NEW Clinical Officer Level not specified – Level not specified IRC – International Rescue Committee Closing in 6 days Kiryandongo

Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people affected by war and natural disasters. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

The IRC was registered in Uganda in mid-1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and development, Health, Economic recovery and Development and women protection and empowerment as well as contributing to the response to the Southern Sudanese Refugee situation. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Lamwo, Moroto, Kyaka and West Nile. 

Job Overview: 
Under the supervision and guidance of the health facility in-charge, the CO is expected to develop the capacity of subordinates by provision of on-the site clinical mentorship, support supervision and organizing for continuous medical education or continuous professional development for the facility staffs. S/he will be expected to work within the health facility and also offer services in the community in the catchment area; and collaborate with the health implementing partners in the settlement. Responsibilities may include supervision of health staff, developing project review meetings and coordinating with the appropriate stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Offer daily clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients attending the health unit.
•Ensure proper documentation of the history, examination findings, investigations and treatment prescribed.
•Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor on call challenging cases and relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.
•Conduct minor surgical procedures in the OPD minor theatre i.e. stitching cut wounds, I&D of abscesses, removal of minor foreign bodies etc.
•Actively participate in weekly CME’s held at the health facility or health post.
•Do health facility coverage and on-call as required.
•Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns.
•Assist in daily morning ward rounds of admitted patients with the medical officer assigned to the ward and contribute to bedside teachings to junior staff.
•Ensure complete and accurate inventory of medicines and supplies located at the health unit and monitor and supervise their usage.
•Liaises with other cadres in the unit in the delivery of quality health care to patients
•Adheres to professional codes of conduct and ethics. 
•Provide health talks to patients/clients on day-to-day basis.
•Carry out other relevant duties as may be required or assigned by your supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
•Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
•Experience working in a refugee settlement or any other humanitarian setting.

Experience, Competences and Skills
•2 years of work experience, with field experience in a health project implementation.
•Planning, organizing and coordinating 
•Concern for quality and standards 
•Communication 
•Ethics and integrity 
•Self-control and stress management 
•Time management

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:

IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity.  We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. 
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Standards for Professional Conduct:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Please note, the deadline for receiving applications is October 25th, 2024, and CVs are being reviewed on rolling basis.

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