Clinical Officer – Facility In-Charge

at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted September 14, 2023
Category Management
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Overall leadership and management of the health facility, including managing all the human resources at the health facility;
Ensure staff adherence to professional and service codes of conduct and ethics; and promote the vision, mission and the values of IRC as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines of the Organization.

Planning and overseeing the implementation of the primary health care activities, the Uganda Minimum Health Care Package, at the health facility level;

Ensuring that medicines, medical equipment, medical supplies, non-medical supplies, and all other resources allocated to the health facility are put to the intended use and are accounted for;
Ensure that the health facility infrastructure and equipment are well maintained and functional;
Support the formation & functionality of necessary committees such as the Health Unit Management Committee
Maintain the asset register of the health facility.
Technical roles:

Supervising the clinical services at the health facility, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients;
In collaboration with the medical officer, provide technical guidance and supervision of lower cadre health staff;
Co-ordinate the provision of continuous professional development of the staff;
Ensure the functionality of health management information system so as to produce quality weekly, monthly reports that are submitted timely.
Communication/Reporting

Provide regular feedback to the Medical Officer on activity implementation at the Health facility;
Assist in preparation of donor reports;
Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.
Key working relationships:

INTERNAL:

Direct supervisor: Medical Officer .

Technical support: Medical Officer, Health Manager

Other: Logistics, finance, admin staff.

EXTERNAL:

Govt. of Uganda: District Health Team and other district officials

Consortium Members: Other: NGOs, INGOs and UN agencies working in the project region

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Deadline for receiving applications is September 26th,2023

Qualifications

A Medical background is a requirement i.e. Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Bachelor degree Public Health/ Health Management or equivalent is an added advantage.
Experience

At least three years working experience in Primary Health Care settings:
Experience in planning, organizing and coordinating health activities;
Experience in Information management
Skills and Abilities

Having concern for quality and standards, and ethics and integrity;
Good communication skills;
Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship;