Medical Officer - ICU job at C-Care

Job Summary

The ICU Medical Officer is responsible for the day-to-day medical management of critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The role involves close monitoring, prompt intervention, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established critical care protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Clinical Care

• Provide continuous medical care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Perform initial assessment, ongoing evaluation, and daily management of ICU patients
• Initiate and manage life-saving interventions, including airway management, ventilation, and hemodynamic support
• Interpret clinical data, laboratory results, imaging, and bedside monitoring.

Patient monitoring and documentation

• Conduct regular patient rounds and update treatment plans
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical records
• Document clinical progress, procedures, and treatment decisions

Emergency response

• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Participate in resuscitation efforts following ACLS/BLS protocols
• Escalate care to senior physicians or consultants when necessary.

Infection control and safety

• Adhere strictly to infection control policies and ICU safety protocols
• Promote patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Follow hospital policies, ethical standards, and legal requirements.

Requirements

• A medical degree from a recognized and reputable institution, an Annual Practicing License and a Registration Certificate.
• Registration as a medical practitioner or eligible for registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council.
• At least one year of professional experience in working in ICU.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

About Company

C-Care is a leading provider of medical care in Mauritius, Uganda, and Madagascar. From our world-class facilities to our cutting-edge treatments, we strive for excellence and compassion in everything we do at C-Care, from the care we provide to the way we treat our patients and their families. We employ only the most qualified medical staff, use the latest technology and equipment, and follow strict standards of safety and cleanliness. Our goal is to provide our patients with the best possible experience, from the moment they walk through our doors until the moment they leave our care. At C-Care, we believe that healthcare is about more than just treatment and cure. It is about caring for the whole person – mind, body and spirit. That is why our approach to healthcare is based on the philosophy of compassion, which means treating our patients and their families with kindness, understanding and respect.

• Provide continuous medical care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Perform initial assessment, ongoing evaluation, and daily management of ICU patients
• Initiate and manage life-saving interventions, including airway management, ventilation, and hemodynamic support
• Interpret clinical data, laboratory results, imaging, and bedside monitoring.
• Conduct regular patient rounds and update treatment plans
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical records
• Document clinical progress, procedures, and treatment decisions
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Participate in resuscitation efforts following ACLS/BLS protocols
• Escalate care to senior physicians or consultants when necessary.
• Adhere strictly to infection control policies and ICU safety protocols
• Promote patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Follow hospital policies, ethical standards, and legal requirements.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• A medical degree from a recognized and reputable institution
• Annual Practicing License
• Registration Certificate
• Registration as a medical practitioner or eligible for registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council.