Senior Consultant (Internal Medicine)

Reference: HRM 72/173/29 - Mulago NRH

Reports to: Executive Director

Qualifications: i. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent from a recognised university or institution. ii. Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine or its equivalent from a recognised university or institution. Experience: At least nine (9) years’ working experience as a Specialist, three (3) of which should be at the level of Consultant (Internal Medicine). 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) Diagnose, treat and manage complex medical conditions and perform specialised clinical procedures within the area of expertise. b) Ensure efficient delivery of quality internal medicine services at the hospital and within its catchment area. c) Supervise and mentor Consultants, Medical Officers Special Grade, Medical Officers and other health professionals under their supervision. d) Train, supervise and mentor intern doctors and postgraduate medical trainees. e) Plan and coordinate continuing professional development (CPD) programmes for health professionals in internal medicine.

f) Provide technical and professional advice to Government and hospital management on matters relating to internal medicine. g) Plan, coordinate and conduct clinical research and support evidence-based medical practice. h) Conduct specialist clinics, major ward rounds and clinical consultations. i) Coordinate referral services and provide specialist outreach services to lower- level health facilities. j) Promote compliance with professional codes of conduct, medical ethics, patient safety and clinical governance standards. k) Advise hospital management on the procurement of specialised medical equipment, medicines and other supplies required for internal medicine services.

l) Participate in the development of departmental work plans, budgets, performance reports and service improvement initiatives. m) Monitor the quality of clinical services, undertake clinical audits and recommend corrective measures. n) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the responsible supervisor