Job Title: DHSS Medical Officer
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Duty Station: Tororo, Uganda
VA No.: TASO-2016-HR/5
REF: TS/HR/PM 16
Reports to: DHSS Focal Person/Medical Coordinator
About US:
The
AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) is an organisation contributing to a
process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality
of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and
disease.
AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) is an organisation contributing to a
process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality
of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and
disease.
Job Summary: The DHSS Medical Officer will provide medical
care and health education to Public Health Facilities (PHFs)
care and health education to Public Health Facilities (PHFs)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will develop work plans for
better guidance during the budgeting process - Offer technical guidance during the budgeting
process - Inform PHF about donor allowables and none
allowables - Ensure availability of medical supplies
- Actively participate in requisitioning for
medical supplies from stores - Keenly monitor utilization of medical
supplies - Provide information to PHF Clients, aimed at
reducing their vulnerability to AIDS and other HIV related diseases and
infections through health education. Provide support to TASO Clients and
Staff on the same - Counsel and educate patients and families
regarding diagnosis and management plans - Define the need for appropriate follow-up
based on age, diagnosis, and psychosocial issues - Develop written patient instructions
appropriate to the clinical situation and caregiver/patient comprehension - Provide medical care to PHF Clients and
support TASO Clients/Staff as well - Utilize potential outcome measures for
evaluating the effectiveness of the management plan (e.g. test of cure for
STDs) - Manage transfers and referral od clients to
other PHFs whenever necessary - Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness and
sensitizations at PHFs and in the communities - Participate in trainings of PHF health
workers - Evaluate nursing care given to the clients
- Evaluate necessary areas of improvement
highlighted in the work of the nurses and clinicians - Provide support to Nurses and Clinicians in
case conferencing difficult cases - Participate in appraisals for the Nurses and
Clinicians
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Medical Officer (DHSS) vacancy
must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBChB) - At least three years of medical service
- Special Knowledge of HIV/ AIDS Management
- Training and capacity Development
- Special Knowledge of District Systems
Strengthening - Ability to communicate medical facts to
non-medical personnel - Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good computer skills
- Integrity
- Emotional control
- Confidentiality
- Good team player
- Ability to work under mental and physical
stress - Innovativeness
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates are invited to send an application letter,
resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees.
suitably qualified candidates are invited to send an application letter,
resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees.
All
interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form, download
here, or pick it from any TASO Centre and register in the applications
book.
interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form, download
here, or pick it from any TASO Centre and register in the applications
book.
Note: Please firmly staple your papers together only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please
forward your applications to:
forward your applications to:
The
Director, Human Resource & Administration,
Director, Human Resource & Administration,
P.O.
Box 10443,
Box 10443,
Kampala.
Uganda
Uganda
OR
Hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago
Hospital
Hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago
Hospital
OR
Apply Online -> Click Here
Apply Online -> Click Here
Deadline: 22nd July, 2016.
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