Medical Officer (Full-time Ngo Job) – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Listing: Medical Officer

Deadline: 04/12/2024
Position: Full-time
Location: Yumbe, Uganda
Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Role Overview:

The Medical Officer will assist the Health Manager in ensuring the effective, efficient, and quality delivery of clinical services, as well as managing medicine and medical supplies for the well-being of the population in Yumbe.

Key Objectives:

• Assist in monitoring clinical services, reproductive health (RH), pharmaceutical supplies, and infection prevention control (IPC) at the facility levels.
• Provide timely, complete, and accurate periodic service reports.
• Reduce irrational drug prescriptions and frequent stockouts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and health services to persons of concern, adhering to Ministry of Health guidelines and the UNHCR public health strategy.
• Coordinate integrated service delivery at health facilities, covering mental health, NCDs, nutrition, HIV care, RH, including consultancy and outreach visits.
• Conduct daily ward rounds for inpatient (IPD) patients and attend to emergencies (medical and surgical) while on duty.
• Ensure adequate coverage by the health team at clinics and rational prescription and use of medicines and supplies.
• Monitor the availability of supplies and alert clinical services and health managers as needed.
• Coordinate clinical audits, chart reviews, and mortality audits as part of continuous learning.
• Identify training needs and provide on-the-job training and mentorship for multi-disciplinary healthcare teams.
• Evaluate patients for referral and ensure services are accessed at the point of referral.
• Support emergency reproductive health services, including basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care.
• Coordinate with district health authorities and other agencies to optimize health outcomes and avoid duplication of services.
• Engage with the refugee community to encourage health-promoting behaviors.
• Ensure consistent and timely collection, utilization, and reporting of health data.
• Represent the health program in relationships with district health authorities, UN agencies, community leaders, and other NGOs.
• Conduct disease surveillance activities and manage outbreaks.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery.
• At least two years of clinical management experience in an emergency setting.
• Registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Uganda.
• Proven track record in managing common clinical conditions.
• Knowledge of grants management is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking the link below:

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About IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and regain control of their lives. Established in 1933, the IRC operates in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, working to improve health, safety, economic well-being, education, and empowerment for vulnerable populations.