Consultant (General Surgery)

and 1 Mbarara RRH)

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

Reports to: Senior Consultant (General Surgery)

Qualifications: i. MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. ii. Master of Medicine Degree in General Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Experience At least six (6) years’ working experience as a Specialist, three (3) of which should be at the level of Associate Consultant (General Surgery) in Government or reputable organization. Other

i. Proven record of research and publications in peer review journal(s) will be an added advantage. ii.

Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. iii. Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and develop staff. Duties and

a) Assist the Senior Consultant in ensuring efficient and effective management of General Surgery services at the Hospital and its catchment area. b) Diagnose, treat and manage surgical conditions and perform specialist surgical procedures within the area of specialization. c) Supervise, mentor and provide professional guidance to Associate Consultant, Medical Officers and other Health Professionals under his/her supervision. d) Plan, coordinate and participate in training programmes for Health Professionals in General Surgery.

e) Train, supervise and mentor Intern Doctors in accordance with approved training programmes and professional standards. f) Plan and coordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in General Surgery for Health Workers at the Hospital and within its catchment area. g) Plan, coordinate and conduct operational research in General Surgery and disseminate research findings for improvement of service delivery. h) Provide technical and professional advice to Government and the Hospital on matters relating to General Surgery. Page 17 of 91

i) Participate in national and other approved specialist surgical outreach services. j) Advise on the identification and procurement of appropriate surgical equipment, medicines, supplies and other logistics required for effective delivery of General Surgery services. k) Promote and ensure adherence to professional standards, codes of conduct and ethics in the provision of surgical services. l) Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement and other activities aimed at improving patient safety and the quality of surgical care. m) Participate in multidisciplinary clinical management, hospital committees and other professional activities as assigned. n) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.