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Clinical Officer

International Rescue Committee

UGX Confidential
1 month ago

Job Summary

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.

  • Minimum Qualification : Diploma

Job Description/Requirements

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.


Background
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies

The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Kampala. The IRC will be moving into additional/new locations in refugee settlements in Kiryandongo and Zombo.

The IRC is currently implementing its health and nutrition program in West Nile and Acholi focusing on providing primary health care services to refugees in their settlements. Similar services will be extended to the new locations starting January 2020.


Job Overview/ Summary
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.


Major 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:

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.(Documentation to be presented)
  • 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

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Professional Standards

IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. 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.

NB: This advert will close on 19th September 2024. This position is only for Ugandan nationals to apply; IRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.









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