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Duty station(s): Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda.
Salary scale: U4.
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Post: Senior Orthopaedic Officer 1 Post
Reference: HRM 72/173/29 Mulago NRH
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Principal Orthopaedic Officer
Qualifications: Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine (or equivalent) from a recognized Institution. Page 36 of 62
Experience: At least three (3) years’ working experience as an Orthopaedic Officer in Government
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Good communication and interpersonal skills. Duties and
Responsibilities
a) Examine, assess and manage patients presenting with orthopaedic injuries, musculoskeletal disorders and congenital or acquired deformities within the officer's professional scope of practice. b) Undertake orthopaedic procedures and assist in surgical interventions in accordance with approved clinical protocols and professional competencies. c) Apply and remove casts, splints, braces and other orthopaedic appliances as appropriate to the officer's authorised scope of practice.
d) Participate in fracture management, wound care, traction and other orthopaedic interventions as authorised. e) Monitor patients' progress, assess treatment outcomes and arrange appropriate follow-up and rehabilitation. f) Identify complications, initiate appropriate interventions within the officer's scope of practice and refer cases requiring higher-level specialist care. g) Provide counselling and education to patients and caregivers on injury prevention, treatment adherence, rehabilitation and the use of orthopaedic appliances. h) Supervise, guide and mentor junior orthopaedic personnel and students assigned to the unit. i) Maintain accurate clinical records, registers, patient statistics and periodic reports.
j) Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, research and continuous professional development. k) Ensure appropriate utilisation, care and maintenance of orthopaedic equipment, instruments and supplies. l) Collaborate with medical officers, orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, nurses and other relevant health professionals in multidisciplinary patient management. m) Perform any other duties related to the post as may be assigned from time to time.
Salary disclosed: U4