Medical Officer

Job Details

To provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care through accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention of diseases, while ensuring a positive patient experience in line with hospital standards, protocols, and ethical practices.

• Employer: C-Care Uganda - C-Care IHK (International Hospital Kampala)
• Location: IHK, Kampala District, Uganda
• Duty Station: IHK, Kampala District
• Employment Type: Part-time (one source lists as Full Time - see summary)
• Category: Health / Healthcare
• Application Method: Online application via C-Care SeamlessHiring portal: https://c-care.seamlesshiring.com/job/view/10535#/
• Address: C-Care IHK, Plot 4686, St. Barnabas Road, Namuwongo-Kampala, P.O. Box 8177, Kampala, Uganda | Tel: +256 (0) 312 200 400 | Ambulance: +256 772 200400

About C-Care Uganda

C-Care is a leading provider of medical care in Mauritius, Uganda, and Madagascar. From world-class facilities to cutting-edge treatments, C-Care strives for excellence and compassion in everything it does — from care provision to the way patients and families are treated. The group employs only the most qualified medical staff, uses the latest technology and equipment, and follows strict standards of safety and cleanliness. C-Care IHK, formerly International Hospital Kampala (IHK), is a top-tier, multi-specialty hospital dedicated to a patient-first approach with advanced medical care and innovative treatments, making it a leading healthcare provider in East Africa. C-Care IMC has operated since 1996 as a growing network of over 20 clinics providing quality, affordable and exceptional primary and tertiary healthcare across Uganda. The Group vision is to be the most trusted healthcare partner in the region; its mission to deliver the most caring medical expertise, always putting patients first. Healthcare at C-Care is based on a philosophy of compassion — treating the whole person (mind, body and spirit) with kindness, understanding and respect. C-Care is part of CIEL Healthcare (CIEL Group). More info: https://c-care.com/ug/ and https://c-care.com/ug/corporate-information/about-us/

This is highly beneficial for the Medical Officer role: you will work within a multidisciplinary, multi-specialty environment (Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology and more), with access to modern diagnostics via C-Lab, structured clinical protocols, ward rounds and CME/audit programmes, and a strong patient-experience and safety culture.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Prescribe medications and therapies in line with clinical guidelines
• Conduct medical procedures within scope of practice
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Admit, review, and discharge patients appropriately
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Provide clear medical reports and documentation
• Provide urgent and emergency care when required
• Stabilize critically ill patients and coordinate referrals if necessary
• Work closely with nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and laboratory teams
• Participate in ward rounds, case reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventive care
• Promote health awareness and disease prevention
• Adhere to hospital policies, clinical protocols, and ethical standards
• Ensure patient confidentiality and safety
• Participate in audits, CMEs, and continuous professional development
• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care at all times
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and their families
• Ensure patients are well-informed about their diagnosis, treatment options, and progress
• Actively listen and respond to patient concerns, feedback, and complaints
• Promote a culture of service excellence and uphold the hospital's patient experience standards

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a reputable university
• Valid practicing license from the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC)
• Minimum of 1 year's clinical post-internship experience
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is an added advantage
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines, patient management and emergency response
• Strong collaboration, communication and patient education skills
• Commitment to compliance, quality assurance, ethics and continuous professional development

Job Summary

• Job Category: Healthcare / Health
• Job Type: Part-time (listing shows part-time at IHK, Kampala District; alternate ingest source listed as Full Time)
• Duty Station: IHK, Kampala District, Uganda
• Deadline of this Job: Expires 2 weeks from posting date (no exact date stated — apply promptly via portal)
• Posted: 2 (as provided in source feed)
• No of Jobs: Not specified (1 vacancy assumed)
• Application Link: https://c-care.seamlesshiring.com/job/view/10535#/