Job Title: Medical Officer
Clinic: International Hospital Kampala
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
International Medical Group (IMG) constitutes an NGO, International Medical Foundation (IMF), a hospital, International Hospital Kampala (IHK), a health management organization (IAA) with a network of clinics upcountry and in Kampala. IMG is committed to making a difference to healthcare in Uganda through education, innovation, applied research, community outreaches.
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
As a Medical Officer at International Hospital Kampala, you need to be a proactive, problem-solving and professional person. Your overall goal therefore is to provide prompt, accurate, consistent and reliable care for patients.
Basic requirements
A Medical degree from a recognized institution
A registration certificate
An annual practicing license
Good and demonstrable understanding of IMG philosophy, vision and strategy
Good interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills
Good and demonstrable professional knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, including evidence based medicine.
Ability to communicate effectively with the team and to apply broader objectives at team level
Good organizational and leadership skills
Smartness and professionalism
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
To carry out conclusive diagnoses and treatment based on thorough investigations (e.g. lab tests/imaging, etc) and comprehensive examination of the patient(s) following IHK protocols
To be fully conversant with the hospital facilities and systems including the corresponding charges/ fees
To follow up on all cases, ensuring that lab tests, imaging, further consultations, etc are made
To provide OPD cover as will be required ensuring that all patients are seen without unnecessary details. It is important that you regularly check the patients’ card box to ensure that not patients are waiting
To be well-versed with the medical equipment and how to use and maintain it
To liaise with external medical service providers for any information the may have regarding our patients
To liaise with specialists for proper management of patient(s) they have referred or consultations for IHK patient(s)
To instruct or train junior medical staff on any issues pertaining to management of the patient(s) e.g. doing triage, patient handling, etc
To keep up to date with the current medical systems through regular CME attendances/ presentations and regular reading. Note: CME sessions are held every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in the Boardroom
To review any ambulance cases as will be required
To comprehend policies on charges, health schemes (e.g. scope of cover) and clearly fill out insurance claim forms and ensure that treatment is not made beyond the client’s entitlements
To continually assess the systems in place and/or suggest ways of improving them
To provide ward cover as will be required ensuring comprehensive patient management and providing clear written record of your management of the patient(s) in the patients’ files
To conduct regular comprehensive ward rounds as will be required when you are on duty
To prepare comprehensive reports and personally handover to the next M.O. on shift as will be required (you should not leave duty unless you have made a proper handover to the next M.O. on duty)
JOB COMMITMENT
Starting date: Open
Duration of commitment: Open - ended
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Closing date: Open
All CV, applications (including 3 work references) should be sent to:
The Human Resource Manager,
International Hospital Kampala,
Plot 4686 St. Barnabas Rd, Kisugu Namuwongo,
hr@img.co.ug
