Principal Psychiatric Clinical Officer – 1 Post
Reference: HRM 72/173/25 - Gulu RRH
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Consultant (Psychiatry)
Qualifications: • Diploma in Mental Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Diploma in Management or Administration or Health Services Management from
a recognized institution.
Experience: At least six (6) years, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior Psychiatric
Clinical Officer.
Other
Requirements:
Good communication, interpersonal and team building skills.
Duties &
Responsibilities:
a) Diagnose, treat and manage patients with mental illnesses.
b) Refer complicated cases to a Psychiatrist.
c) Ensure maximum protection of patients, relatives and staff.
d) Carry out community sensitization about mental health.
e) Initiate and participate in research activities.
f) Impart knowledge and skills to students and staff.
g) Participate in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating Psychiatric
activities.
h) Manage and account for allocated resources.
i) Promote observance of the professiona