Medical Officer job at Kagando Rural Development Centre (KARUDEC)

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive medical care, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical leadership while ensuring high-quality healthcare services are delivered in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with various medical conditions.
• Provide appropriate treatment, follow-up care, and referrals where necessary.
• Conduct medical examinations and develop patient management plans.
• Participate in ward rounds, clinical reviews, and emergency care services.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records.
• Promote infection prevention and control practices.
• Support clinical training and mentorship of healthcare students and junior staff.
• Participate in health education and community outreach programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Prepare clinical reports and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the relevant medical council.
• Valid practicing license.
• Previous clinical experience is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Compassionate patient care approach.
• Teamwork and leadership abilities.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with various medical conditions.
• Provide appropriate treatment, follow-up care, and referrals where necessary.
• Conduct medical examinations and develop patient management plans.
• Participate in ward rounds, clinical reviews, and emergency care services.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records.
• Promote infection prevention and control practices.
• Support clinical training and mentorship of healthcare students and junior staff.
• Participate in health education and community outreach programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Prepare clinical reports and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Compassionate patient care approach.
• Teamwork and leadership abilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the relevant medical council.
• Valid practicing license.
• Previous clinical experience is an added advantage.