Job Title: Clinical Officer – Karamoja
Organization: African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV)
Duty Station: Kaabong, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
About US:
The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims ( ACTV ) is a Non-Governmental organization in Uganda which commenced operations in 1993 whose mandate includes advocacy against torture and provision of physical and psychological treatment and rehabilitation, social support and legal services to survivors of torture.
Job Summary: The Clinical Officer – Karamoja will take lead in assessment, examination and provision of quality medical treatment to survivors of torture and violence so as to restore their physical wellbeing while adhering to the organization policies, professional standards and legal obligations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To examine, Counsel and provide medical treatment to survivors of torture
- Collaborate with other health professionals and colleagues at the clinic for further client evaluation and management
- Refer clients to specialized health professionals and follow up referred cases for progress made
- Prepare Clients Medical Reports to be submitted to any relevant institution
- Provide expert witness in cases of torture once summoned by court
- Participate in outreach activities including visits to places of detention as per the agreed plan
- Participate in the planning and Budgeting for the Medical unit as per ACTV guidelines
- Contribute to proposal writing and other ACTV Fundraising Initiatives
- Prepare and produce periodic reports for the unit as per the agreed timelines
- Carry out any other work-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution
- Training in counselling is an added advantage
- Two years of working experience
- Previous work in a Non-Governmental Organisation is an added advantage
- Languages: Fluency in English. Proficiency in Ngakarimojong language
- Aged between 25 – 35years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications, cover letter and updated CV to these Emails: [email protected] and [email protected]
NB: Please quote position title in the subject of the Email
Deadline: 25th February 2024
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