Hospice Africa Uganda

Since 1993, Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) (national organization) has promoted modern methods of pain and symptom control as well as "whole-person" (holistic) care for patients living with cancer and HIV/AIDS. HAU strives to uphold excellent clinical standards and provide quality education courses and advocacy activities to promote the spread of palliative care throughout Uganda and Africa. Hospice Africa Uganda has a head office in Kampala, site offices in Mbararaand Hoima Districts. HAU wishes to recruit dynamic, skilled,and caring Ugandans committed to palliative care to fill the following position:

Title: Medical Officer
Location: Mobile Hospice Mbarara

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide palliative care for patients with emphasis on pain and symptom control with a holistic approach.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Clinical: Direct provision of palliative care to patients and families as part of interdisciplinary team: Examine, assess and provide appropriate treatment and advice for patients referred to the service - in patients' homes, hospital, at Hospice or during monthly visits; Make referrals to other Health facilities for conditions which may be more appropriately managed elsewhere; Identify psychological, social, and spiritual issues affecting patients and their families, and offer sensitive support and referral to other services where appropriate; Provide information to patients aimed at reducing vulnerability to disease and infection; Recognize and manage "emergencies"; Ensure continuity of care for patients: Maintain high standard of documentation and record-keeping.

Take part in research or audit projects concerning the medical or social needs of patients and families; "Bedside" teaching of students on placement at Hospice sites; Make presentation of
cases / articles at case conferences, bereavement meetings, and journal club; Participating in teaching in a variety of training/educational courses run by Hospice.

Advocacy: Actively promote access to comprehensive quality palliative care to people living with HIV/AIDS and cancer and their families

Minimum Requirements:
Degree in medicine; At least 2 years of practice, knowledge
and understanding of Palliative Care is vital.

Skills and experience required in the following areas: Peoples management skills; Good interpersonal communication

How To Apply: Interested Candidates may hand deliver or email a detailed resume with a cover letter indicating three work related referees to the human resource and administration director's office. Email:info@hospiceafrica.or.ug Emails must not exceed 2mb. Deadline for receiving applications is 13th June 2016.