Requisition ID: req11796
Job Title: Orthopaedic Officer
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Location: Bidibidi, Uganda
Job Description
IRC BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and local communities. IRC Uganda has it country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kitgum Moroto, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming
SCOPE OF WORK:
Under the supervision of The Medical Officer, the orthopaedics officer shall be responsible for orthopaedics patient consultations and management; providing pre and post-operative care and tendering technical advice for complicated orthopaedics cases with up to date management approach.
H/She shall provide mentorship to the general staffs inclusive medical clinical officers and nurses on necessary case management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- S/He shall participate in orthopaedics patient consultations and management.
- S/He shall attend to emergency cases while on duty
- S/He shall provide pre and post-operative care for patients.
- S/He shall tender technical advice and specifications for prosthesis when required.
- S/He shall identify patients with complications and recommend them for high level referral.
- Maintain a good record keeping system and undertake continuous monitoring and regular evaluation of the project activities.
- Ensure that Medicines, medical supplies and other commodities stocks are monitored.
Professional Standards:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Deadline for receiving applications is January 18th,2021
Qualifications
- Holds a diploma in orthopaedics from a reputable clinical institution with at least a year experience preferably in a humanitarian setting. Must be registered with the Allied health professional council and have a valid practicing license.
Experience
- At least two (2) years of prior professional experience in a similar post, preferably with an international Organization, implementing PHC services in a humanitarian setting.