Job Title: Clinical Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Watoto Church Ministries
Duty Station: Watoto Children’s Village-Laminadera, Gulu, Uganda
About US:
Watoto Church Ministries and Community Care has experienced exponential growth in the past couple of years composed of multiple Celebration Centres (Campuses) and diverse Community care initiatives that include; Child Care, Community and Neighbourhood, Education and FM Radio amongst others. In all of this, Watoto remains a local church, committed to celebrating Christ and caring for community.
Job Summary: Watoto is seeking to recruit a Medical Clinical Officer to provide medical care to Watoto Child Care clients, diagnose and treat medical conditions and manage appropriate referral of complex conditions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To provide clinical assessments and evaluation of health of Watoto Child Care clients and give proper individualized care and treatment in line with the existing standard operating procedures.
- To monitor drug reactions, disease progression and provide appropriate management including referral of complicated cases.
- To manage the day-to-day running of the clinic in conjunction with the Clinic coordinator and other departments.
- To participate in all health promotion programmes including health education, screening, immunisation, surveys, and research as organised by Watoto Medical Services.
- To place medical orders within expected timeframes and maintain clear accountability for the prescribed and dispensed drugs.
- To participate in the development of a framework by which standardization of care is achieved in the clinic and community settings.
- To maintain accurate reporting records in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.
- To support in the teaching and training of staff in other departments on various aspects of health as organised by Watoto Medical Services.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Clinical officer role should hold a minimum of a Diploma in Clinical medicine and community health from a reputable training institution.
- Must have a valid practicing license from Allied Health Professionals council for 2023. At least two years’ experience in clinical medicine, preferably in pediatric settings.
- Good inter-personal skills and ability to relate well to children of all ages.
- Passionate about community health care with ability to work effectively within a team
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates can apply by visiting our website; Click Here
- Go to Apply for a job section
- Under that, view the Job Role and click on the link that reads; Apply
- Fill out the form that will be open and submit after all sections have been filled.
- Submit your CV, academic and professional documents, and a cell/pastor’s recommendation letter to careers@watotochurch.com (Subject Line: Job Title – First Name, Last Name)
Deadline: 4th August 2023