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Medical Officer

Joint Clinical Research Centre · Kampala

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Full-time · Mid level · Healthcare · Posted today

About the role

The Medical Officer will provide clinical care to inpatients and outpatients, including chronic care for adults and children living with HIV, TB, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension, and MNCH services, including BeMONC and CeMONC. The role also includes providing oversight and mentorship to clinical and other teams at health facilities to ensure the delivery of quality integrated health services.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions at the outpatient clinic and inpatient wards using MOH guidelines.
  • Assess, diagnose, treat and follow up adult and paediatric patients living with HIV in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Provide HIV prevention services for eligible clients.
  • Assess, diagnose and treat TB, HIV/TB co-infection and other opportunistic infections according to MOH guidelines.
  • Monitor patient progress, treatment adherence and outcomes, and escalate or refer complex cases promptly.
  • Assess, diagnose and manage maternal health conditions and refer complex maternal health conditions for appropriate care.
  • Provide obstetric care, including BeMONC and CeMONC, PMTCT and other maternal health services.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic paediatric and child health conditions, including neonatal care, paediatric outpatient care, paediatric HIV and TB diagnosis and care, and uptake of immunization services.
  • Work with laboratory teams to ensure access to and utilization of laboratory services.
  • Work with the pharmacy and stores team for the implementation of ethical pharmacy practices, including pharmacovigilance.
  • Work with clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory staff, counsellors and data teams to deliver coordinated routine healthcare services.
  • Support the team in generating complete and timely medical data.
  • Contribute to program reporting, data quality and quality improvement activities.
  • Uphold patient safety, confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
  • Keep up to date with current WHO and MOH guidelines through continuous medical education and training.
  • Perform other duties assigned that are consistent with the role.
  • Provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions, technical mentorship, coaching and supportive supervision to other health cadres at their primary health facility and other facilities as required.
  • Attend CPDs organized by UMDPC-accredited institutions as required.
  • Perform any other duties as requested and assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree.
  • Completed medical internship.
  • Current registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council, with a valid annual practicing licence.
  • Postgraduate training in a related field is an added advantage.
  • Experience working in a military or uniformed-services health setting.
  • Knowledge of current MOH implementation modalities and guidelines.
  • Strong clinical and surgical skills, judgement and decision-making.
  • Clear communication with patients, families and colleagues.
  • Attention to detail in documentation.

How to apply

How to apply: All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resource at Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug The application deadline is Tuesday, 10th November 2026 at 05:00 pm. Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages) Please include the Position title in the Email Subject line. Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts to influence the recruitment process will lead to disqualification.

Full-time mid-level Healthcare role at Joint Clinical Research Centre in Kampala, Uganda. Salary: not disclosed. 15 positions available.

Posted 4 Nov 2026 · Last updated 4 Nov 2026 · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Job ID 48

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