Several Fresher Medical Officer NGO Jobs - AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

Organization: AIDS

Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

AIDS Healthcare

Foundation (AHF) is an international not for profit NGO, with its Headquarters

based in Los Angeles, California. AIDS Health Care Foundation is registered in

Uganda as AIDS Healthcare Foundation – Uganda Cares (AHF-UC) which is

collaboration between the Ministry of Health and AIDS Healthcare Foundation

(U.S.A) to provide free HIV/AIDS services; including anti-retroviral therapy in

resource constrained settings.

AHF- Uganda

Cares to date operates in 15 districts including; Masaka, Kampala, Rakai,

Mpigi, Lyantonde, Soroti, Lwengo, Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Amuria, Butambala,

Gomba, Serere, Hoima and Tororo supporting 32 clinic sites country wide.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Sees patients both outpatients and in-patients

setting (both new and follow-up) as required

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Regularly reviews history and examines patient to

determine general physical condition

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Requests or performs various tests, analyses, and

diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.

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Responsible for the timely updates of patient

charts. New patients require complete History & Physical examination with

generation of a problem list and course of action. FolloW-up patients require

generation of progress notes and additions, it applicable, to the problem list.

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Analyse reports and findings of tests and

examination, and diagnoses condition.

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Completes and documents treatment drugs. Provides

the client/s with adequate information related to the diagnosis, the condition

being treated and course of action

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Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene/and methods

for prevention of disease.

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Refers patients to medical specialists or other

practioners for specialized treatment

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Completes medical records and. referrals for clients

in need of hospital admission, specialized treatment and transfers to other

health facilities

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Undertakes to gather additional information

concerning the client and family members to foster a family based approach to

patient care

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Reports deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases

to the Medical officer in-charge/ medical director and/or relevant governmental

authorities

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Participates in training activities, mentorship and

supervision of other provides, volunteers and interns at the facility In

conjunction with other’ team members participates in clinical team and quality

of care meetings and interventions

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Actively participates as a visiting clinician to

support HIV services at lower level and outreach settings

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Participates in health unit CMEs, staff and other

relevant meetings Performs medical procedures and minor surgeries including

lumbar punctures, 1 & D of abscess, skin biopsies, bone marrow biopsies,

treatment of condyloma via cryotherapy podophyllon application or tropical acid

therapy Compiling and submitting periodic reports

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Perform any other duties that will be delegated by

his/ her immediate supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should hold a Medical Degree (MBChB)

or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution.

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The applicant must be registered with the medical

and dental practitioners’ council.

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At least a year’s experience treating HIV positive

patients

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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common

scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal Documents.

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Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints

from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

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Ability to effectively present information to top

management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

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Ability to write speeches and articles for

publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

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Computer literacy skills, including MS Word, Excel,

Internet, and Email

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Ability to read and interpret documents pertaining

to packaging, supplies, shipment and deliveries.

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Ability to communicate well with vendors and other

relevant individuals.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their email application (Cover

Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.Africa@aidshealth.org mentioning position

applied for in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB – any

larger email will not be considered.

Address your

hard copy application including telephone contact details to the:

AIDS Healthcare

Foundation – Uganda Cares,

Plot 54B Kira

Road, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: Friday, 18th December, 2015 by

5:00pm