community settings.
  • To maintain accurate reporting records in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.
  • To support in the teaching and training staff in other departments on various aspects of health as organised by Watoto Medical Services, with the knowledge and agreement of the Clinician In-charge.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant should hold a minimum of a Diploma in Clinical medicine and community health from a reputable training institution.
  • Must have a valid practicing license from Allied Health Professionals council for 2020
  • At least two years’ experience in clinical medicine preferably paediatric.
  • Good inter-personal skills and ability to relate well to children of all ages.
  • Passionate about community health care with ability to work effectively within a team environment
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Closing Date : 19th July 2020





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