Orthopaedic Officer, Hoima

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Orthopaedics is required; Bachelors Degree is preferred
• Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
• Valid practising license is required

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of orthopaedic experience is required
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of orthopaedic principles and best practices
• Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol

SKILLS

• Skilled in manipulating bones and muscles
• Skilled in identifying appropriate appliances to assist patients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including counselling patients regarding health needs
• A good command of both written and spoken English

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
• Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

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