Clinical Officer / Clinic In-Charge

Job Details

AsOne Ministries is a Christ-centered, non-profit organization committed to making disciples of Jesus and creating sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture in rural, underserved communities across Uganda. The Clinical Officer/Clinic In-Charge is responsible for the overall clinical leadership and day-to-day management of the AsOne Ministries health facility in the Namutumba community (Serere community referenced), providing diagnostic, curative, and preventive health services in line with Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH) standards and guidelines. The role combines strong clinical competence with facility management, staff supervision, and community health leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate healthcare within a Christ-centered model of care. Reports to AsOne Ministries leadership and coordinates closely with the District Health Office (DHO), facility staff and the local community. Duty Station: Namutumba Community, Uganda. Employment Type: Full-time, 8 work hours. Salary: Not Disclosed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses in line with MoH clinical guidelines and standard treatment protocols.
• Provide outpatient consultations, minor surgical/procedural interventions, and emergency care within scope of practice.
• Manage maternal and child health services, including antenatal, postnatal, and under-five clinics, in coordination with midwifery/nursing staff.
• Order, interpret, and act on relevant laboratory investigations and diagnostic tests to guide patient management.
• Prescribe and dispense medication appropriately, ensuring rational drug use and adherence to national essential medicines guidelines.
• Identify and manage cases requiring referral, and coordinate timely and safe referral to higher-level health facilities.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and caregivers on disease prevention, treatment adherence, and healthy practices.
• Provide overall leadership and day-to-day administrative and clinical management of the health facility.
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate the work of nurses, midwives, laboratory staff, records staff, and other facility personnel.
• Develop and oversee facility work plans, duty rosters, and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health policies, infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, and clinical governance requirements.
• Conduct regular clinical audits, case reviews, and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the facility.
• Represent the facility in district health meetings, technical working groups, and coordination meetings with the District Health Office and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the facility maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment consistent with AsOne Ministries’ Christ-centered values.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, storage, and rational use of drugs, medical supplies, and consumables in line with National Medical Stores (NMS) and MoH guidelines.
• Maintain accurate stock records, monitor drug expiry, and prevent stock-outs or wastage through proper inventory management.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and safe use of medical equipment, and coordinate repairs or replacement as needed.
• Ensure safe management and disposal of medical/clinical waste in line with infection control and environmental health standards.
• Contribute to budgeting and procurement planning for drugs, supplies, and equipment.
• Plan and participate in community outreach programs, including immunization, family planning, HIV testing and counseling, and health education campaigns.
• Support disease surveillance, timely reporting, and response to disease outbreaks within the catchment community.
• Collaborate with community health workers/Village Health Teams (VHTs) to strengthen referral pathways and community-based health promotion.
• Support school health programs and linkages with AsOne Ministries’ education initiatives, including student referrals from partner schools.
• Promote maternal, newborn, child health (MNCH), nutrition, and family planning services within the community.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of patient records, registers, and clinical documentation in line with MoH Health Management Information System (HMIS) requirements.
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual health facility reports to AsOne Ministries leadership and relevant District Health Office channels.
• Ensure the facility maintains up-to-date licenses, registrations, and compliance documentation as required by the Ministry of Health and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and data protection standards in all record-keeping and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with AsOne Ministries leadership and liaise with local government health structures, NGOs, and partner organizations.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practicing license with the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) of Uganda, in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or facility in-charge role preferred.
• Sound knowledge of Uganda Ministry of Health protocols, standard treatment guidelines, and health facility management standards.
• Valid certification in First Aid, Basic Life Support/CPR, and infection prevention and control (IPC).
• Demonstrated personal Christian faith and commitment to Christ-centered service.
• Compassionate, patient, and professional; calm, decisive, and effective under pressure, particularly during emergencies or high patient volumes.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills with high integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical skills in diagnosis, treatment, and management of common and complex conditions across age groups.
• Competent in health facility administration, staff supervision, and resource management.
• Skilled in health records management, HMIS reporting, and use of health data for decision-making.
• Knowledge of drug/supply chain management and rational medicine use.
• Basic proficiency in using technology for clinical documentation and reporting.