Medical Coordinator

Description 

Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) is hiring a Medical Coordinator to coordinate the medical component of the RHU Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)programme and provide technical expertise and oversight for clinical services within RHU. S/He will be charged with providing supervision, coordination and administer the provision of quality medical services at RHU Clinics, ensuring compliance to procedures, regulations, standards, and targets. S/He shall be responsible for developing and updating clinical protocols, conducting training programs, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices. This role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals, data analysis, and the incorporation of new research and innovations to enhance clinical services and outcomes.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise and oversight for clinical services, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and relevant guidelines in sexual reproductive health.

Develop and manage clinic work plans and budgets.

Ensure compliance to the set MoH and RHU technical standards, procedures, and guidelines in the delivery of medical services.

Conduct routine Training Needs Assessments, develop, and implement training programs for clinical staff, staying updated on emerging trends and advancements in reproductive health to enhance the team’s capabilities.

Develop and update clinical protocols and standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency and quality in service delivery across all clinic locations.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals, program managers, and external partners to integrate technical knowledge into overall SRHR interventions effectively.

Establish and monitor quality assurance mechanisms, conducting regular audits to assess clinical practices, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with standards.

Organize routine performance reviews at the clinic and ensure activities at the clinic are well-coordinated and demonstrate results towards set targets.

Analyze clinical data to identify trends, outcomes, and areas for improvement, contributing to evidence-based decision-making and reporting.

Stay abreast of current research and innovations in sexual reproductive health, incorporating new knowledge and best practices into clinical services.

Ensure the protection of patient safety, rights, and confidentiality, advocating for a patient-centric approach within the clinical team.

Work with RHU clinic staff to plan and implement quality improvement activities/collaboratives to deliver high-quality SHR continuum of services for adolescents and adult’s care.

Support clinic pharmacy and Laboratory staff in forecasting, quantifying, and requisitioning adequate commodities to support the SRH care and treatment continuum.

Ensure timely processing of claims and payments to RHU as a healthcare provider services rendered under the Insurance health care schemes

Oversee adherence to standard operating procedures within the Insurance business operations

Hold regular stakeholder engagements for sustainable business relationships

Prepare and submit periodic reports on the clinic services to the Head of Clinical.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Public Health from an accredited institution, with a valid practicing

license, and registration certificate with at least five years’ experience in Reproductive

Health service delivery training and experience in project planning and management.,

Previous NGO experience in working on SRHR programme. Knowledge of current medical and clinical protocols and procedures is a must.

How to Apply:

Submit application letters and attach certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents as well as the contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees including their telephone contacts to hr@rhu.or.ug and copy and registry@rhu.or.ug