Study Medical Officer (LINKS Project) Non-profit Jobs – (MJAP)
Job Title: Study Medical Officer (LINKS Project)
Organization: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Care and Treatment Advisor
About US:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa. MJAP is implementing a sub-award grant from Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), for accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Kampala region; with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) IDI Project).
Job Summary: The Study Medical Officer (LINKS Project) will coordinate research and clinical activities for implementation of a multi-component intervention for screening and treatment of hypertension among clients in the HIV clinics. He/she will offer specialized HIV and hypertension care and treatment to HIV infected patients according to Uganda MoH guidelines and MJAP policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess HIV positive patients for hypertension and provide timely treatment for both HIV and hypertension for clients who are diagnosed with hypertension.
- Record detailed medical history and perform physical examination of all patients and carry out initial evaluation of HIV positive patients.
- Interpret the necessary laboratory tests and radiological investigations for patients’ care as well as for monitoring and follow-up of patients on anti-hypertensives and ART.
- Work with the PI and investigators to develop and or revise and update standard operating procedures and evidence based protocols for screening and treatment of hypertension and HIV in the clinic.
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of patient data in prescribed data capture tools for both hypertension and HIV care.
- Follow up patients who are receiving treatment for both HIV and hypertension to ensure retention, adherence to treatment and dual control of HIV and hypertension.
- Select, recommend and initiate most appropriate antiretroviral therapy (ART) and anti-hypertensive medicines to all eligible patients according to MOH guidelines and MJAP patient care protocols.
- Monitor toxicities; follow up on adherence and treatment response for HIV and hypertension.
- Coordinate project activities including organizing monthly review meetings, training of health care providers and data collection.
- Prepare study updates and reports and share them with study investigators
- Provide continuous on job mentorship to nurses, counselors and nursing assistants at the clinic for hypertension and HIV services.
- Prepare and present challenging cases at the CME sessions as well as reviewing of different medical journals at the journal club according to the scheduled timetable.
- Coordinate monthly study meetings, document and disseminate minutes in a timely fashion to relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the investigators.
- Ensure that the study is up-to-date with ethical and other regulatory requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery from a recognized institution and be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
- Two years of experience in clinic or hospital-based services.
- Should have experience in hypertension care, HIV/AIDS and ART services in a busy clinic.
- Having GCP certification is an added advantage
- Should demonstrate good computer skills and competence in the use of MS package
- Team and communication skills (both oral and written) and with strong management and analytical skills.
- Must be dynamic, persuasive and convincing, self- motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.
- Possess excellent Report writing skills to suit each stakeholder’s desirable reporting formats,
- Possess Research and Networking skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested should apply via the email below and submit their cover letters, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to: hr@mjap.or.ug addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), Kampala. Uganda
NB: Please ensure that your attachments do not exceed 5 MB. We do appreciate your interest to work with MJAP. However, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks after the submission deadline.
Deadline: 7th May 2019 by 5:00pm
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