Clinical Officer
Provide clinical mentorship and support in a health facility.
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Overview
Provide clinical mentorship and support in a health facility.
You have:
- Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
- Experience working in a refugee settlement or any other humanitarian setting.
- 2 years of work experience, with field experience in a health project implementation.
- Planning, organizing and coordinating skills.
- Concern for quality and standards.
- Strong communication skills.
- Adheres to professional codes of conduct and ethics.
- Self-control and stress management abilities.
- Time management skills.
Job Description
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people affected by war and natural disasters. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
The IRC was registered in Uganda in mid-1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and development, Health, Economic recovery and Development and women protection and empowerment as well as contributing to the response to the Southern Sudanese Refugee situation. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Lamwo, Moroto, Kyaka and West Nile.
Job Overview: Under the supervision and guidance of the health facility in-charge, the CO is expected to develop the capacity of subordinates by provision of on-the site clinical mentorship, support supervision and organizing for continuous medical education or continuous professional development for the facility staffs. S/he will be expected to work within the health facility and also offer services in the community in the catchment area; and collaborate with the health implementing partners in the settlement. Responsibilities may include supervision of health staff, developing project review meetings and coordinating with the appropriate stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities: •Offer daily clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients attending the health unit. •Ensure proper documentation of the history, examination findings, investigations and treatment prescribed. •Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor on call challenging cases and relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management. •Conduct minor surgical procedures in the OPD minor theatre i.e. stitching cut wounds, I&D of abscesses, removal of minor foreign bodies etc. •Actively participate in weekly CME’s held at the health facility or health post. •Do health facility coverage and on-call as required. •Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns. •Assist in daily morning ward rounds of admitted patients with the medical officer assigned to the ward and contribute to bedside teachings to junior staff. •Ensure complete and accurate inventory of medicines and supplies located at the health unit and monitor and supervise their usage. •Liaises with other cadres in the unit in the delivery of quality health care to patients •Adheres to professional codes of conduct and ethics. •Provide health talks to patients/clients on day-to-day basis. •Carry out other relevant duties as may be required or assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications
•Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. •Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council. •Experience working in a refugee settlement or any other humanitarian setting.
Experience, Competences and Skills •2 years of work experience, with field experience in a health project implementation. •Planning, organizing and coordinating •Concern for quality and standards •Communication •Ethics and integrity •Self-control and stress management •Time management
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you had to manage a difficult patient. What was the situation? | The interviewer wants to assess your conflict resolution and communication skills in a medical context. | Provide a clear example showcasing your approach to managing the patient's needs sensitively. |
| How do you ensure quality standards in healthcare delivery? | This question evaluates your commitment to maintaining high standards in clinical practice. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you worked as a part of a team in a health project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle the stress of working in a humanitarian setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you employ to mentor junior staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
rescue.org
