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Clinical Officer job at Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-23
Location: Jinja, Uganda, Jinja
Clinical Officer 2026-08-22T17:31:38+00:00 Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja https://www.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/ FULL_TIME Jinja, Uganda Jinja 00256 Uganda Hospitality, and Tourism Healthcare, Human Resources 2026-09-04T17:00:00+00:00 8 CLINICAL OFFICER – 1 POSITION Job Purpose The Clinical Officer provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, referral, and health education services within their professional scope and hospital protocols. Key Activities and Responsibilities - Assess patients and obtain relevant medical histories.
- Conduct physical examinations.
- Diagnose and manage conditions within the scope of practice.
- Request and interpret appropriate investigations.
- Prescribe and administer treatment as authorised.
- Manage common acute and chronic conditions.
- Identify and manage emergencies appropriately.
- Refer patients requiring specialist or higher-level care.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient clinical services.
- Provide health education and counselling.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary care.
- Follow infection prevention and patient safety procedures.
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
Qualifications and Experience - Recognised qualification in Clinical Medicine/Clinical Officer training.
- Registration with the relevant professional council.
- Valid practising licence.
- Relevant clinical experience is desirable.
JOB-6a89dcfab7db6 Vacancy title:
Clinical Officer Jobs at:
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026 Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda | Jinja Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
CLINICAL OFFICER – 1 POSITION Job Purpose The Clinical Officer provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, referral, and health education services within their professional scope and hospital protocols. Key Activities and Responsibilities - Assess patients and obtain relevant medical histories.
- Conduct physical examinations.
- Diagnose and manage conditions within the scope of practice.
- Request and interpret appropriate investigations.
- Prescribe and administer treatment as authorised.
- Manage common acute and chronic conditions.
- Identify and manage emergencies appropriately.
- Refer patients requiring specialist or higher-level care.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient clinical services.
- Provide health education and counselling.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary care.
- Follow infection prevention and patient safety procedures.
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
Qualifications and Experience - Recognised qualification in Clinical Medicine/Clinical Officer training.
- Registration with the relevant professional council.
- Valid practising licence.
- Relevant clinical experience is desirable.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit: An application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (C.V) including contact details of 3 professional referees. Send the application physically or via the e-address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.
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