Job Title: Medical Officer Special Grade (Radiology)
Organisation: Children’s Surgical Hospital
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About Organisation:
EMERGENCY opened the Children’s Surgical Hospital in Entebbe to provide free paediatric surgical care in Uganda, one of the youngest countries in the world: more than half the population is under 15. When the hospital first opened in 2021, the mortality rate for children under five in Uganda was 43 for every 1,000 live births.
Job Summary: The Medical Officer Special Grade (Radiology) oversees radiology services, providing diagnostic imaging support for pediatric patients and ensuring high-quality imaging practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring efficient management of radiology services in the Regional Referral Hospital and the catchment area covered by the Hospital.
- Supervise and mentor Senior House Officers, Medical Officers, Interns, and other Health Professionals under him/her.
- Plan and coordinate training programs for Health Professionals under him/her.
- Plan and coordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in Radiology for Health Professionals at the Regional Referral Hospital.
- Provide technical and professional advice in Radiology to the Government and the institution.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or institution.
- Master of Medicine Degree in Radiology or its equivalent from a recognized University or institution.
Other Requirements:
- Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.
Competencies:
- Expertise in pediatric radiology.
- Leadership and training skills.
- Analytical and diagnostic imaging skills.
- Attention to detail and patient safety.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted in a single PDF file either via Email to: [email protected] or physically delivered to Children’s Surgical Hospital, Plot 120 – 122 Bishop Dunstan Ns. Rd., Entebbe.
Deadline: 18th May 2025
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