As a Medical Officer at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP), you will provide clinical leadership and oversight at the Kalisizo clinic, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in line with national guidelines.
You will supervise and mentor the clinical team, support continuous quality improvement, and ensure accurate documentation and data entry to maintain the integrity of patient records. In addition to managing day-to-day clinical operations, you will contribute to RHSP’s research agenda by participating in the design, implementation, and supervision of studies, as well as supporting grant and manuscript writing.
The role also involves preparing periodic reports, analyzing clinic data to inform program decisions, and facilitating continuing medical education for staff, making this position ideal for a dynamic and motivated professional committed to advancing public health and research in South-central Uganda.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment to clients
- Provide overall leadership and oversight over the RHSP clinics
- Support continuous quality improvement efforts in the clinics
- Mentor and Supervise Staff
- Support Research Activities
Must Have
- A Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree
- Completion of internship
- Full and active registration with the UMDPC
Nice to have
- Training in HIV/AIDS care
- Counseling and Interpersonal skills.
- Teamwork skills
- Strong leadership skills
What’s Great in the Job?
- Diverse Clinical and Research Engagement:
The role offers a dynamic mix of clinical care, staff supervision, data management, and research participation, ensuring no two days are the same.
- Meaningful Impact:
By leading HIV prevention and treatment services and contributing to community health initiatives, the Medical Officer directly improves patient outcomes and strengthens public health systems.
- Professional Development:
Involvement in quality improvement, mentorship, and research—including grant and manuscript writing—offers continuous opportunities for learning and career advancement.
- Practical Experience:
The position provides hands-on exposure to clinic operations, data-driven decision-making, and health systems strengthening, enhancing both clinical and management skills.
- Collaborative Leadership:
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and participating in continuous medical education fosters leadership, technical mentorship, and effective communication.
What We Offer
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is a collaborative biomedical research and service delivery organization. RHSP strives to improve the quality of life of the local and international population through a combination of community-based research, curative services, and prevention strategies in Uganda.
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work.
You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Perks
A full-time position
Attractive salary package.
Medical Insurance
Comprehensive health coverage.
Retirement Benefits
Pension plan with employer contributions.
Employee Growth
Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
