- Company: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: NGO Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
REF: TS/HR/PMGT/08 Classification: Contract-full time Reports to: Center Program Manager Salary: Commensurate with training and experience Duty Station: TASO Rukungiri CoE and TASO Gulu CoE Directly Supervises: • Medical Officer/ QI-OR . Clinical and Linkages Officer Pharmacy Technician Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Technologist • Clinician
Main Purpose of the Job: To supervise, coordinate and administer provision of medical services at the Centre and ensure compliance at the procedures, regulations, standards and targets. THEA NISATIC Key Outputs • Work plans and budgets for medical services developed • Quality of service delivery ensured Centre management of required staffing and competencies for medical services informed Availability of required medical supplies and equipment at center ensures . Clinical activities supported • Appraisals for all medical staff conducted
Key Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and manage departmental work plans and budgets • Ensure compliance to the set TASO standards procedures and guidelines ing medical services • Verify and recommendation of staff medical bills • Ensure active implementation of quality improvement projects within the medical department • Participate in the development and implementation of a departmental staff capacity building plan based on assessed needs • Conduct Training Needs Assessment • Conduct staff appraisals and pick out training needs • Develop periodic training schedules for medical staff • Support continuous professional education • Plan for timely procurement of medical equipment and supplies • Carry out stock taking of medical equipment and supplies on a regular basis • Support the Laboratory and Pharmacy teams in the management of medical supplies • Supervise and support heads of units in the medical department • Provide support to the center manager on partnerships issues related to medical activities • Prepare and submit periodic reports on the medical services of the center • Demonstrate proficiency in performing procedures and maximize patient comfort • Explain procedures to patients and caretakers in language that is appropriate to their educational, developmental, and emotional status accurately • Conduct performance appraisals of the immediate subordinates • Provide input to the Human Resource Department to ensure adequate and competent staff in the medical Department
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Medical Services Technical Lead • Minimum Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB). • Additional Training Necessary: Training in Program Management and Training in Public Health. • Minimum Experience and Exposure: 4 years Post internship experience as a Medical Officer, 2 of them in HIV related work. Experience in managing a robust administrative function is a required. • Other Qualities/Attributes: Integrity, Emotional control, Confidentiality, Tact, Ability to work under mental and physical stress and Innovativeness.
