Medical Officer

Job Opportunity — Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH), Diocese of Jinja

A newly established state-of-the-art Private Not for Profit (PNFP) teaching and research hospital in Jinja City, founded by the Trustees of the Catholic Diocese of Jinja under the Ecclesiastical Province of Tororo Archdiocese — offering clinical excellence with a Christ-centered, compassionate touch.

Job Title: Medical Officer (3 Positions)

Department: Medical | Reports to: Medical Superintendent

Main Purpose of the Job: To manage the delivery of efficient and effective curative and preventive health services within the hospital and surrounding areas.

Key Results Areas: - Conducting examinations of patients in hospital wards or outpatient clinics. - Performing medical procedures. - Documenting reports and maintaining patient records. - Addressing patient concerns and answering questions about their health. - Offering guidance on proper nutrition and hygiene. - Participating in staff meetings and conferences. - Responding to emergency cases.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Patient Assessment: Gathering thorough medical histories, performing physical examinations, and evaluating test results to identify and diagnose health conditions. - Record Keeping: Recording all medical activities, observations, and treatments in patient charts and other confidential documents. - Data Management: Gathering, organizing, and assessing health data to ensure efficient information use and reporting. - Treatment Planning: Advising on, creating, and executing treatment strategies, which may involve prescribing medications, therapy, or undertaking surgical interventions. - Collaboration: Cooperating with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care; attending multidisciplinary team meetings. - Supervision: Overseeing and mentoring junior medical staff and other team members. - Patient Communication: Effectively conveying medical information, treatment alternatives, possible side effects, and preventive health practices to patients and their families. - Continuing Education: Remaining updated with medical innovations, best practices, and industry developments through ongoing learning and training. - Hygiene and Safety: Implementing and ensuring adherence to general hygiene protocols, universal precautions, and infection control measures.

Qualifications & Experience: 1. Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution. 2. Must be registered with the UMDPC and hold a valid practicing license. 3. At least three (3) years of relevant working experience in a recognized institution.

*Applicants must have valid professional operation licenses and be registered with the relevant council bodies.*