Job Title: Medical Officer
Organisation: Watoto
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Watoto Church Ministries is a Church committed to celebrating Christ and caring for the community. The Church in pursuing its vision has experienced exponential growth in the past 40 years and currently comprises 17 Celebration Centers (Church campuses), 3 Children’s villages, 2 Baby Homes, an FM radio station, Schools and some farms.
Job Summary: Watoto is seeking to recruit a Medical Officer to provide medical care and consultation services across the Watoto medical centers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provision of clinical services to Watoto village clinics.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical services tailored to the needs of Watoto childcare clients.
- Deliver patient-centered care, prioritization of examinations, diagnoses, treatment, and emergency response.
- Coordinate referrals, review patient information, and follow up with specialists for feedback and management plans.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, adhering to Watoto Medical Services and Ministry of Health guidelines.
- Contribute to policy development and guideline creation for standardized care.
- Actively contribute to monthly village meetings, weekly clinic meetings, and team meetings, and assist the Clinic Coordinator with strategic planning and development.
Education, Teaching and Mentorship.
- Maintain knowledge and skills through regular training and education.
- Evaluate clinical staff’s knowledge and practice gaps and develop tailored education and support cross-departmental staff training and education on health topics.
- Engage in health promotion initiatives, such as health education and immunizations, as coordinated by Watoto Medical Services.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the role should hold at least a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery.
- Master’s degree in public health is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 2 years’ post internship work experience in a clinical role
- Practicing License (APL) from Uganda Medical & Dental Practitioners
- Possess clinical expertise, good communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Possess Adaptability and Flexibility.
- A team player, result oriented, self – motivated, able to work with minimum supervision.
- Willingness to regularly travel and work in hard-to-reach areas.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates can apply by visiting our website;
Go to Apply for a job section
- Under that, view the Job Role and click on the link that reads; Apply
- Fill out the form that will be open and submit after all sections have been filled.
- Submit your CV, academic and professional documents, and a cell/pastor’s recommendation letter to [email protected] (Subject Line: Job Title First Name, Last Name)
Deadline: 31st July 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24