ORTHOPEDIC OFFICER – 1 POSITION
Job Purpose
The Orthopedic Officer provides assessment and management of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions within their scope of practice.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
- Conduct relevant physical examinations.
- Assist with diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Manage fractures, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, and other conditions within scope of practice.
- Apply casts, splints, braces, and other orthopaedic supports as trained and authorised.
- Assist with wound care and minor orthopaedic procedures.
- Monitor patients' progress and response to treatment.
- Recognise complications and refer appropriately.
- Provide patient education on injury care, rehabilitation, mobility, and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Work with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain orthopaedic equipment and supplies.
- Follow infection prevention and safety procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
- Recognised qualification in Orthopaedic Medicine/Orthopaedic Technology or relevant professional training.
- Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body where applicable.
- Valid practising licence where applicable.
- Relevant clinical experience is desirable.
Vacancy title:
Orthopaedic Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Healthcare, Human Resources]
Jobs at:
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026
Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
ORTHOPEDIC OFFICER – 1 POSITION
Job Purpose
The Orthopedic Officer provides assessment and management of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions within their scope of practice.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
- Conduct relevant physical examinations.
- Assist with diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Manage fractures, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, and other conditions within scope of practice.
- Apply casts, splints, braces, and other orthopaedic supports as trained and authorised.
- Assist with wound care and minor orthopaedic procedures.
- Monitor patients' progress and response to treatment.
- Recognise complications and refer appropriately.
- Provide patient education on injury care, rehabilitation, mobility, and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Work with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain orthopaedic equipment and supplies.
- Follow infection prevention and safety procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
- Recognised qualification in Orthopaedic Medicine/Orthopaedic Technology or relevant professional training.
- Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body where applicable.
- Valid practising licence where applicable.
- Relevant clinical experience is desirable.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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