Consultant of Nephrology

The Consultant of Nephrology will be mainly involved in the care of the patients within the Dialysis Sub-Unit, but they will also be called to contribute to the General Nephrology ward guard shift and take part to the work shift in the OPD Clinics belonging to the Nephrology Unit. The Consultant autonomously prescribes diagnostic test and therapies; he/she reports daily to the Head of Unit about the most recent or serious cases in the sub-unit/ward. The Consultant of Nephrology will attend periodic meetings with the Head of Nephrology Unit, internists, urologists, anesthetists and other specialists to evaluate which procedures perform for the different patients belonging to the Unit. The Consultant of Nephrology will have outstanding clinical and teaching skills. Finally, he/she will apply all the procedure to minimize the risk of infections in accordance with Infection Prevention and Control Service and Quality & Safety Department. 

Education and Experience profile:

• A MB.Ch.B. or its equivalent from a recognized University 
• A M.Med./ PhD in Nephrology (or its equivalent)
• Must be registered (or meet the requirements for registration) to the Ugandan Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
• Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in Dialysis or Nephrology