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Official sourceSenior Clinical Officer
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Duty station(s): Uganda Prisons Service, Uganda.
Salary scale: U4.
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Post: Senior Clinical Officer - 2 Posts
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Reference: HRM 72/173/34 - UPS
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Principal Clinical Officer / Medical Officer
Qualifications: Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution Experience At least three (3) years’ working experience as a Clinical Officer in Government. Other
Requirements
Good communication, counselling and interpersonal skills. Duties and
Responsibilities
a) Diagnose, treat and manage patients. b) Provide clinical services and participate in patient management. c) Carry out minor surgical procedures as authorised. d) Participate in ward rounds and clinical reviews. e) Provide health education and counselling to patients and communities.
f) Participate in disease prevention, health promotion and community outreach. g) Monitor and ensure proper use of medicines, medical supplies and equipment. h) Participate in clinical audits, research and continuous professional development. i) Supervise, mentor and support junior clinical staff. j) Prepare and submit periodic clinical and performance reports. k) Ensure adherence to professional standards, ethics and clinical guidelines. l) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Salary disclosed: U4