Job Title: Medical Officer
Organisation: Sawa
HealthCare Group (SHCG)
HealthCare Group (SHCG)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:
Medical Director
Medical Director
About US:
Sawa HealthCare
Group exists to provide affordable, accessible and quality healthcare services
in the communities we serve and to do so in a sustainable manner with the
highest level of integrity.
Group exists to provide affordable, accessible and quality healthcare services
in the communities we serve and to do so in a sustainable manner with the
highest level of integrity.
Job Summary: The Medical Officers will work in
collaboration with other healthcare professionals in the delivery of
primary care services. Sawa Medical Officer duties are tailored to the
family unit in which direct care, health promotion, disease prevention and
counseling are offered across the patient’s lifespan.
collaboration with other healthcare professionals in the delivery of
primary care services. Sawa Medical Officer duties are tailored to the
family unit in which direct care, health promotion, disease prevention and
counseling are offered across the patient’s lifespan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Provide necessary
medical services to patients of Sawa HealthCare Group within his/her scope of
practice and field of training in accordance with stated policies, procedures
and protocols of SHCG.
Provide necessary
medical services to patients of Sawa HealthCare Group within his/her scope of
practice and field of training in accordance with stated policies, procedures
and protocols of SHCG.
- Identify him/herself as a physician and
wear identification badge at all times. - Exhibit professionalism when greeting
and treating patients in the clinic. - Educate, counsel and guide patients on
disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits - Prescribe medication as defined by state
and federal laws and within his/her scope of practice. - Develop treatment plans for acute and
chronic diseases across life cycle specified by specialty/field of
training. - Preform diagnostic tests, screening
evaluations and conduct patient exams. - Provide other services as granted by
delineation of privileges. - Be available for contact after hours to
treat or triage medical conditions. - Share in providing coverage for extended
office hours of SHCG as approved by the Board of Directors. - Read and adhere to the Clinical Policy
Manual. - Assist in medical data collection as
directed by the Medical Director. - Participate in QA/QI activities as
directed by the Medical Director - Agree to carry out all required
responsibilities of the corporation relative to patient charges, third
party reimbursement, etc. - Maintain the electronic health record
per current SHCG policies and procedures - Advise the appropriate member of
management, as defined by the institutions organizational chart, of any
problems you perceive with SHCG operations. - Participate in community service and
health promotion programs - Participate in the review of all medical
policies, procedures and protocols - Assume, as requested by the Medical
Director, the supervision of junior medical staff in accordance with
regulatory requirements. - Perform any other duty assigned by
Medical Director or CEO to improve the efficiency of SHCG
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The applicant
should preferably hold relevant qualifications and experience
The applicant
should preferably hold relevant qualifications and experience
- Must be organized, a self-starter and
detailed oriented - Job duties require the ability to work
independently and as part of a team - Expected to travel and cover other sites
during provider absences - Expected to coach, mentor and train
clinical staff
How to Apply:
All candidates who
are suitably qualified are advised to send their application and curriculum
vitae to [email protected]
are suitably qualified are advised to send their application and curriculum
vitae to [email protected]
Deadline: 31st January 2019
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