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Psychiatric Clinical Officer

Medical Teams International

Kampala,Uganda

Closing: Apr 30, 2024

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Published: Apr 11, 2024 (2 months ago)

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Job Summary

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Responsible for collaborating with other medical staff on the integration of psychiatric treatment with basic healthcare services in order to ensure the treatment of patients suffering from severe and common psychiatric disorders.

Education, Experience, Licenses and certifications

Diploma in Mental Health is required
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
Valid practicing license is required
2 years of psychiatric medicine practice is required
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of professional psychiatric medicine principles, procedures and techniques use in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients
Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy; symptoms and behaviour patterns of patients with emotional disturbances and mental illness
Knowledge of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and the control, preparation and administration of medications

Responsibilities

Education, Experience, Licenses and certifications

Diploma in Mental Health is required
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
Valid practicing license is required
2 years of psychiatric medicine practice is required
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of professional psychiatric medicine principles, procedures and techniques use in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients
Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy; symptoms and behaviour patterns of patients with emotional disturbances and mental illness
Knowledge of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and the control, preparation and administration of medications

Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with mental illnesses psychiatric disorder; refer complicated cases to Medical Officer
Administer use of and monitor reactions to psychotropic and other medications
Support client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and mental illness and accepting the need for treatment with specific attention to the cultural context
Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping and MTI policy
Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on mental health issues
Support medicine management for psychiatric drugs for regional health facilities in close collaboration with the Medical Coordinator
Provide training for medical staff on diagnosis and treatment of severe and common mental health disorders
Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Other duties as assigned

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