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Infectious Disease Institute
Medical Clinical Officer - Lira
Lira
• Uganda
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Infectious Disease InstituteProfession (Health care, medical)
Seniority (Health care, medical)
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Infectious Disease Institute
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Description
Academic Qualifications
- A diploma in clinical medicine. Additional training in DR-TB management is an added advantage
Person Specification
- A diploma in clinical medicine. Additional training in DR-TB management is an added advantage.
- A minimum of one year’s work experience in DR-TB management
- Ability to operate independently with limited direct supervision of day-to-day activities
- Strong oral and written communication skills are required to
- Demonstrated experience in onsite training and QI coaching approaches
- Demonstrated capacity in building and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, treat, and manage TB and DR-TB patients in accordance with national treatment protocols and guidelines
- Review treatment progress of patients, identify clinical issues, and implement corrective actions to improve outcomes
- Refer complex or non-responsive cases to the Senior Clinical Officer for further management
- Participate in the delivery of integrated primary health care services, including TB/HIV collaborative activities
- Contribute to health data collection, analysis, and timely reporting for decision-making and program performance monitoring
- Educate patients, staff, and community members on TB, HIV, and other related health conditions to reduce stigma and promote prevention
- Adhere to professional codes of conduct and medical ethics in all aspects of clinical practice
- Compile and submit accurate, timely, and complete periodic clinical and programmatic reports
- Provide tailored health education and counseling aimed at reducing patients’ vulnerability to TB, HIV, and related infections
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical service delivery and patient outcomes
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, laboratory personnel, and community health workers, to ensure comprehensive patient care
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