Medical Officer job at C-Care

Job Summary

To provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care through accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention of diseases, while ensuring a positive patient experience in line with hospital standards, protocols, and ethical practices.

Job Details

1. Clinical Care.

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in line with clinical guidelines.
• Conduct medical procedures within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

2. Patient Management.

• Admit, review, and discharge patients appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Provide clear medical reports and documentation.

3. Emergency Response.

• Provide urgent and emergency care when required.
• Stabilize critically ill patients and coordinate referrals if necessary.

4. Collaboration.

• Work closely with nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and laboratory teams.
• Participate in ward rounds, case reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.

5. Patient Education.

• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Promote health awareness and disease prevention.

6. Compliance & Quality Assurance.

• Adhere to hospital policies, clinical protocols, and ethical standards.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and safety.
• Participate in audits, CMEs, and continuous professional development.

7. Patient Experience & Engagement.

• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care at all times.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and their families.
• Ensure patients are well-informed about their diagnosis, treatment options, and progress.
• Actively listen and respond to patient concerns, feedback, and complaints.
• Promote a culture of service excellence and uphold the hospital’s patient experience standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent
• Valid practicing license from the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC).
• Minimum of 1 year's clinical post internship experience (preferred).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is an added advantage.

About Company

C-Care is a leading provider of medical care in Mauritius, Uganda, and Madagascar. From our world-class facilities to our cutting-edge treatments, we strive for excellence and compassion in everything we do at C-Care, from the care we provide to the way we treat our patients and their families.

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in line with clinical guidelines.
• Conduct medical procedures within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Admit, review, and discharge patients appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Provide clear medical reports and documentation.
• Provide urgent and emergency care when required.
• Stabilize critically ill patients and coordinate referrals if necessary.
• Work closely with nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and laboratory teams.
• Participate in ward rounds, case reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Promote health awareness and disease prevention.
• Adhere to hospital policies, clinical protocols, and ethical standards.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and safety.
• Participate in audits, CMEs, and continuous professional development.
• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care at all times.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and their families.
• Ensure patients are well-informed about their diagnosis, treatment options, and progress.
• Actively listen and respond to patient concerns, feedback, and complaints.
• Promote a culture of service excellence and uphold the hospital’s patient experience standards.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent
• Valid practicing license from the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC).