Job Title: Clinical
Officer
Officer
Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Project Manager
Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental
organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities,
health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents
people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in
Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern
Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an
annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge
resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org
organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities,
health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents
people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in
Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern
Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an
annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge
resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org
Job Summary: The Clinical Officer will take lead and coordinate
routine safe male circumcision activities at the wellness centers.
routine safe male circumcision activities at the wellness centers.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Carry out safe medical
circumcision surgery for project target age group at fixed or mobile
sites. - Ensure documentation
of all surgical and follow up procedures including follow up and
management of adverse effects - Ensure that
circumcisions are carried out safely and in accordance with agreed
policies - Ensure that all SMC
activities are done according to the standard operating procedures and
ethical requirements. - Manage and account for
allocated recourses including medical drugs and supplies. - Refer complicated
cases for further management. - Provide leadership and
mentorship to the SMC team at the wellness centre - Support other project
related duties as required - Submit regular reports
as required by the project and the MOH.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should
possess a diploma in clinical medicine and community health from a recognized
institution. - Must be registered and
licenced by the allied health professionals council - At least two years
experience preferably in a circumcision surgical setting
How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional
referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by
e-mail to [email protected] .Emails should not exceed 2MB.
referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by
e-mail to [email protected] .Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking
environment policy.
environment policy.
Deadline: Friday 18th October 2013
For More Ugandan Jobs,
Please Visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
Please Visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline