Consultant (Orthopedic Surgery)

Reference: HRM 72/173/23 - Mbarara RRH

Reports to: Senior Consultant (Orthopedic Surgery)

Qualifications: i. MBChB Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised University/Institution. ii. Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery or equivalent qualification from a recognised University/Institution. Experience At least six (6) years’ working experience as a Specialist, three (3) of which should be at the level of Associate Consultant (Orthopaedic 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) Diagnoses, treats and manages orthopaedic conditions and performs specialised orthopaedic procedures. b) Provides comprehensive specialist care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions, injuries and trauma. c) Performs orthopaedic surgical procedures in accordance with approved clinical standards. d) Provides emergency orthopaedic and trauma services. e) Ensures efficient management and delivery of quality orthopaedic services. f) Supervises, coaches, mentors, appraises and trains Medical Officers, Intern Doctors and other health professionals under his/her supervision. Page 13 of 91

g) Plans and coordinates training programmes for health professionals under his/her supervision. h) Teaches Medical Students and other health students. i) and the institution on orthopaedic matters. j) Coordinates and manages the referral and counter-referral of patients requiring specialised orthopaedic care. k) Ensures that discipline and the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics are observed by staff under his/her supervision. l) Plans, coordinates and conducts research in Orthopaedics. m) Plans and coordinates Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities for health professionals in the specialty. n) Provides technical guidance on specifications for procurement of orthopaedic equipment, implants, medicines and other logistics.

o) Participates in clinical audits, quality improvement and patient-safety activities. p) Prepare and submits periodic reports. q) Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.