Medical Clinical Officer - Lira

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.
  

• 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