Health Service Commission
The Ministry of Health Regional Referral Hospitals is seeking qualified medical professionals for 11 Associate Consultant (Emergency Medicine) positions.
Successful candidates will provide specialised emergency medical care, manage complex emergency cases and referral patients, supervise healthcare professionals, support medical education and conduct research. They will also contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and the improvement of emergency medical services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
Diagnosing and treating complicated emergency medical conditions.
Conducting specialised clinics.
Managing patients referred at the national level.
Conducting ward rounds and reviewing patients’ progress.
Supervising, coaching, mentoring, appraising and training medical and other healthcare professionals under their supervision.
Developing standard operating procedures, clinical protocols and guidelines for emergency medicine.
Teaching medical students and other health sciences students.
Supervising and training intern doctors.
Ensuring adherence to professional codes of conduct and medical ethics.
Conducting research in emergency medicine.
Organising and delivering continuous professional development activities in the hospital and its catchment area.
Providing technical guidance on specifications for procuring equipment, medicines and other supplies required for emergency services.
Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Qualifications
Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
Master’s Degree: Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine.
Required Competencies and Personal Attributes
Candidates should demonstrate:
Good communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Leadership qualities.
Integrity and professionalism.
Commitment to medical ethics and quality patient care.
Important: Confirm the deadline details through the official recruitment notice before applying.
To apply for this job please visit www.hscers.ug.