Associate Consultant (Paediatrics and Child Health)

RRH, 1 Fort Portal RRH, 1 Kabale RRH 1 Mbarara RRH and 1 Masaka RRH,)

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH/RRH

Reports to: Consultant (Paediatrics and Child Health)

Qualifications: i. MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. ii. Master of Medicine Degree in Paediatrics and Child Health or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Other

Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. Duties and

a) Diagnose and treat complicated Pediatrics and Child Health conditions. b) Conduct specialized Clinics. c) Manage referral patients at the National level.

d) Conduct Ward rounds. e) Supervise, coach, mentor, appraise and train Medical and Health Professionals under him/her. Page 27 of 91

f) Draft standard operating procedures, clinical protocols and guidelines in Pediatrics

and Child Health

g) Teach Medical students as well as other health students. h) Supervise and train intern Doctors. i) Enforce adherence to the professional code of conduct and ethics. j) Conduct research in Pediatrics and Child Health. k) Conduct continuous professional development in their area of specialization at the Hospital and the catchment area of the Hospital. l) Provide technical guidance on the specifications of the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for psychiatry services. m) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time