Associate Consultant (Family Medicine)

1 Masaka RRH, 1 Gulu RRH)

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 MoH/RRH

Reports to: Consultant (Family Medicine)

Qualifications: i. MBChB Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution. ii. Master of Medicine in Family Medicine or equivalent recognized postgraduate qualification. Other

Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. Duties and

a) Provide specialized clinical care to patients and families. b) Diagnose, manage and follow up patients with acute and chronic conditions. c) Provide comprehensive, continuous and patient-centered family medicine services.

d) Refer complicated cases to- the Consultant or other appropriate specialist. e) Supervise and mentor junior medical officers and other health workers. f) Participate in teaching and training of medical students, interns and postgraduate trainees. g) Participate in clinical audits, research and quality-improvement activities. h) Participate in multidisciplinary clinical teams and case management. i) Promote preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health services. j) Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare periodic reports. k) Promote adherence to professional standards, clinical guidelines and the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics. l) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.