Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Surgery

The Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Surgery Unit will be involved in the care of the patients within all the Ward, but also in the OPD Clinics belonging to the Unit. They will perform the guard shift within the Unit but they will also cooperate to the departmental guard shift. They will conduct physical examinations, take patient medical histories and interpret the results of diagnostic tests. They will perform surgical procedure under supervision of a Consultant/Specialist Medical Officer in progressive autonomy. They will also cooperate to coordinate patient care with other specialists within ISHU. Participation in research activities and health data collection will be mandatory.

Education and Experience profile:

• A MB.Ch.B. or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• Can be general practitioner, can be recently specialized or still attending the M.Med. in Cardiac Surgery or Vascular Surgery or equivalent.
• Must be registered (or meet the requirements for registration) to the Ugandan Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
• Demonstrated professional experience of at least one (1) year in the Ugandan Healthcare System.