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• Performs clinical examinations, curative
  and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines to patients,
  SOS children and communities.
• Implements and coordinates all health care
  programmes based at the SOS
  Medical Centre in Gulu.
• Acts as a Liaison/networking to the
  District Health department and other medical agencies to facilitate
  implementation of quality health services and SOS programmes.
• Conduct medical procedures in an effective
  manner using universal health safety measures with all patients during
  procedures and examinations.
• Lead the implementation of quality health
  care and community health projects to our target groups in the community.
• Advises SOS families as well as members of
  our target groups on health and nutrition and refers SOS children, staff
  and beneficiaries for appropriate specialist consultation.
• Implement SOS medical care policy and
  procedures in line with other established government regulations.
• Builds a strong staff team to support the
  health programme.

• At least 3 years working experience with
  NGO community and public health programmes based at a well established
  medical health facility/ project.
• The ideal candidate should be aged between 30 and 40 years with a diploma in clinical medicine or public health from a recognised institution.
• Prior experience in public health work in the local communities of Northern Uganda is desirable.
• Good knowledge and sound understanding of
  work practices of government and other health institutions and funding
  arrangements.
• Additional training and practice in health
  care management including HIV/AIDS and counseling will be an added
  advantage.
• Ability to work well in a team comprised
  of people with diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds.
• S/he should have strong leadership and
  good communication skills.

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