Clinical Officers

IDI is in the process of recruiting qualified individuals to fill the positions described below 2 Clinical Officers: Responsibilities: 1. Provision of quality HIV /AIDS care services to the patients in the KCCA supported Health facilities. 2. Ensure quality in all activities conducted. 3. Communicate professionally in writing as well generation of reports. 4. Ensure that all activities pertaining to HIV prevention, care and treatment services are offered according to National policies and guidelines. 5. Any others responsibilities assigned by management in line within project scope of work Key outputs: • Improved quality of service provision in supported HIV clinics • Improved linkages of HIV positive persons identified through HCT (both Community and PITC) to care. f

COMPENSATION:
Compensation for the position will be commensurate with experience, and training based on approved package

Job requirement Educational Requirements:
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community health • Must be registered with the Allied Health professionals' Council • At least 2 years of post-qualification professional experience • Formal training in HIV/AIDS care and treatment for Clinical officers. Training in HIV Pediatrics Care and PMTCT is an added advantage. • Use of computers including word processing, spreadsheets. PowerPoint, email and Internet. Knowledge. Abilities and Skills: • Ability to communicate with patients in a local language • Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS related issues • Knowledge of good clinical procedures and practices • Ability to work effectively in a team as well as working with district teams
How to apply

Qualified and interested persons may apply online to hr@idi.co .ug
OR
Send an application letter with a detailed CV. naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala.

Deadline for receipt of applications Is Friday 9th September 2011 Only short listed candidates will be contacted.