Senior Consultant of Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery

The Senior Consultant (SC) of Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery will be involved in the care and treatment of the patients within the ward, but they will also be called to contribute to the OPD Clinics belonging to the Unit. The SC autonomously performs advanced surgical procedures; they report daily to the Head of Unit about the most recent or serious cases and procedures in the ward. The SC will attend periodic meetings with the Head of the Unit, radiologists, anesthetists, physiotherapists and other specialists to evaluate which procedures perform for the different patients belonging to the Unit. The SC will have outstanding clinical and teaching skills. Finally, they will apply all the procedure to minimize the risk of infections in accordance with Infection Prevention and Control Service and Quality & Safety Department.

Education:

• A MB.Ch.B. or its equivalent from a recognized University
• A M.Med. in Orthopedic Surgery (or its equivalent)
• Must be registered (or meet the requirements for registration, if currently working abroad) to the Ugandan Medical and Dental Practitioners Council

Experience:

• Minimum of 9 (nine) years of work experience in Orthopedic Surgery in a general, regional referral or national referral hospital