SMC Clinical Officer – Infectious Disease Institute

INFECTIOUS DISEASES INSTITUTE (IDI) – Jobs in Uganda

DEADLINE: April 21, 2024

Position: SMC Clinical Officer (1)
Contract

General Summary:
The SMC Clinical Officer will be responsible for conducting Safe Male Circumcision surgery in accordance with MoH Standards, documentation of all surgical procedures, and management and reporting of all Adverse events at the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure eligibility for VMMC and conduct safe medical circumcision surgery for targeted clients at the supported facilities in West Nile.
• Oversee proper documentation (completeness, accuracy) of all surgical and postoperative follow-up procedures in assigned sites.
• Ensure that circumcisions are carried out in accordance with agreed policies (MoH, WHO, PEPFAR) and existing SOPs.
• Work with the team to ensure the set VMMC targets are met in accordance with institutional, MoH, and funder guidelines.
• Implement VMMC CQI, routine site team mentorship, Adverse event management at the site.
• Participate in community demand creation and mobilization activities in the supported districts.
• Support site teams in adverse event follow-up and coordinate referral for above-site management as required.

Academic Qualification:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health.
• Up-to-date registration with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council.
• At least two years’ post-qualification professional experience.
• Formal training, certification as a Circumciser.

Specific Experience:

• Experience in the clinical aspects of SMC service delivery is necessary (Adverse Event management, Emergency response, leading teams).

Person Specification:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health.
• Up-to-date registration with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council.
• At least two years’ post-qualification professional experience.
• Formal training, certification, and experience in the clinical aspects of SMC service delivery is necessary.
• Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required.

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About INFECTIOUS DISEASES INSTITUTE (IDI)
Industry: HEALTH
Location: MAKERERE KAMPALA